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Open deskIran’s foreign minister met Wang Yi in Beijing one week before Donald Trump’s visit to China, placing Beijing at the centre of efforts to break the US-Iran deadlock over the Strait of Hormuz.
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The US president accused the German chancellor of meddling in Washington’s Iran strategy and said Berlin should focus instead on Ukraine, immigration and energy problems at home.
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Ordinary Iranians are dealing with job losses, shortages, tighter controls, and a worsening economy. But the country’s main power structures remain intact — and hardliners appear more influential than before.
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Open deskIran’s foreign minister met Wang Yi in Beijing one week before Donald Trump’s visit to China, placing Beijing at the centre of efforts to break the US-Iran deadlock over the Strait of Hormuz.
Business
Open deskMeme coins remain one of the most speculative corners of the crypto market. While Dogecoin, Shiba Inu and Pepe still dominate the category, newer tokens such as MemeCore, Pudgy Penguins and political meme coins are fighting for market share.
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Open deskIran’s foreign minister met Wang Yi in Beijing one week before Donald Trump’s visit to China, placing Beijing at the centre of efforts to break the US-Iran deadlock over the Strait of Hormuz.