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IAEA Chief Says Iran Nuclear Inspections ‘Will Happen’ Despite Tehran’s Public Rejection
A dispute over the future of international inspections at Iran's nuclear facilities intensified Tuesday after International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi insisted inspectors would gain access under a newly signed U.S.-Iran agreement, even as Tehran publicly rejected claims that such visits had been approved. 
A dispute over the future of international inspections at Iran's nuclear facilities intensified Tuesday after International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi insisted inspectors would gain access under a newly signed U.S.-Iran agreement, even as Tehran publicly rejected claims that such visits had been approved. -
Russia Weighs Fuel Imports as Ukrainian Strikes Trigger Energy Crisis in Crimea and Beyond
Russia is reportedly exploring the unprecedented possibility of importing fuel to stabilize domestic supplies after a sustained Ukrainian campaign against refineries, oil depots and fuel infrastructure intensified pressure on the country's energy network, according to reports from Russian media and government officials. 
Russia is reportedly exploring the unprecedented possibility of importing fuel to stabilize domestic supplies after a sustained Ukrainian campaign against refineries, oil depots and fuel infrastructure intensified pressure on the country's energy network, according to reports from Russian media and government officials. -
Journalist Who Broke Putin-Kabaeva Story Dies in Exile at 69 After Years Under Kremlin Scrutiny
Russian journalist Grigory Nekhoroshev, the editor who helped publish one of the most controversial reports about President Vladimir Putin's private life, has died in exile in Latvia at the age of 69, ending a career that became closely associated with one of the most sensitive stories ever reported about the Kremlin leader. 
Russian journalist Grigory Nekhoroshev, the editor who helped publish one of the most controversial reports about President Vladimir Putin's private life, has died in exile in Latvia at the age of 69, ending a career that became closely associated with one of the most sensitive stories ever reported about the Kremlin leader. -
Crimea Halts Civilian Gas Sales After Ukrainian Strikes Deepen Russia’s Energy Crisis
Russian-installed authorities in Crimea have suspended civilian gas sales indefinitely after a series of Ukrainian strikes targeted fuel and energy infrastructure across the occupied peninsula and deep inside Russian territory, highlighting Kyiv's growing ability to disrupt assets critical to Moscow's war effort. 
Russian-installed authorities in Crimea have suspended civilian gas sales indefinitely after a series of Ukrainian strikes targeted fuel and energy infrastructure across the occupied peninsula and deep inside Russian territory, highlighting Kyiv's growing ability to disrupt assets critical to Moscow's war effort. -
Iran Recesses Swiss Talks After Trump Threat as Vance-Led Negotiations Hit Turbulence
Vice President JD Vance's first face-to-face negotiations with Iranian officials encountered immediate turbulence Sunday after President Donald Trump issued a series of public threats during the talks, prompting Tehran to suspend participation temporarily and raising fresh questions about the future of a fragile U.S.-Iran diplomatic effort. 
Vice President JD Vance's first face-to-face negotiations with Iranian officials encountered immediate turbulence Sunday after President Donald Trump issued a series of public threats during the talks, prompting Tehran to suspend participation temporarily and raising fresh questions about the future of a fragile U.S.-Iran diplomatic effort. -
Starmer Steps Down After Labour Revolt as Andy Burnham Launches Leadership Bid
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will step down as leader of the Labour Party and resign as prime minister, triggering a leadership contest that is expected to elevate Andy Burnham to the forefront of British politics. The decision comes just two years after Labour's sweeping election victory and follows months of growing unrest within the party's parliamentary ranks. 
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will step down as leader of the Labour Party and resign as prime minister, triggering a leadership contest that is expected to elevate Andy Burnham to the forefront of British politics. The decision comes just two years after Labour's sweeping election victory and follows months of growing unrest within the party's parliamentary ranks. -
Russia Threatens More ‘Massive Group Strikes’ After Ukrainian Drones Hit Moscow Refinery
Russia and Ukraine traded fresh threats and long-range attacks Thursday after a large Ukrainian drone operation struck an oil refinery near Moscow, prompting the Kremlin to signal that a new wave of intensified military strikes could follow. Russia and Ukraine traded fresh threats and long-range attacks Thursday after a large Ukrainian drone operation struck an oil refinery near Moscow, prompting the Kremlin to signal that a new wave of intensified military strikes could follow. -
Netanyahu Says Israeli Troops Will Remain in Lebanon Despite Iran-Backed Push for Withdrawal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israeli forces will remain in southern Lebanon for the foreseeable future, signaling a potential flashpoint as the U.S.-Iran memorandum aimed at ending regional hostilities faces growing scrutiny over its implications for Lebanon. 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israeli forces will remain in southern Lebanon for the foreseeable future, signaling a potential flashpoint as the U.S.-Iran memorandum aimed at ending regional hostilities faces growing scrutiny over its implications for Lebanon. -
Ukraine Strikes Moscow Oil Refinery as Nearly 200 Drones Target Russian Capital
Ukraine launched one of its most significant long-range attacks on Moscow since the start of the war, striking the Kapotnya oil refinery near the Russian capital and forcing temporary airport disruptions as Kyiv intensifies efforts to target infrastructure supporting Russia's military campaign. 
Ukraine launched one of its most significant long-range attacks on Moscow since the start of the war, striking the Kapotnya oil refinery near the Russian capital and forcing temporary airport disruptions as Kyiv intensifies efforts to target infrastructure supporting Russia's military campaign. -
Leaked Iran Deal Terms Challenge Trump’s Claim of a ‘Complete’ Peace Agreement
President Donald Trump's assertion that a peace agreement with Iran is effectively complete is facing scrutiny after Iranian state-affiliated media published what it described as key provisions of a memorandum of understanding that appears to leave several major issues unresolved. 
President Donald Trump's assertion that a peace agreement with Iran is effectively complete is facing scrutiny after Iranian state-affiliated media published what it described as key provisions of a memorandum of understanding that appears to leave several major issues unresolved.
