politics

Macron, Iraqi Kurdish Leader Urge ‘De-escalation’ in Syria

French President Macron and Iraqi Kurdistan President Barzani in telephone talks on Saturday urged a cessation of fighting in Syria.

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Iran’s Khamenei Says Authorities ‘Must Break the Back of the Seditionists’

Iran said authorities "must break the back of the seditionists" and blamed Trump for "casualties" after a crackdown on a protest wave against the country's clerical authorities.

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Syrian Army Says Entering Area East of Aleppo After Kurds Agree to Withdraw

Syria's army its forces had started entering an area east of Aleppo after Kurdish forces agreed to withdraw from the region following recent clashes.

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Ukrainian Negotiators Arrive in US for Talks on Plan to End War: Delegation Member

Ukrainian negotiators have arrived in the US for talks with the Trump on ending almost four years of war with Russia.

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Call for UN Rights Council to Meet Urgently on Iran

The UN Human Rights Council should hold an urgent session to discuss the "alarming violence" in Iran, several countries urged on Friday.

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Putin Speaks to Israel, Iran Leaders to Help ‘De-escalate’: Kremlin

Putin held phone calls with the leaders of Israel and Iran, offering mediation amid large-scale protests in Iran that have raised fears of a military confrontation in the region.

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Threats to Iran Spike ‘Volatility’: UN Official

A senior UN official warned that threats of action against Iran, like those made by Trump, increased volatility in the protest-torn country.

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UN Chief Attacks World Leaders Putting Cooperation on ‘Deathwatch’

UN Secretary-General Guterres lashed out at world leaders who he said were seeking to "put international cooperation on deathwatch" amid brazen violations of international law.

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US Says Gaza Truce Plan Entering Phase Two as Governance Body Formed

A US-backed plan to end the war in Gaza was moving into its second phase, as Palestinian factions agreed on the make-up of a post-war governing committee.

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Japan, Philippines Agree Military Resupply Deal

The Philippines and Japan signed an agreement allowing for the resupply of fuel and ammunition to each other's forces.

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