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Iran, Russia, and China have strongly condemned a US-backed draft resolution against Tehran at the UN Security Council, calling it interference in Iran's internal affairs. They insist the resolution lacks legal basis and escalates tensions, urging dialogue instead of sanctions.
Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, dismissed the joint U.S.-China call for North Korea's denuclearization as 'fake news'. Her statement came after a White House meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi, where they reaffirmed their commitment to denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula. Analysts view this as another sign of Pyongyang's unwavering nuclear stance.
Iran's Foreign Ministry has condemned an EU statement on its domestic affairs as hypocritical and based on false information, warning it will damage bilateral ties. Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani rejected the bloc's human rights concerns, including over the executions of political prisoners, as unverified interference.
The Iranian Embassy in Denmark has officially denied unfounded accusations by Danish authorities, asserting the claims are false and unsubstantiated. Iran calls for caution to avoid damaging long-standing bilateral ties and reaffirms its commitment to international law. No official Danish response has been received yet.
Russia has accused the US of violating the UN Headquarters Agreement by denying a visa to Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov for a Security Council meeting. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia said the refusal also disrespected China, which chairs the Security Council this month. The incident occurs as US-Russia tensions ease amid Trump’s push to end the Ukraine war.
Several UN member states are urging the Security Council not to stay silent over repeated threats from former US President Donald Trump. Diplomats warn that inaction could set a dangerous precedent for international relations.
The U.S. Department of Defense announced it is suspending participation in the Permanent Joint Board on Defense with Canada, citing Ottawa's failure to fully meet security commitments. The move escalates tensions between the two neighbors under President Donald Trump. The board, established during World War II, is a key bilateral defense cooperation mechanism.
The Shanghai International Film Festival has canceled Japanese Film Week due to rising diplomatic tensions with Japan over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan. The decision has sparked concerns that politics may undermine cultural collaboration between the two countries.
Iran has condemned new UK sanctions targeting Iranian individuals and entities as baseless and a violation of international law. The sanctions, linked to Iran's missile program and regional activities, come amid heightened tensions over the JCPOA nuclear deal. Tehran vows a proportionate response and insists its nuclear program is peaceful.
