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Istanbul, Jan 30 (EFE).- Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that Tehran remains open to negotiating a diplomatic solution with the United States over its nuclear program, despite what he described as a “lack of goodwill” from Washington in the past. “We reject any imposed policy, but we...

Geneva, Jan 30 (EFE).- The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday that it does not recommend border closures or travel restrictions in response to the two confirmed cases of Nipah virus, a highly lethal pathogen with no specific treatment, reported in India. “The most effective way to contain the...

Moscow, Jan 30 (EFE).- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday complied with a temporary energy truce requested by US President Donald Trump ahead of renewed three-way talks in Abu Dhabi, while making clear that Moscow’s demands over Donbas and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant remain non-negotiable. Russia remains firm in...

Washington, Jan 30 (EFE).- US President Donald Trump on Friday nominated banker and economist Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve. The move would place a close Trump ally at the helm of the central bank amid renewed pressure from the White House for faster...

Tehran, Jan 30 (EFE).- Iran’s army warned Friday that **United States military bases and aircraft carriers in the Middle East are “within the range” of its missiles and drones and vowed to respond “instantly” to any U.S. aggression, in comments that underscore rising regional tensions. Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia, the...

Addis Ababa, Jan 29 (EFE).- Ethiopian Airlines, Ethiopia’s flag carrier and the largest airline in Africa, canceled on Thursday all flights to Tigray, northern Ethiopia, amid fears of a renewed conflict in the region. Tigray suffered a devastating war from 2020 to 2022, and the cancellations follow clashes this week...

Brussels, Jan 29 (EFE).- The European Commission on Thursday unveiled two new migration strategies, one on visas and another outlining a five-year plan to curb irregular migration, moves that effectively reinforce the European Union’s tougher stance on immigration. With these initiatives, the commission aims to reduce what it terms “illegal”...

Beijing, Jan 29 (EFE).— British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday signalled a push to reset relations with China after nearly two decades of strain, meeting President Xi Jinping in Beijing at a time of tense security and trade relations between the United States and its European allies. Following the...

New Delhi, Jan 29 (EFE).- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called on domestic manufacturers to aggressively tap the European Union market following the conclusion of what he termed the “mother of all deals,” warning that access to a vast market alone will not suffice without a relentless focus...

Caracas (EFE).- The NGO Foro Penal, dedicated to defending political prisoners, confirmed 20 new releases on Wednesday, thus raising its verified case count to 297 since the Venezuelan interim government of Delcy Rodríguez announced the liberation process on Jan. 8. The organization’s president, Alfredo Romero, reported on X that they...