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Iran's Top Officials Warn Khamenei: Nuclear Talks or Regime Collapse

In a rare and coordinated intervention, top Iranian officials have reportedly warned Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei that the Islamic Republic faces potential collapse if it does not engage in negotiations with the United States regarding its nuclear program. According to a report in The New York Times, these officials

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U-Turn in Tehran: Khamenei Approves Nuclear Talks with U.S. to Avert Regime Collapse

In a stunning reversal, Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has authorized nuclear negotiations with the United States, marking a significant shift in Tehran's stance toward Washington. This decision, reached after intense internal debate, was driven by fears of a potential war with the U.S.

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Beijing Rejects "Irresponsible Remarks" on Chinese Nationals in Ukraine

Beijing has issued a strong warning against "irresponsible remarks" concerning the alleged deployment of Chinese nationals in the Ukraine conflict. The statement comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that Kyiv possesses information indicating 155 Chinese citizens are fighting alongside Russian forces. Zelensky's initial statement followed

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Ukraine Captures Chinese Nationals in Russian Army, Demands Explanation from Beijing

Kyiv, Ukraine – Tensions are escalating as Ukrainian forces have captured two Chinese nationals fighting alongside the Russian army in eastern Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the capture, stating that Ukrainian forces seized the individuals' documents, bank cards, and personal data in the Donetsk region. Zelensky expressed deep concern over

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South Korea Deploys Warning Shots as North Korean Soldiers Briefly Cross Border

South Korea's military fired warning shots after a group of North Korean soldiers crossed the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, according to South Korean officials. The incident prompted a swift response from the South Korean military, escalating tensions along the heavily fortified border. According to

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South Korea Fires Warning Shots as North Korean Soldiers Breach Demarcation Line

Tensions on the Korean Peninsula escalated Tuesday as South Korea's military fired warning shots at North Korean soldiers who crossed the demarcation line separating the two countries. According to South Korean military officials, approximately 10 North Korean soldiers violated the military line around 5 p.m. local time.