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  NPT Chair Urges Unity for Nuclear Deal

  Ahead of the NPT Review Conference, the chair emphasized that the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons remains the world's only hope for curbing nuclear arms. Chairperson expressed strong determination to reach a consensus among member states, highlighting the urgency amid rising global tensions. The upcoming talks are seen as a critical opportunity to reinforce international commitments and prevent nuclear proliferation.

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  Starmer's Leadership on the Brink

  UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting calls to resign after revelations that Peter Mandelson was appointed US envoy despite failing security vetting. Starmer insists he was kept in the dark by the Foreign Office, which overruled security advice, and has vowed full transparency in Parliament. The scandal deepens as senior aides knew weeks ago, raising questions about Starmer's control and honesty. The coming week will be critical as Starmer must address Parliament amid growing political turmoil.

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  Hormuz Strait Reopens Amid US-Iran Talks

  The Strait of Hormuz has reopened to commercial shipping following Iran's announcement tied to a temporary ceasefire in Lebanon. Despite this, U.S. President Donald Trump insists the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports will continue until a formal peace deal is signed. Trump expressed optimism about reaching an agreement within days, highlighting ongoing negotiations and cooperation on nuclear material retrieval. The reopening signals a potential thaw in tensions, but the blockade's persistence underscores lingering mistrust as talks proceed.

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  Peru's Election Chaos Deepens

  Peru's presidential race faces mounting turmoil as delays in vote counting fuel calls for the resignation of Piero Corvetto, head of the National Office of Electoral Processes. With no clear challenger yet to conservative frontrunner Keiko Fujimori, the slow tally and alleged irregularities have shaken investor confidence and heightened political uncertainty. Leftist Roberto Sanchez and ultraconservative Rafael Lopez Aliaga remain neck and neck for second place, with final results expected in up to two weeks. The political stakes rise as Peru braces for a tense June 7 run-off.