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UN reimposes sanctions on Iran under JCPOA snapback mechanism amid nuclear non-compliance

Britain, France and Germany have reimposed key UN sanctions on Iran, including an arms embargo, uranium-enrichment restrictions and asset freezes ten years after the 2015 nuclear deal, saying Tehran failed to address inspectors’ concerns over its nuclear activities.

New Zealand declines to recognize Palestinian state for now, citing conflict-related uncertainties

New Zealand will not recognize the State of Palestine at this time, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said at the UN, warning that premature recognition amid war and political instability could hamper ceasefire efforts and peace negotiations.

US President Donald Trump

Trump escalates trade war: 100% tariff on patented drugs, major blow to global supply chains

US expands Section 232 tariffs to pharmaceuticals, trucks, and home goods, signaling mounting pressure on India’s high-value exports.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

PM Sharif and Army Chief Munir make historic Oval Office visit, signaling US-Pakistan rapprochement

First Oval Office meeting in six years for a Pakistani premier highlights deepening ties as Washington eyes strategic engagement amid shifting South Asian geopolitics.

China targets 7–10% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035

China has announced its first absolute greenhouse gas reduction goal, pledging a 7–10% cut from peak emissions by 2035, a shift from its earlier intensity-based targets and a key step toward meeting Paris Agreement commitments.

Trump alleges technical failures disrupted his UN General Assembly speech, calls for investigation

President Donald Trump claims three technical failures during his recent UN visit were deliberate acts of sabotage, prompting calls for an investigation.

military setbacks

Pakistan turns battlefield defeat into classroom ‘victory’

New school curriculum rewrites May conflict with India, baking propaganda into history lessons for future generations.