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China’s special envoy to the Middle East, Zhai Jun, has concluded a visit to Israel and the Palestinian city of Ramallah. According to Beijing’s Foreign Ministry, Zhai Jun met with senior officials from both countries, staying in Israel from Monday to Thursday. The Chinese envoy held talks with Israeli Foreign Minister and other officials, discussing regional security and political issues.
On Wednesday, Zhai Jun met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah, discussing China’s relations with Palestine and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump stated that the US is closely monitoring Iran’s situation, warning that if people are killed in Iran, the US will intervene. Syrian Information Minister claimed that Israel has occupied various regions of Syria, making it unlikely for Syria to participate in the Abraham Accords.
US President Donald Trump has revealed that the US is considering investing up to $100 billion in Venezuela. France, the UK, and Germany have condemned the recent protests in Iran, with the protesters’ deaths sparking widespread outrage.
In a separate development, the financial details of Donald Trump’s 2021 divorce have been made public, revealing that he paid a significant amount in taxes. Iranian Ambassador to the US, Kazem Gharibabadi, has accused the US of being in an extremely provocative and irrational state, stating that the Iranian people will thwart all plots against their civilization and leadership.
Pakistan’s PML-N has been facing a leadership crisis, with former President Nawaz Sharif’s successor, Shehbaz Sharif, having been elected as the party’s new leader. Pope Francis has expressed concern that countries are adopting a policy of power over diplomacy, leading to increased tensions worldwide.
A powerful storm, known as the “Gorieti Storm,” has brought strong winds and heavy snowfall to the region, leaving thousands of homes without power and hundreds of schools closed. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has expressed doubt that the US will launch a military operation to control Greenland.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has condemned US statements on Iran’s internal affairs as interference and deception. Tensions between the US and Iran have been escalating, with the US labeling Iran’s actions as a “continuation of its hostile and coercive policy.” The Russian Foreign Ministry has confirmed the release of its citizens from detention.
In other news, the Indian government has praised the role of security forces and law enforcement agencies in protecting the country’s citizens and property. The UK has seen a significant decline in visa applications for skilled workers and healthcare professionals, with a total of 57,000 homes without power and hundreds of schools closed due to the storm.
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the Arctic Ocean, uncovering a hidden underwater world beneath the ice. This discovery is set to revolutionize our understanding of marine life and carbon transfer between the ocean and the Earth’s surface.
