Trump’s threat to blow “everything up” if Iran won’t make a deal hangs over new ceasefire bid

Trump’s threat to blow “everything up” if Iran won’t make a deal hangs over new ceasefire bid

The spokesman for Iran’s foreign ministry said Monday that President Trump’s repeated threats to attack the country’s civilian infrastructure amounted to war crimes, as he acknowledged ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the war but warned that “negotiation can in no way be compatible with ultimatums, crimes, or threats to commit war crimes. As reports said…

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US, South Africa trade deal hangs by a thread

US, South Africa trade deal hangs by a thread

A top South African diplomat said on Tuesday that US demands on domestic affirmative action policies were complicating efforts to secure a trade deal, days before a 30% tariff on South African exports to the US takes effect. South Africa has tried for months to persuade US President Donald Trump’s administration to lower the tariff…

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