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Iran-US indirect talks
The fifth round of high-stakes indirect talks between Tehran and Washington on Iran’s nuclear program has concluded in the Italian capital Rome, after three hours of negotiations mediated by Oman. The Iranian foreign minister described the Friday talks as one of the most professional discussions so far between the two sides. Araghchi added, the US has a clearer understanding of Iran’s position after the fifth round of indirect negotiations. The Omani foreign minister, Badr Albusaedi, announced the talks had “some but not conclusive progress”. He expressed hope that the two sides clarify the remaining issues in the coming days to reach a sustainable agreement. The negotiations centered upon the removal of anti-Iran sanctions and contradictory US statements. Tehran had earlier stressed that Washington’s insistence on zero uranium enrichment will lead to no deal, adding that the two sides can reach a deal if quote “zero nuclear weapons” is discussed. Some US officials have insisted on the complete cessation of Iran's peaceful uranium enrichment activities. Tehran regards the enrichment as an inalienable right of the country.
US-Israel Gaza genocide
The genocidal war on Gaza continues unabated, as the Israeli military launches fresh attacks on residential areas. According to Gaza’s health ministry, at least 60 people have been killed and 185 others have been wounded in a matter of 24 hours. 11 of the victims lost their lives after a house was bombed east of Khan Yunis. At least four Palestinians were also killed in a drone attack on Deir al-Balah. The death toll from the US-Israeli genocide in Gaza since October 2023 has topped 53,800. The majority of the victims are women and children.
Harvard suing US administration
Harvard University sues Donald Trump’s administration in a bid to halt a federal ban on enrolling international students. Harvard, in a statement, said the latest act by the government is a clear retaliation for the university’s exercising of its constitutional rights. The Trump administration revoked Harvard University’s right to enroll international students, marking a major escalation in the US President’s campaign against the elite school. According to US Homeland Security, existing foreign students at Harvard must transfer to other schools or lose their legal status. Tensions between the US administration and Harvard began in March when Trump pushed for stricter rules on leading colleges that had hosted pro-Palestine demonstrations. Since then, Washington has escalated its financial crackdown on Harvard, freezing more than 2.2 billion dollars in federal grants.
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