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Tehran has signalled that it would maintain its position that it must be allowed to enrich uranium, a central point of dispute with President Donald Trump, who bombed Iranian atomic sites in June during the 12 day Iran Israel war. Tehran: Iran's top diplomat has insisted that Tehran’s strength stemmed from its ability to "say no to the great powers," adopting a maximalist tone shortly after negotiations with the United States over its nuclear programme and amid nationwide protests. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking to diplomats at a summit in Tehran, signalled that Iran would maintain its position that it must…

Japan’s Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi—the country’s first woman to hold the post and leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)—scored a decisive victory in Sunday’s election. Her party won 271 of the 465 seats in the lower house. Tokyo: The newly-elected Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae Takaichi, on Sunday hailed US President Donald Trump after the latter hailed her on assuming the office and invited her to the White House. Takaichi accepted Trump’s invitation and vowed to work closely with the US to further strengthen the relations between the two nations.  “I am sincerely grateful to President Donald J. Trump…

According to the Kano State government, the truck was transporting both passengers and goods from Kano towards Gujungu town. Many of those on board were thrown from the vehicle when it overturned. Kano (Nigeria): As many as 30 people were killed after a truck carrying passengers lost control and crashed in northern Nigeria. The deadly accident took place on Sunday along a major highway in Kwanar Barde, a town in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State. Officials said the vehicle, a large trailer, was travelling at high speed when the driver lost control, leading to the fatal crash. According…