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The UK, France and Germany have expressed concern over recent Chinese coast guard activities near Taiwan’s east coast, urging restraint and stability in the Taiwan Strait.

US President Donald Trump claimed Iran agreed to expanded nuclear inspections, but Tehran rejected the statement, adding to a long pattern of disputes where Iranian officials have contradicted Trump’s public claims about negotiations and agreements.

The reactions came after President Trump's junior praised Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Ashim Muneer Pakistan, adding 'we love Pakistan.'

US Vice President JD Vance has said that the United States and Iran have laid a strong foundation for a successful final agreement, highlighting progress in negotiations and Iran’s decision to allow the return of IAEA inspectors as a major step toward ending its nuclear weapons programme.

Burnham is a British politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Makerfield since 2026.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that he will resign as the leader of the Labour Party, saying he accepts that party colleagues believe a new leader is needed to take Labour forward before the next general election.

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has sharply declined after Iran announced the closure of the strategic waterway amid rising regional tensions. Ship tracking data shows a major drop in vessel movement as diplomatic efforts continue to prevent further escalation.

Iranian Foreign Minister has stated that sustained mediation efforts by Pakistan and Qatar have resulted in major progress toward ending the ongoing conflict in Lebanon.

JD Vance said, "That is certainly our goal and we have made great progress over just the last few hours and I expect to make additional progress in the hours to come," he added.

US Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Switzerland for high-level talks with Iran. With Pakistan and Qatar mediating the discussions. The talks come as tensions continue over Lebanon, the Strait of Hormuz dispute, and ongoing clashes despite a declared interim deal.

After months of airspace uncertainty and major flight disruptions linked to the Iran conflict, Gulf carriers are now gradually restoring operations. Airlines including Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad and Gulf Air have moved closer to pre-conflict schedules as passenger confidence and regional connectivity begin to recover.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly preparing for an orderly departure from office amid growing political pressure, leadership speculation and internal discussions within the Labour Party. However, other reports suggest Starmer may continue in his role.