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US-Iran prisoner swap ‘important first step’ but tensions remain: Analysts

A major diplomatic breakthrough between Tehran and Washington remains unlikely before 2024 US election, experts say.

Al Jazeera

Top US and Chinese diplomats meet in Malta to smooth strained relations

‘Candid, substantive and constructive’ talks were held as a possible prelude to a Joe Biden-Xi Jinping meeting in November

The Guardian - US

The Observer view on the Biden-Zelenskiy talks: now is no time to reduce support for Ukraine

Backing0 for Kyiv is beginning to wane in the US, Britain and France, but letting Putin have his way risks destroying the whole post-cold war order

The Guardian - UK

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Daughter of long-detained activist in Bahrain prepares to travel to island kingdom on Friday

A daughter of a long-detained human rights activist in Bahrain plans to return to the island kingdom Friday to press for the release of her father, even as she faces imprisonment herself

The Independent UK

Blinken: Israel-Saudi Deal ‘cannot Be A Substitute’ For Two-state Solution

Antony Blinken said on Wednesday that a normalization agreement could not come at the expense of a two-state solution

Zenger

US names former commerce secretary, big Democrat donor to coordinate private sector aid for Ukraine

The Biden administration has tapped former Commerce Secretary and major Democratic donor Penny Pritzker to coordinate U.S. efforts to channel private sector reconstruction assistance to Ukraine

The Independent UK

Kim Jong-un invites Putin to North Korea after summit brings ties to ‘a new level’

North Korean media report that Kim was briefed on space vehicles during his meetings in Russia, though no specific detail of any deal has emerged

The Guardian - AU

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US ambassador visits American imprisoned for espionage

The U.S. ambassador to Russia has met with imprisoned American Paul Whelan, who is serving a 16-year sentence on an espionage conviction that both Washington and Whelan dispute

The Independent UK

Julian Assange: more than 60 Australian MPs urge US to let WikiLeaks founder walk free

Exclusive: MPs from major parties say continued extradition and prosecution would be ‘unjust’ and lead to an ‘outcry’ in Australia

The Guardian - AU

Trump accuses Biden of taking ‘kickback’ in $6bn Iran deal

‘Does anyone realize how much money 6 Billion Dollars is?’ Trump wonders

The Independent UK

US response to Gabon and Niger coups suggests need for a new West Africa policy in Washington

Recent coups in the West African nations of Gabon and Niger caught U.S. diplomats a little off guard. They also indicate Washington may need to reassess its policy in the region or risk becoming increasingly irrelevant to the new governments.

The Conversation

Morad Tahbaz: Brit detained in Iran could be released under $6bn US sanctions deal

British-American conservationist Morad Tahbaz could be released under $6bn deal between Iran and US

Evening Standard

Sanctions Waivers Signed Off, Biden Administration Paves The Way For Iran Deal Worth $6 Billion

U.S. has signed off on sanctions waivers paving the way for international banks to unfreeze $6 billion dollars Iranian funds

Zenger

Biden administration clears path to transfer $6bn in Iranian assets

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued the sanction waivers last week as part of an ongoing prisoner transfer deal.

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US clears way for prisoner swap with Iran, releases $6 billion in frozen funds

The Biden administration has cleared the way for the release of five American citizens detained in Iran by issuing a blanket waiver for international banks to transfer $6 billion in frozen Iranian money from South Korea to Qatar without fear of US sanctions. In addition, as part of the deal,…

The Guardian - US

US agrees to release $6bn in Iran funds as part of deal to free detained Americans

Sanctions waiver will allow transfer of $6bn in frozen Iranian assets from South Korea to Qatar, in effort to win release of quintet

The Independent UK

US makes deal with Iran to swap prisoners and release $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds

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Latest on Ukraine: Kim Jong Un to meet with Putin; G20 statement; Blinken visits Kyiv

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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The Guardian - US

Joe Biden calls for stable US-China relationship during south-east Asia tour

US president’s remarks came after after meeting in Vietnam with Communist party official to secure global supply chain

The Guardian - AU

What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis

Ukraine break’s Russian stronghold’s first line of defence; Putin to meet Kim Jong-un; Rustem Umerov poised to become Ukraine’s new defence minister

Evening Standard

Kryvyi Rih: Russian missile strike kills policeman and injures more than 50 in Volodymyr Zelensky’s home town

Missile strike on Kryvyi Rih was among several Russian attacks overnight

The Guardian - UK

‘Goal is destruction of Ukraine’: ex-defence minister warns west of Putin’s aim

Oleksii Reznikov urges unity against Russia ‘to save this world from catastrophe of world war three’

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 562

As the war enters its 562nd day, these are the main developments.

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 562 of the invasion

Zelenskiy praises ‘very effective action’ in eastern and southern Ukraine; No evidence of deliberate attack on Romania, says Nato chief

The Independent UK

US announces new $600 million aid package for Ukraine to boost counteroffensive

The Pentagon is announcing a new $600 million package of long-term aid to Ukraine, providing funding for an array of weapons and other equipment

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