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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced plans to use the OAS to isolate Nicaragua's government after constitutional amendments banned most opposition parties from elections and extended the presidential term. The reforms have drawn sharp criticism from Washington and regional nations.
Italy rejected Spain's ultimatum to lift temporary border controls imposed after a deadly migrant surge in Ceuta, escalating tensions between the two EU members. Spain warned of proportional measures if Rome fails to comply by Sunday, as humanitarian concerns mount over unaccompanied minors in the enclave.
American diplomats walked out of a UN Security Council meeting as France began to speak, amid a dispute over the reappointment of UN human rights chief Volker Turk. The walkout followed French criticism that the US was no longer a human rights beacon. US alternate representative Dan Negrea said the delegation would continue this action until France abandoned condescending rhetoric.
Iran drew 1-1 with Egypt in Seattle but faced off-field problems including visa, travel and training disruptions. Coach Ghalenoei slammed the U.S. treatment as 'extremely poor' and called on FIFA to intervene. The team is waiting to see if it advances to the round of 32.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has rejected President Donald Trump's claim that Tehran's frozen assets would be used to buy American agricultural products. Ghalibaf called the U.S. statement false, insisting the MOU contains no legal requirement to purchase American goods. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions as both sides negotiate the details of the Pakistan-mediated agreement.
Kenya’s Health Minister Aden Duale ordered a halt to all preparations for a US-run Ebola isolation facility after a court found him in contempt of court for ignoring an earlier suspension order. The facility, located at Laikipia Air Base, sparked deadly protests and legal challenges from human rights groups over lack of community consultation.
The United States will not lift travel restrictions on Iran’s World Cup team despite Tehran’s threat of a FIFA complaint. Iran says it must return to its Mexican training base immediately after each match, fueling accusations of oppression.
US President Donald Trump has accused Italian PM Giorgia Meloni of repeatedly asking for photos at the G7 summit to boost her domestic approval, prompting a heated denial from Meloni and the cancellation of a top Italian diplomat’s US visit.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has accused U.S. President Donald Trump of lying about an incident at the G7 summit, prompting Italy's foreign minister to cancel a visit to the United States. The diplomatic row highlights growing tensions between the two leaders despite their previous close ties.
