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Iran's Supreme Leader Makes First Public Appearance Since Beginning Of 12-Day War

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, made his first public appearance since the start of the 12-day war with Israel, in which several leading Iranian political, military, and scientific leaders were struck in targeted killings by the Israeli military.

Trump Hints At New Sanctions On Russia Amid Ongoing Fighting With Ukraine

Zelenskyy Praises 'Important' Call With Trump, Says Air Defense Discussed

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has praised what he called a "very important and useful conversation" with his US counterpart Donald Trump in a phone call on July 4 that came hours after a massive Russian attack on Kyiv.

Putin Tells Trump He Won’t Give Up Goals In Ukraine, Kremlin Says

Russian President Vladimir Putin told US President Donald Trump during a phone call that Moscow will not give up its goals in Ukraine as any remaining hope for a cease-fire in the more than 40-month war crumbles.

European Powers Alarmed As Iran Halts Nuclear Oversight

Iran has enacted a decision to suspend its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), alarming European powers who called the move "disastrous."

Trump Urges Hamas To Accept Proposal For 60-Day Cease-Fire

US President Donald Trump urged Iran-backed Hamas militants to agree to what he called a "final proposal" for a 60-day cease-fire with Israel in Gaza.

US Halts Some Weapons Shipments to Ukraine Amid Concerns Over Stockpile Levels

The United States is halting some shipments of weapons previously promised to Ukraine after a Pentagon review determined that US stockpiles have declined too much.

Former Russian Deputy Defense Minister Ivanov Gets 13 Years On Corruption Charges

In a landmark case highlighting a deepening purge within Russia's defense and security establishment, a court in Moscow sentenced former Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov to 13 years in prison.

Deaths Of Azerbaijanis After Russian Police Raid Fuel Diplomatic Row With Baku

The deaths of two ethnic Azerbaijanis amid allegations of torture during a police raid last week in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg has quickly escalated into a diplomatic confrontation highlighting difficulties in Moscow's relations with its former Soviet republics.

Ukrainian Drone Strike Hits Russian Defense Plant In Izhevsk, Killing 3

A Ukrainian drone strike hit a facility overnight in Russia’s industrial city of Izhevsk, more than 1,000 kilometers east of Moscow, killing three people and seriously injuring 35, according to Udmurtia's regional governor.

Iranian Foreign Minister Downplays Chance Of Quick Restart Of Nuclear Talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi ruled out a quick resumption of talks with the United States after President Donald Trump said he currently is not speaking to Iran, reversing his stance that talks with Tehran were imminent.

Trump's Shifting Stance On Iran Talks Sows Confusion In Tehran

US President Donald Trump said he is not speaking to Iran, claiming the country’s nuclear facilities are “totally obliterated” -- a sharp reversal from last week, when he announced talks with Tehran were imminent, despite Iran denying any such plans.