Putin says deal could stabilise Middle East, ease energy pressures; Beijing calls it ‘positive step’ for de-escalation; Qatar praises ceasefire terms and Hormuz assurances.

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France/DUBAI: Leaders of the G7 countries demanded a ceasefire in Lebanon on Wednesday and said they will diversify energy supply routes to reduce dependence on…

Bloc backs Lebanese leadership’s efforts to disarm Hezbollah in joint statement

G7 endorses the US-Iran deal and calls for Hezbollah disarmament ahead of June 19 signing. Bitcoin holds near $64K as oil prices fall and risk-on sentiment

G7 leaders hailed the release of the memorandum of understanding, views that were not widely shared by some US Republicans

Several countries welcome deal, as IAEA chief says 'now the technical work starts' on Iran's nuclear programme.

Putin says deal could stabilise Middle East, ease energy pressures; Beijing calls it ‘positive step’ for de-escalation; Qatar praises ceasefire terms and Hormuz assurances.

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