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Putin's 'Davos' haunted by war and stagnation despite the swank of influencers
By Guy FaulconbridgeST PETERSBURG, Russia, June 2 (Reuters) - A right-wing U.S. influencer, a serving U.S. official and a German retail billionaire are due to attend President Vla…
US Treasury issues new Iran sanctions targeting crypto exchanges
June 2 (Reuters) - The United States issued new Iran-related sanctions on Tuesday, targeting individuals and crypto exchanges, a notice on the Treasury Department website showed.T…
Rubio says at least five countries are open to taking in stranded Afghans
WASHINGTON, June 2 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers on Tuesday that the Trump administration does not want to force Afghans currently stranded in Qat…
Why Iran sees Lebanon as proof that its deterrence still works
Iran is characterizing any Israeli pause in strikes on Beirut as proof of its renewed influence and leverage in an episode that could also expose uncertain regional recalibration.
Rubio hopeful for Iran deal, insists on nuclear curbs
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday expressed hope that a deal to end the war in Iran was in the cards, stressing that Tehran must severely curtail its nuclear program befor…
UAE eyes first multifuel pipeline as Hormuz crisis drags on
State-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is considering building a refined oil products pipeline that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz.
Egypt rejects Syrian ambassador as ties strain under Sharaa
Mohammed Taha al-Ahmed previously served in the Syrian Salvation Government led by the jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, while Egypt is one of the strongest opponents of Islami…
Rubio: no change in US policy on Taiwan
WASHINGTON, June 2 (Reuters) - Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday there has been no change in U.S. policy on Taiwan and that Washington wants to see the status quo pre…
'Life and hope': Lebanon hospital resilient after Israeli attack
In a south Lebanon hospital heavily damaged by deadly Israeli strikes nearby, Dr Nasser al-Masri held a new-born baby, calling him "a message of life and hope" despite the war.Isr…
Rubio says Mojtaba Khamenei alive, ‘increasingly engaging’ with intermediaries
The top US diplomat said Iran’s uranium stockpile and enrichment levels are “highly technical matters” that could take months to resolve.
