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• Melania Trump calls for peace at meeting with Russia, Ukraine officials

  Bringing representatives of two warring nations to the executive mansion marks an unprecedented diplomatic intervention by an American first lady. The White House session focused on formal written agreements designating her as an intermediary for humanitarian arrangements, such as evacuation corridors and de-mining efforts. Her push comes just as fragile relief pauses expire and deadly hostilities resume on the ground.

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• Iran’s security chief says Putin meeting covered ‘post-war’ security

  The talks in Moscow between Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei and Russian President Vladimir Putin focused on future stability across the broader region. While specific frameworks for the post-war arrangements were withheld, the diplomatic engagement highlights ongoing strategic coordination between the two governments. The dialogue also emphasized top-level political relations between the Kremlin and Tehran's leadership.

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• Aipac spent $55m on losing congressional candidates in midterm elections: Report

  The pro-Israel lobbying group faced unprecedented electoral setbacks as voter backlash over foreign conflict and rising living costs blunted its financial influence. Heavy outlays failed to stop progressive critics from securing key legislative seats, marking a steep decline from the organization's dominant win rates in the previous two election cycles. These losses signal growing vulnerability for traditional foreign policy lobbies amidst shifting public sentiment.

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