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Israeli President Wants Netanyahu to Seek Plea Deal Before Potential Pardon

Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he is not ready to consider a pardon for PM Netanyahu, but wants him to reach a plea deal in the corruption trial.

Iran Delegation Leaves Pakistan Without US Talks as Trump Cancels Envoy Visit

Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi left Pakistan for Oman without meeting U.S. negotiators after President Trump canceled envoy talks.
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US Has No Plan to Renew Iranian, Russian Oil Waivers, Bessent Says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. won’t renew sanctions waivers that allowed buyers to receive Iranian and Russian oil already loaded at sea.

South Korean Prosecutors Seek 30-Year Sentence for Former President Yoon for Alleged Drone Flights Over Pyongyang

Yoon Suk Yeol’s legal team said he never ordered the alleged drone flights over Pyongyang, saying prosecutors have not backed their claims with evidence. 

Operation Economic Fury Targets the CCP’s Financial Heartbeat

For decades, the CCP believed it could exploit the dollar-based global system to fuel its rise while quietly building the means to challenge it.

US, EU Sign Preliminary Partnership Deal on Critical Minerals

The United States and the European Union signed a memorandum of understanding ​on April 24 for a partnership on critical minerals.

US Has Turned Around 34 Ships Since Start of Blockade of Iranian Ports

Thirty-four vessels have been turned back since the US imposed a naval blockade to and from Iranian ports in the Gulf of Oman and the open oceans.

Turkey Bans Social Media Access for Under-15s

Turkey has followed dozens of other countries around the world in passing legislation to restrict minors’ access to social media.