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‘Smiling, mingling, taking selfies’: Iran’s top leaders Pezeshkian and Araghchi make public appearance as war rages on

Iranian President Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Araghchi made a public appearance at pro-regime rallies amid high regional tensions and threats. Araghchi highlighted popular unity, while the leaders reiterated Iran's conditions for ending conflict, countering a US proposal. Communications with the US continue, though not as negotiations, as Iran signals readiness for defense.

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Malaysian minister warns of ‘very, very serious’ energy crisis

The Malaysian government has entered “crisis mode” in response to the ongoing global energy supply disruption, its transport minister has warned. “This is not a laughing or joking matter. It is a very, very serious matter,” Transport Minister Anthony Loke said on Tuesday, as quoted by the New Straits Times newspaper. “For the past month, energy costs have risen by more than 100 per cent.” According to news website Fr...

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‘Smiling, mingling, taking selfies’: Iran’s top leaders Pezeshkian and Araghchi make public appearance as war rages on

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Malaysian minister warns of ‘very, very serious’ energy crisis

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