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Iran's president says it will negotiate with the US

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-02-03T09:35:01+00:00

Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would pursue "fair and equitable" talks, as the US builds up forces in the region.

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L’Iran sermonne les diplomates européens espérant des négociations avec les Etats-Unis

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-02-03T09:32:30+00:00

Après le placement des gardiens de la révolution sur la liste des organisations terroristes par l’Union européenne, les ambassadeurs des pays membres ont tous été convoqués par les autorités iraniennes, qui veulent montrer que la résistance face à l’Occident se poursuit.

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Négociations Iran-Etats-Unis : la priorité doit être la fin de la « répression », avant le nucléaire, plaide Jean-Noël Barrot

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-02-03T09:30:51+00:00

Le président iranien, Massoud Pezeshkian, espère « des négociations équitables dans le cadre de[s] intérêts » iraniens, a-t-il exprimé mardi. La veille, Donald Trump s’était dit confiant sur la possibilité d’un accord, après des jours d’échanges de menaces entre les deux pays.

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Négociations Iran-Etats-Unis : la priorité doit être la fin de la « répression », avant le nucléaire, plaide Jean-Noël Barrot

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-02-03T09:30:50+00:00

Le président iranien, Massoud Pezeshkian, espère « des négociations équitables dans le cadre de[s] intérêts » iraniens, a-t-il exprimé mardi. La veille, Donald Trump s’était dit confiant sur la possibilité d’un accord, après des jours d’échanges de menaces entre les deux pays.

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Négociations Iran - Etats-Unis : la priorité doit être la fin de la « répression », avant le nucléaire, plaide Jean-Noël Barrot

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-02-03T09:30:50+00:00

Le président iranien, Massoud Pezeshkian, a dit mardi espérer « des négociations équitables dans le cadre de[s] intérêts » de son pays. La veille, Donald Trump s’était dit confiant quant à la possibilité d’un accord, après des jours de menaces réciproques.

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Aluminium futures: A price correction possible

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-03T09:28:18+00:00

Although the trend has not turned bearish yet, the price action shows that the resistance at ₹325 is strong. Consequently, the rally above ₹325 that occurred last week did not sustain

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On Eve of Peace Talks, Russia Hits Power Plants in Frigid Ukraine

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-02-03T09:23:24+00:00

Missiles overnight targeted electrical facilities in Kyiv and other parts of the country, according to local authorities, despite President Trump’s request for a pause.

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A hot economy? RBA’s rate hike justification is hard to swallow for Australians struggling with cost-of-living crisis

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-03T09:20:57+00:00

Economists and the central bank might see a roaring economy but workers and mortgage holders still feel like they’re doing it toughGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Reserve Bank thinks the economy is running too hot and needed a rate hike to slow it down.It sure doesn’t feel that way. Continue reading...

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ICE agents confronted at Mexican diner in Minneapolis

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-02-03T09:16:32+00:00

“Go home!” Residents in Minneapolis confronted ICE agents who had stopped to eat at a local Mexican restaurant.

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Minister denounces Mandelson for interview in which he claims outrage about his Epstein links ‘disproportionate’ – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-03T09:13:46+00:00

‘It is shameful. It does shame politics,’ said health minister Karin SmythGood morning. Keir Starmer tried to assuage public and political outrage about Lord Mandelson yesterday by saying that he would like to see him kicked out of the House of Lords for good, but that is not good enough for the many people saying that the government should pass primary legislation to remove his peerage. One of those people is Ed Davey, the Lib Dem leader, who told Radio 4 this morning a “very short bill” could be passed “today”. As Jessica Elgot and Emine Sinmaz report in our overnight story, it may turn out

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Adani Ports shares up 8.9% on 21% jump in Q3 profit

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-03T09:12:18+00:00

The strong performance prompted India’s largest private port operator to raise its full-year EBITDA guidance to ₹22,800 crore, ₹800 crore above its previous top-end estimate

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Video: Syrian government forces enter city of Hasakah

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-02-03T09:06:57+00:00

Syrian government forces have entered the city of Hasakah, which had been under the control of the Kurdish-led SDF.

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Kotak Mutual Fund launches services sector-focused equity scheme

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-03T09:06:23+00:00

The fund will invest across market capitalizations in service-oriented businesses spanning consumer services, telecom, healthcare, logistics, financial services, IT, power, and oil & gas sectors

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El misterio de Ojo de Nila: la casa que flota sobre la selva en Costa Rica

Source: Clarin · Published: 2026-02-03T09:01:19+00:00

La proyectó Estudio Saxe, de Benjamín García Saxe.La construcción se destaca por su eficiencia energética y bajo impacto ambiental.Se implantó utilizando un sistema modular que se integra visualmente con el paisaje costero.

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En Iran, la répression frappe aussi les médecins ayant soigné les manifestants

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-02-03T09:00:02+00:00

Depuis les manifestations de janvier, l’étau se resserre sur les médecins et le personnel soignant ayant pris en charge les blessés. Arrestations, menaces et intimidations se multiplient, tandis que les autorités exigent la communication de l’identité des patients.

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Банки заработали 3,5 трлн рублей в 2025 году

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-02-03T09:00:00+00:00

В 2025 г. российские банки заработали 3,5 трлн руб. чистой прибыли, что немного ниже результата рекордного 2024 г. (3,8 трлн руб.) из-за роста стоимости риска по кредитам, сообщил ЦБ в обзоре о развитии банковского сектора. При этом рентабельность капитала (ROE) в среднем по сектору снизилась до 18% в сравнении с 23% в 2024 г.

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Immediate halt of Russian crude oil imports to India unlikely soon

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-03T08:55:54+00:00

The announcement of the US-India trade deal includes removing the 25% penal tariffs on India, with the latter agreeing to stop purchases of crude oil from Russia

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