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Kazakhstan calls for urgent international action on rapid shallowing of Caspian Sea
Could plan to connect the Caspian and Black Seas with a tunnel or canal come to the fore?
Xi and Putin to join BRICS emergency talks on US trade measures
Brazil's President Lula rallies leaders from emerging economies for a virtual meeting to find a coordinated response to aggressive US trade measures.
Iranian officials to discuss nuclear file in Cairo
Iran's Foreign Minister may visit Egypt as Tehran expands regional diplomatic engagement to strengthen partnerships and discuss international developments amid nuclear talks.
Xi pitches an equitable “multipolar” world order leveraging Global South “mega-markets power” at SCO summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin called on Global South leaders to leverage their "mega-scale market" and strive for a new equalitarian multipolar world order at the SCO summit in China.
Can the SCO shield Iran from Western pressure?
As Tehran continues to face mounting pressure from the US and its European counterparts, the strategic value of other alliances is becoming more pressing following the so-called 12-day war with Tel Aviv and Washington.
Iran proposes peace committee and financial mechanism to counter sanctions at Shanghai summit
Iranian President Pezeshkian proposes foreign ministers' peace committee and anti-sanctions financial mechanism at SCO summit in China amid Western pressure over nuclear programme.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is coming of age
More than two and half decades after it was founded as a regional security organization to secure porous borders in the depths of Central Asia, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is coming of age as it expands its reach and agenda.
Iran rejects European troika's interpretation of nuclear deal dispute mechanism
Iran's FM Araghchi tells UN that European troika misinterprets JCPOA dispute mechanism, says Iran properly triggered process in May 2018 before taking remedial steps.
France, Germany and UK trigger snapback mechanism to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran
European powers trigger UN snapback sanctions on Iran after failed Geneva talks, giving 30-day window for nuclear negotiations before sanctions take effect.
Iran’s Supreme Leader accuses US of seeking submission from Iranian nation
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on August 24 that the United States’ hostility towards Iran over the past 45 years stems from its desire to force the Iranian nation and government into submission.
Iran-Switzerland talks spark speculation over US message on nuclear negotiations
Discussion between secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani and Swiss Assistant State Secretary Gabriel Lochinger potentially signal new nuclear talks.
Belarus and Iran pledge enhanced ties in high-level talks
Belarusian and Iranian leaders have pledged to deepen bilateral cooperation and accelerate the implementation of agreements between the two heavily sanctioned countries.
Iran's President Pezeshkian says ‘Breakthrough agreements’ reached in all areas of discussion with Armenia
Iran's President Pezeshkian announces "breakthrough agreements" with Armenia, targeting $1bn bilateral trade initially and $3bn in trade in bid to attract Yerevan.
Iran's First Vice President arrives in Kyrgyzstan for Eurasian Economic Union summit
Iran's First Vice President arrives in Kyrgyzstan for Eurasian Economic Union summit as Islamic Republic expands regional economic partnerships through observer membership.
Does Donald Trump deserve a Nobel Peace Prize?
After the White House dubbed Donald Trump the "president for peace", bne IntelliNews contributors assess how much substance there is behind the international diplomatic triumphs claimed by his administration.
Gulf region sees temperatures spike above 52°C (125.6°F) as electricity grids buckle
Iraq forecasts seven provinces to exceed 52°C on Friday as extreme summer heat continues with temperatures reaching half the boiling point across southern regions.
Iranian official's visit to Beirut highlights tensions over Hezbollah
Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, arrived in Beirut on August 13 for the second leg of his regional tour, aimed at engaging with Lebanese political leaders.