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US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have electronically signed a memorandum extending the ceasefire in the US-Iran conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The 60-day extension, brokered by Pakistan, has drawn mixed reactions but is widely welcomed by international powers.
Taiwan President William Lai Ching-te expressed hope that the US will approve a $14 billion arms sale package as soon as possible, while reiterating his rejection of unification with China. Speaking in Taipei, Lai emphasized Taiwan's right to self-determination and called for dialogue with China based on equality and respect.
Chinese and North Korean state media have adopted a shared term, 'new militarism,' to criticize Japan, as Beijing seeks international backing for its stance against Tokyo amid rising regional tensions. This coordinated rhetoric comes amid escalating diplomatic tensions over territorial and security issues.
US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have electronically signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding to end nearly four months of conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran. The deal commits to ending military operations, preventing Iran’s nuclear weapons development, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, though implementation remains uncertain.
President Donald Trump's interim agreement with Iran has sparked criticism from within his own Republican Party. Lawmakers argue it wastes billions in taxpayer money and fails to curb Tehran's nuclear ambitions, while comparisons to the 2015 Obama nuclear deal resurface.
Iran is evaluating a scenario where Presidents Masoud Pezeshkian and Donald Trump directly sign a memorandum of understanding in Switzerland, as Trump says the deal will be inked soon. The agreement would include measures on uranium enrichment, sanctions relief, and strait governance.
President Trump expressed uncertainty about signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Iran on Friday, warning he would bomb Iran if it does not 'behave properly.' The MOU includes 14 points on ending hostilities, lifting sanctions, and a $300 billion reconstruction plan. Secrecy around the deal has drawn bipartisan criticism in the US.
Japan's Minister of Economic Security Sanae Takaichi stated Tokyo's desire to build a constructive and stable relationship with China. The remarks come amid fresh developments in bilateral ties and are seen as a positive signal for deeper cooperation.
The G7 has agreed to reduce reliance on any single rare earth supplier to below 60% by 2030 to diversify supply chains and counter geopolitical risks. China currently dominates refining, providing over 80% of global supply. The plan involves cooperation with resource-rich countries, investment in domestic processing, and new mining projects.
