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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the US of waging “economic terrorism” against Iran, saying Washington was deliberately seeking to inflict suffering on the Iranian population. Speaking at the UN Security Council in New York, Mr Araghchi said US economic pressure “is deliberately inflicting grave pain” on ordinary Iranians. “This is economic terrorism,” he said. Read More…
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SEATTLE: Sarmad Khoosat’s film Lali is set to screen at the Tasveer Film Festival after premieres in Berlin and London and a win in Washington DC. The film will open the festival on October 15, featuring a red-carpet event and a cast-and-crew discussion. Starring Mamya Shajaffar, Lali explores fear, shame and violence within intimate relationships. Read More…
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Chinese President Xi Jinping has departed Beijing for Washington to meet US President Donald Trump amid efforts to ease tensions between the world’s two largest economies. The talks are expected to cover trade, artificial intelligence, Iran and Taiwan. Xi and Trump will also attend a White House ceremony and state dinner during the Chinese leader’s visit. Read More…
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A South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday as the allies discussed delayed Korean investments in the United States and Seoul’s potential role in regional security. Cho outlined Seoul’s willingness to contribute to efforts protecting navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides also agreed to continue consultations on investment commitments and strategic cooperation. Read More…
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WASHINGTON: The Pentagon has reinstated mandatory testosterone deficiency testing for US service members aged 30 and above, reversing a temporary pause announced earlier this month. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth had introduced the programme in July to support military readiness. The latest guidance establishes standardised screening and treatment pathways for male service members, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said. Read More…
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SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Friday that US President Donald Trump clearly wants dialogue with North Korea and urged Washington to pursue talks with Pyongyang. Lee said Seoul was continuing preliminary efforts to facilitate US-North Korea engagement, while noting a Trump-Kim Jong Un meeting remained uncertain but possible. He also ruled out South Korean troops joining the Iran war. Read More…
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US President Donald Trump said Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis had asked Washington not to intervene, amid escalating tensions around the Red Sea. Trump said he expected the situation to remain stable after speaking with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Meanwhile, Yemeni government forces reported striking Houthi fighters in the strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha. Read More…
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WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump warned Iran against activity at the fortified Pickaxe Mountain site near Natanz, saying Washington could respond forcefully. The IAEA has reported new construction activity there but has not inspected the facility’s interior. Meanwhile, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed its navy targeted a US unmanned vessel in the Strait of Hormuz as maritime traffic declined. Read More…
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WASHINGTON: US lawmakers are stepping up calls for stronger artificial intelligence safeguards following warnings from Anthropic researchers about potentially catastrophic risks. Researcher Jacob Coxon said AI could threaten humanity within the decade, while colleague Evan Hubinger backed the assessment. Senators Mark Kelly and Ted Cruz, along with Representative Anna Paulina Luna, urged Congress to address AI risks through tighter oversight and legislation. Read More…
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US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow on Saturday to discuss Washington’s plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war. The pair, representing President Donald Trump, are expected to travel to Kyiv after talks in Moscow. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of seeking to undermine diplomacy through overnight strikes on Kyiv’s airports and a civilian target in Dnipro that killed five people. He said Ukraine remained committed to diplomatic efforts. Read More…
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