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The United Arab Emirates has agreed to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, four sources ​said, in a tactical shift after weeks of Iranian attacks on the wealthy Gulf Arab state during the US-Israeli war with the Islamic Republic. Word of the move, which has not been previously ‌reported, coincides with the final stages of broader negotiations between Tehran and Washington on ending the war, talks that diplomats say could involve the release of tens of billions of dollars in Iranian oil revenues frozen in foreign banks under US sanctions. Two regional sources told Reuters the UAE had agreed to…

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that a memorandum of understanding with the United States to end the ongoing war could be signed within the next few days, but warned that nuclear talks would only begin after the interim deal is fully implemented. Speaking in an interview with Iran’s state-run IRIB TV on Friday night, Araghchi said the proposed MoU had not yet been signed and changes in its terms or text were still possible. Araghchi said Iran had faced “two major wars in one year” and had emerged stronger after what he described as extraordinary resistance by the…

The United States plans to slash the number of fighter jets and warships it provides to Nato in Europe, the New York Times reported on Thursday. The reported cutbacks come as European nations race to bolster their defense capacities since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 sparked fears that Moscow could attack a Nato country. US President Donald Trump has called the alliance a “paper tiger” and its members “cowards” in frustration that they have not joined the US-Israeli war against Iran. Washington plans to reduce the number of fighter jets it supplies to Europe by one third, cut all eight…

Zhao Leji, chairman of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, met with Seah Kian Peng, speaker of the Parliament of Singapore, in Beijing on Friday. Zhao said the Chinese side is ready to work with the Singaporean side to deliver on the important common understandings between the leaders of the two countries to advance the all-round high-quality future-oriented partnership between China and Singapore. Noting China is willing to deepen high-level political mutual trust with Singapore, Zhao called on both sides to synergize development strategies, bring into full play the coordinating role of bilateral cooperation mechanisms, expand cooperation in AI,…

China is strongly dissatisfied with and firmly opposes the US Department of Defense’s move to list several Chinese companies as “military companies,” a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said on Saturday. The US side disregards the consensus reached by the two heads of state during their meeting in Beijing and ignores the overall interests of China-US economic and trade relations, said the spokesperson, adding that the US side continuously generalizes the concept of national security and abuses state power to unjustifiably suppress Chinese companies. Such actions by the US seriously undermine the international economic and trade order, gravely…

On the second day of the 2026 Forum on Global Human Rights Governance, delegates from countries around the world voiced recognition for China’s approach to human rights development and spoke highly of China’s vision for global human rights governance. The two-day forum, themed “Joint Development, Shared Human Rights: The 40th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Declaration on the Right to Development and a New Vision for Global Human Rights Governance,” attracted over 400 participants from over 100 countries and international organizations, including the United Nations. Development key to human rights progress In the keynote speeches on Friday, many speakers…

The 2nd Silk Way Star International Music Competition was officially launched at the 5th Global Media Innovation Forum on June 10, 2026, in Chongqing, southwest China. The competition is jointly organized by China Media Group (CMG) and the Presidential Television and Radio Complex of Kazakhstan. At the forum, Chinese singer Zhang Hexuan and Kazakh singer Lucia took the stage together, performing the competition’s theme song, “Silk Way Star,” in three languages: Chinese, English and Kazakh. The launch announcement has already received widespread coverage and enthusiastic discussion across major media outlets in Kazakhstan, highlighting the growing cultural connection between China and…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented the federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27 in the National Assembly during a session chaired by Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, as opposition members protested and created noise in the House. The National Assembly budget session was chaired by Speaker Ayaz Sadiq. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reached the Assembly session, while Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also attended the proceedings. Earlier, Bilawal Bhutto and Mohsin Naqvi left for the National Assembly Hall. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb formally presented the budget document for the new fiscal year 2026-27. During his speech, the finance minister said Pakistan had gained such importance…

The first PN Hangor-class submarine, PNS/M Hangor, has arrived in Karachi, where it was accorded a traditional naval welcome by Pakistan Navy personnel and senior officers. The ceremony was attended by senior Pakistan Navy officers, personnel and families of crew members, while cadets of Pakistan Naval Academy presented a ceremonial salute. PN Z9EC helicopters carried out a fly-past in honour of the submarine, the Pakistan Navy’s Directorate General Public Relations (DGPR) said in a statement. A reception ceremony was held at the Pakistan Navy Dockyard, where Commander Pakistan Fleet Vice Admiral Abdul Munib attended as chief guest. The submarine is…

Mexico opened their World Cup campaign with a 2–0 victory over nine-man South Africa on Thursday at the Estadio Azteca, as the expanded tournament began in Mexico City. South Africa ended the match with nine players after Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane were both sent off. Quinones put the hosts ahead in the ninth minute, driving a low effort through the legs of South Africa captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams. The home crowd of 80,824 at the Azteca responded with loud celebrations in the early stages of the match. South Africa coach Hugo Broos had earlier cautioned his side regarding…