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Donald Trump announced that eight female Iranian prisoners, originally sentenced to death for protesting, have been spared after his plea. Four will be released immediately, while four will serve one month in prison. This development comes amid ongoing US-Iran ceasefire talks.

Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran while maintaining the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. This decision comes as proposed talks in Islamabad are stalled, amid requests from Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for ongoing discussions.

Two US officials, working for the CIA, were killed in Mexico while returning from an operation to dismantle a drug laboratory. The tragic incident also claimed the lives of two Mexican investigators when their convoy’s vehicle crashed and exploded. Further investigations are ongoing.

Karex Bhd, the world’s largest condom producer, is raising prices by up to 30% due to supply chain disruptions linked to the war in Iran. The CEO, Goh Miah Kiat, indicated that further increases may occur if conditions do not improve. Customers should prepare for higher costs.

US President Donald Trump has stated that any new nuclear deal with Iran will surpass the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which he abandoned in 2018. The original accord saw Iran limit its uranium enrichment in exchange for sanctions relief. New demands include stricter controls on Iran’s nuclear and missile programmes.

JAPAN EARTHQUAKE
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan overnight, prompting tsunami warnings that have since been downgraded.
Authorities advise local residents on emergency preparedness measures.

EU POLICY UPDATE

This morning, Europe focuses on energy resilience and sustainability initiatives.
Key discussions centre on climate targets amid rising global tensions.

Iran warns of imminent retaliation after US Marines seized the M/V Touska in the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian military condemned the US for violating a ceasefire, asserting their forces will respond to what they termed an act of maritime piracy. The situation continues to develop.

President Donald Trump asserted that Israel did not persuade him to engage in the war with Iran, attributing his decision to the events of 7 October. This statement comes amid escalating public dissent regarding the conflict and its impact on rising energy prices in the United States.

An Israeli soldier has been photographed destroying a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon, igniting widespread outrage. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the act, expressing regret to believers, while the Israeli Defence Forces emphasised this conduct is unacceptable. Action must follow.