Trump says US-Iran peace talks could resume within the next two days
Donald Trump said peace talks between the United States and Iran could resume within two days in Islamabad, mediated by Pakistani army chief Asim Munir, while an official warned that there could be a slight delay in the organization.
These developments come after a 21-hour round of negotiations that failed due to disagreements over Iran's nuclear program, while the US imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices above $100 a barrel.
The main sticking point remains the American demand for a 20-year suspension of uranium enrichment, while Iran offers a shorter deadline and opposes pressure, at a time when regional actors such as Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt are also getting involved in mediation efforts.
Orbán's defeat in Hungary could unlock €90 billion loan for Ukraine, EU official says
Viktor Orbán's defeat in Hungary could unlock a €90 billion loan for Ukraine and speed up its European Union accession process, as Orbán had previously vetoed the funds.
Meanwhile, Volodymyr Zelensky warned that the war with Iran is distracting the US from Ukraine and is also affecting arms supplies, while Britain is expected to provide additional financial support to Kiev.
In parallel, Norway and Ukraine are deepening military cooperation on drone production, while the US extended sanctions relief for the Russian company Lukoil to avoid rising oil prices.
Spanish Prime Minister's Wife Accused of Corruption
The wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Begoña Gómez, has been accused of corruption, embezzlement and illegal influence after a two-year investigation in Madrid, while she and two others deny the charges.
The investigation was launched after a complaint from the far-right organization Manos Limpias, and is related to suspicions that Gómez used her position for personal gain at the Complutense University.
Sánchez has described the case as politically motivated and expressed his conviction of her innocence, while the final decision is expected after the court decides whether the case will proceed to a trial with a jury.
UK to call for end to Sudan bloodshed at Berlin talks on third anniversary of war
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will call for a halt to fighting in Sudan during a conference in Berlin on the third anniversary of the war, although analysts do not expect much progress towards peace.
Meanwhile, Britain is expected to double aid to 15 million pounds, at a time when over 19 million people face acute hunger and only 16 percent of the necessary humanitarian funds have been secured.
Despite diplomatic efforts, clashes between the Sudanese army and RSF forces continue with no signs of abating, while tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are hindering any quick resolution.
