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"Our response to America's absurd claims is clear." Khamenei
Iranian leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has addressed Iran's peaceful nuclear program and negotiations with the United States.

US Defense Secretary to skip Ramstein meeting for first time
The Associated Press reports that for the first time since the United States created an international group to coordinate military assistance to Ukraine three years ago, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth will not attend a meeting of more than 50 defense ministers.

Trump and Xi Jinping to hold discussion
"I assure you that the administration is actively monitoring China's compliance with the Geneva Trade Agreement."

Around 3,500 Uyghurs to be recruited into Syrian army
US Special Representative for Syria Thomas Barracks said the United States has agreed to incorporate former foreign rebels into the Syrian National Army.
Ukraine reports explosion of Crimean bridge pillars
Ukraine's Security Service said its agents had mined the Crimean Bridge and blown up its pillars. Traffic on the bridge was closed for several hours in the morning.