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Iranian authorities have confirmed that none of the people detained or convicted over recent nationwide protests were included in a large-scale clemency decision approved by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The judiciary said the measure covered more than 2,100 inmates but deliberately excluded those linked to unrest that swept the country......
The European Union’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, said she will put forward a set of demands that Europe believes Russia must accept as part of any agreement to end the war in Ukraine, stressing that no peace settlement can be concluded without EU involvement. Speaking to reporters in Brussels, Kallas said Europeans must be recognised......
Iran and the United States have held their first nuclear discussions since a 12-day conflict last June, agreeing to keep diplomatic efforts alive despite deep mistrust and sharply different demands. The indirect talks, mediated by Oman, took place in Muscat on February 6, with follow-up consultations now under way as Iran’s top security......
Spectators who packed heavy winter gear for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo found themselves peeling off layers as unusually mild weather cast a shadow over the Alpine showcase. While the Games opened in genuine winter conditions with substantial snowfall, temperatures climbed to around 4.5 degrees Celsius on Sunday afternoon,......
China has publicly pledged to assist Cuba as the Caribbean island faces acute jet fuel shortages that have disrupted air travel and deepened an ongoing energy crisis. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian reaffirmed Beijing’s support for Havana’s sovereignty and opposition to foreign interference during a press briefing......
Shares in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company rose sharply after the world’s largest contract chipmaker reported record revenue for January and as reports suggested the United States is considering tariff exemptions tied to investment commitments by the company. Investor optimism was also supported by signs that Washington may......
Mexican authorities announced Monday that a group of robot dogs will assist police forces in maintaining security during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which Mexico will co-host with the United States and Canada. The four-legged robots are equipped to enter potentially dangerous areas and transmit live video back to officers, allowing them to assess......
French President Emmanuel Macron warned that Europe must brace for renewed confrontations with the United States, accusing the administration of President Donald Trump of pursuing policies that are openly hostile to the European Union and aimed at weakening the bloc. He said recent calm in transatlantic relations should not be mistaken for......
Transparency International raised the alarm on Tuesday over a growing deterioration of democratic standards worldwide, warning that corruption is gaining ground even in long-established democracies. In its 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, the Berlin-based organization reported the lowest global average score recorded in more than a decade. The......
Honda Motor reported a sharp fall in profits as U.S. import tariffs, weakening demand for electric vehicles, and ongoing semiconductor supply disruptions continued to weigh on performance. The Japanese automaker said net profit for the nine months through December fell 42 percent from a year earlier to 465.44 billion yen, while revenue over......
Cuba introduced sweeping emergency measures on Monday as the island faces a rapidly worsening energy crisis, intensified by US pressure aimed at cutting off its oil supplies. The government ordered a four-day workweek for state-run enterprises, shortened school hours, suspended university classes and reduced public transport services, while......
Mexico has suspended its oil deliveries to Cuba to avoid potential US tariffs threatened by the Trump administration, President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed on Monday, describing the American sanctions as deeply unfair and warning they would further suffocate an island already facing severe economic distress. Speaking at her daily press conference,......
The United States has renewed its backing for a negotiated and lasting settlement to the Sahara conflict following diplomatic talks held in Madrid with regional and international participants. A senior US official said Washington remains committed to a solution described as fair, durable, and acceptable to all parties, with the objective of......
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