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Morning Briefing: May 30, 2026

Anadolu’s recap of top stories from around the globe30 May 2026

UN Security Council renews South Sudan sanctions

Resolution extends sanctions regime, including arms embargo, travel bans, asset freezes, until May 31, 202730 May 2026

Mark Carney says Canada, China building 'more stable and constructive partnership'

Canadian prime minister, Chinese foreign minister 'focused on creating new opportunities and greater prosperity on both sides of the Pacific'30 May 2026

Mosque in Netherlands attacked, complaint filed

Worshippers feel increasingly threatened due to rising attacks targeting Muslims, mosques, says Islamic Foundation Netherlands30 May 2026

Mexican Congress passes bill to annul elections in case of 'foreign intervention'

Mexico enacts constitutional reform to overturn electoral processes affected by foreign manipulation or intervention30 May 2026

UN says Israel did not provide 'iota' of evidence it took efforts to prevent sexual violence amid blacklisting

'I did not get any response, any response on the substantive aspect of the preventive measures,' says Pramila Patten29 May 2026

Iran says message exchanges with US continue, no final understanding reached

Strait of Hormuz lies within territorial waters of Iran and Oman and requires special arrangements, says Foreign Ministry spokesman29 May 2026

Turkish president marks 573rd anniversary of Istanbul's conquest, hails legacy of Mehmed II

Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the 1453 conquest brought peace, security, and renewal to the city, calling it defining moment in history29 May 2026

Lebanese president, US secretary of state discuss ceasefire efforts, regional developments

President Aoun received phone call from US Secretary of State Rubio, says Lebanese presidency29 May 2026

Trump weighs Iran deal in meeting with aides but holds off on final approval: Report

US president had said earlier he would be meeting with officials to make 'final determination' on potential deal; New York Times reports no decision reached29 May 2026

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