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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that negotiations with Iran will resume Monday afternoon, while Tehran said that an agreement with Oman on a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz was nearing completion.

Death toll rises to 57 as most illegal migrants leave Spain's Ceuta enclave2026-08-01
The death toll from those attempting to reach Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta by sea has risen to 57 by Friday.

Trump says agreement on complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza has been reached2026-07-31
The so-called Board of Peace on Thursday reached an agreement for the "complete disarmament" of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on social media.

UN Security Council holds straw poll on secretary-general candidates2026-07-31
The Security Council on Thursday held its first straw poll on the candidates for the next UN secretary-general.

Trump reiterates U.S. will hit Iran "hard" in retaliation2026-07-30
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday reiterated that U.S. forces will hit Iran "hard" in retaliation for Iran's latest attacks.

U.S. Fed holds interest rate steady for 5th time in a row2026-07-30
The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept the target range for the federal funds rate unchanged at 3.5 to 3.75 percent, as widely expected by the market.

25 new properties added to UNESCO World Heritage List2026-07-29
A total of 25 new properties have been inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List during the ongoing 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, South Korea, UNESCO announced on Tuesday.

U.S. forces intercepted Iran's "surprise attack" on American forces in Middle East: CENTCOM2026-07-29
The U.S. military said Tuesday it intercepted multiple ballistic missiles launched from Iran in what it described as an attempted "surprise attack" on American forces in the Middle East.

UN rights chief says Israeli actions in Lebanon may amount to "war crimes"2026-07-28
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said on Monday that Israeli military operations in Lebanon have caused widespread civilian suffering and may amount to "war crimes."

China's Guangdong province showcases tourism appeal in New Jersey2026-07-28
South China's Guangdong province on Sunday showcased its vast cultural and tourism resources in the United States, inviting American visitors to experience the region's diverse attractions.

Sino-African medical partnership initiatives launched in Ethiopia to modernize healthcare2026-07-28
China and Africa launched collaborative medical partnership initiatives here on Monday, aimed at modernizing continental public health services, as part of the deepening Sino-African practical public health cooperation frameworks.

Iran says exchange of messages with U.S. continues through mediators2026-07-27
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the United States is exchanging messages with Iran through mediators, including Pakistan and Qatar, according to Iranian media reports, citing his remarks in an interview with Austrian broadcaster ORF.

Okinawa residents rally to demand clear timeline for return of U.S. Futenma base2026-07-27
The city assembly of Ginowan in Japan's Okinawa Prefecture, together with local business organizations, held a rally on Sunday and issued a joint statement urging the Japanese and U.S. governments to set a clear deadline for the return of the U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, local news reported.

Guterres makes 1st UN chief visit to Damascus since 2009, pledges recovery support2026-07-26
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited Syria on Saturday, pledging continued UN support for the country's recovery and reconstruction in the first visit by a UN chief to Damascus since 2009.

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