US Denies Agreement to Unfreeze Iranian Assets, Official Confirms
A US official refuted reports of an agreement to release frozen Iranian assets, highlighting ongoing diplomatic tensions as of April 2026.
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A US official refuted reports of an agreement to release frozen Iranian assets, highlighting ongoing diplomatic tensions as of April 2026.
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China strongly condemns the attack on Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, urging an immediate halt to military operations in the region.
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Xi Jinping and Emmanuel Macron announce enhanced economic and climate cooperation during Beijing press conference, signaling strengthened China-France strategic partnership.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed sympathy to Jamaica’s Governor-General following losses from Hurricane Melissa, reaffirming China’s support for disaster recovery cooperation.
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China congratulates Sushila Karki as Nepal’s interim PM, reaffirming commitment to bilateral cooperation and peaceful coexistence principles.
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EU leaders meet Chinese counterparts in Beijing to discuss trade, climate, and tech collaboration amid global economic shifts.