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international-relations11 days ago•5 min saved

US-Iran Negotiations Stall as Trump Threatens Annihilation at UN

Indirect US-Iran talks mediated by Qatar in New York have stalled due to fundamental disagreements over the sequence of peace terms. Iran demands the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief, and the release of $12 billion in frozen assets before discussing its nuclear program. The US insists on resolving all issues simultaneously, particularly the nuclear file, and has rejected Iran's phased approach. President Trump threatened to 'annihilate' Iran at the UN General Assembly if no deal is reached, while Iranian officials maintain they are prepared for renewed conflict but still seek diplomatic resolution. Analysts suggest the standoff may persist until after the US midterm elections in November.

via Al Jazeera|

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international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

India to Host Virtual G20 Meet Amid Gaza Conflict

India is set to host a virtual meeting of the G20, bringing together global leaders and the African Union. Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend for the first time in two years, while US President Joe Biden will be represented by treasury secretary Janet Yellen. This meeting will also mark the first virtual interaction between Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and PM Modi since their diplomatic standoff. While India aims to focus on the development agenda, the Israel-Hamas conflict may also be discussed. India secured consensus on various issues at the previous G20 summit and is now working on their implementation.

via IndiaTimes|

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diplomacy2 years ago•3 min saved

Indian Envoy Accuses Canada of Tainting Probe into Hardeep Nijjar Killing

India's High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, has criticized the ongoing Canadian police probe into the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, stating that it has been "damaged" by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's public statements. Verma urged Canada to release evidence supporting its allegation of Indian government involvement in Nijjar's killing, which India has rejected as "absurd and motivated." He also emphasized that India has not been provided with concrete evidence by Canada or its allies. Additionally, Verma expressed concerns about his safety and security, and called on Canada to address the issue of Khalistan supporters operating on its soil. A recent poll suggests that most Canadians want the evidence behind Trudeau's accusation to be made public.

via NDTV|

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diplomacy3 years ago•5 min saved

Tensions Rise as China's Embassy Dispute Strains UK Relations

A dispute over China's plans to build a new embassy in London has escalated into a diplomatic standoff, straining relations between China and the United Kingdom. The Chinese government has expressed frustration over the failure to grant planning permission for its embassy, leading British officials to fear that it could also halt their own plans to rebuild the UK embassy in Beijing. The dispute has undermined British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's efforts to forge a new approach to China, balancing national security interests with trade and climate change cooperation. The deadline for Beijing to appeal against the planning refusal is approaching, and concerns over human rights abuses and security threats have further complicated the situation. The local opposition in London is concerned about security issues and fears that their concerns may be overlooked in a potential deal between the two countries.

via Reuters|

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