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Multiple News Snippets on Geopolitical Tensions and International Relations

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Various international actors discuss potential peace summits, nuclear enrichment, military operations, and economic crises.
Key figures like Lavrov, Trump, and Pezeshkian are quoted on topics ranging from the Strait of Hormuz to sanctions and interreligious dialogue.

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The provided text consists of multiple short news snippets covering a range of international geopolitical events and statements. These include potential diplomatic meetings, military actions, nuclear program developments, and economic concerns related to energy supply and sanctions.

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Pakistani senator sees Yalta as appropriate place for Putin-Trump-Xi meeting

These three must sit across the table, as has happened in history, and they must come up with a solution for peace, Aimal Wali Khan said

Pezeshkian asks global community to judge which side, Iran or US, actually favors dialogue

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian invited the world to judge which side engages in terrorism

Iran proposes suspending uranium enrichment above 3.6% for ten years — TV

According to its information, "Iran has proposed suspending uranium enrichment above 3.6% for ten years"

West knows no bounds to aggression, tries to resolve issues by force — Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister noted that Western policies result in number of unprecedented sanctions that undermine core principles of the Western order, such as free trade, market forces, and the inviolability of property

Iran divides countries into three categories based on use of Strait of Hormuz — TV

According to the TV channel, all states are divided into three categories — "hostile," "neutral," and "friendly"

Ten people remain in hospitals after deadly drone attack on college dorm in LPR

First responders said 32 people had been discharged for out-patient treatment

Putin sends condolences to Xi Jinping over deadly mine accident

The Russian president asked the Chinese leader to convey his sympathy and support to the families of those killed and his wishes for a swift recovery to those injured

US troop buildup near Iran not sign of any new decisions — White House

The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28

BBC declines to visit site of Ukrainian attack on college in Starobelsk — Russian diplomat

"CNN must be on vacation," Maria Zakharova added, making it clear that no requests had been received from the US media outlet

General HQ of Iranian army warns of potentially larger strikes on Tel Aviv

The Iranian military also advised "host countries of US military bases to force the Americans to leave their territory, if they want to avoid damage"

Russian troops liberate five communities in Ukraine operation over week — top brass

Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 1,260 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed six enemy armored combat vehicles in its areas of responsibility over the week, the Defense Ministry reported

INTERVIEW: Time to update Rabat Plan of Action to combat racial hatred — UN deputy chief

According to him, the search for a balance between freedom of speech and freedom of religion must continue

Former Prince Andrew under investigation for inappropriate behavior — newspaper

According to sources cited by The Sunday Times, the incident possibly occurred during the Royal Ascot horse racing event near London in 2002

Lavrov highlights need to achieve goals of Russia’s special military operation

Russia’s friends and neighbors, as well as its opponents and enemies, are keeping the closest eye on it, the foreign minister said

NPT Review Conference outcome does not call into question treaty’s relevance — Russian MFA

The absence of a final document was not unexpected, the ministry said

Roscosmos to extend flight duration of Soyuz manned spacecraft to 7-9 months next year

Next year, Roscosmos and NASA are set to sign the third supplement to the agreement on seat swap flights to the International Space Station

Ukrainian forces not easing up on their attacks on Energodar, damaging two buses — ZNPP

Two more passenger buses have been damaged in Energodar

Presidential aide urges people to consider what would happen if Ukraine won

What these people are capable of doing to us and our children if they win, Vladimir Medinsky noted

One-page US-Iran agreement may be published on May 24 — Axios

Correspondent Barak Ravid said, citing his sources, that the mediators want to initiate negotiations on a detailed agreement a few days later

Situation with Islam in Russia remarkable unlike in US, Europe — UN

Miguel Angel Moratinos, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General, High Representative for the UN Alliance of Civilizations, believes Russia can be proud of its achievements in interreligious and interfaith dialogue

Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal or open strait

Time is running out: 48 hours remain before all hell rains down on them, US President said

IRGC calls for US Air Force chief to resign after aircraft downed in Iran

The IRGC Navy also congratulated the air defense forces of the Islamic republic’s army on intercepting an US F-15E fighter jet and an A-10 attack aircraft in the skies over Iran

New type of war well underway in Eurasia — Lavrov

"It is well underway in Eurasia following the Western-plotted Ukrainian aggression against Russia and another attempt to weaken our country and remove it from the ranks of major global players," the Russian foreign minister said

Iran offers to open Strait of Hormuz in exchange for compensation from US — TV

The Iranian authorities have also proposed "discussing the issue of sanctions and frozen assets before signing any agreement

US interested in calling on Arab nations to help pay for cost of Iran operation — official

The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28

US president says draft future agreement with Iran mostly negotiated

According to Donald Trump, the draft deal is subject to finalization between the US, Iran, and the various other countries on the list

Islamic leaders urge Trump to end war with Iran — journalist

The US president said earlier he had held a conference call with the leaders of Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan. Qatar, the UAE, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey

US president threatens strikes on Iran’s energy, civilian infrastructure

Donald Trump called on Iranian leaders to open the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that otherwise the country "will be living in hell

Duration of stay on Russian prospective orbital station limited to about 3 years — expert

In Vyacheslav Shurshakov' estimates, typical length of space missions to ROSS would be about 10-11 months

EU aid to Ukraine frozen — Borrell

The ex-chief of EU diplomacy said the situation is similar with the approval of new sanctions against Russia

World to face crisis like in 2008 if Strait of Hormuz remains closed — Bloomberg

Acccording to the analysis by Rapidan Energy Group, if the Strait reopens in July, an average oil demand reduction of 2.6 million barrels a day and the spot-market price for benchmark Brent crude peaking near $130 a barrel over the summer could be expected

Slovakia faces tough economic times due to EU’s fault — senior lawmaker

Europe’s competitiveness is declining. Electricity is one and a half times more expensive here, and gas is three times more expensive than in the US, Tibor Gaspar said

Death toll from Ukrainian attack on Starobelsk college rises to 12

According to the Russian Emergencies Ministry, nine more people remain under the rubble

EU preparing for possible energy supply crisis due to conflict in Iran — Spanish newspaper

The EC assures that there is currently no risk to supplies, though markets are feeling the impact of rising Brent crude oil prices, which has led to higher gas and oil prices in Europe

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

A one-page US-Iran agreement may be published.
Possible · Within days
Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make a deal or face consequences.
Very likely · Within days
World to face crisis like in 2008 if Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
Possible · Short term