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Senior diplomats and economic officials from the ASEAN met in Cebu, Philippines, on May 7, 2026, to discuss -
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beijing on May 6, 2026, for an official visitIran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi visits China ahead of Trump-Xi talks in Beijing
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Iran has submitted a 14-point proposal to the U.S. aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, according toIran submits 14-point plan to US to end war as Trump signals skepticism over proposal
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The United States has spent approximately $25 billion on its ongoing military campaign against Iran,Iran war has cost the US $25 billion, Pentagon says, as conflict nears 60 days
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Leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) gathered in Jeddah on April 28, 2026, for their first in-personGulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss impact of US-Iran war, push for unified position
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev on April 25, 2026,Ukraine and Azerbaijan deepen security and economic ties as Zelenskyy meets Aliyev
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News April 27, 2026 -
Iran has refused to take part in a second round of negotiations with the United States, while a new confrontationUS seizes Iranian cargo ship, Iran rejects talks as ceasefire faces collapse
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Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open” for commercial vessels during theIran reopens Strait of Hormuz during ceasefire; oil prices fall but uncertainty persists
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U.S. President Donald Trump said he is “permanently opening” the Strait of Hormuz and claimed thatUS President Trump claims China will not arm Iran, vows to ‘permanently’ open Strait of Hormuz
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News, US April 16, 2026 -
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Beijing on April 14, 2026, to conduct high-level talksRussia’s Foreign Minister Lavrov visits Beijing to coordinate with China on Iran war
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News April 15, 2026














