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The French president secured winter LNG supplies from Qatar and discussed expanding defence cooperation, as Doha and Paris reaffirmed their strategic partnership amid regional instability. French President Emmanuel Macron concluded…
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Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Trump's special envoy, faced backlash for calling Vladimir Putin a "humanitarian" during a meeting to secure the release of American Stephen Hubbard, who was detained in Ukraine. Critics, including Senator Thom Tillis, expressed disbelief at Witkoff's comment, while Trump downplayed it, suggesting it was relevant to the hostage situation. Vice President JD Vance defended Witkoff, highlighting the diplomatic context of his statements.
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The UAE nominated Wednesday its foreign ministry official Lana Nusseibeh to run in the contest to lead the UN as none of the six existing candidates has emerged as a clear front-runner. Lana Nusseibeh is a well-regarded minister of state at the United Arab Emirates foreign ministry, having previously represented Abu Dhabi at the UN.
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Israel opposition decries Netanyahu ‘circus’ after Iran threats
