Iran Rejects Direct Nuclear Talks with U.S., Open to Indirect Dialogue Amid Rising Tensions and Trump’s Warnings

Tehran, Iran – Iran has rejected President Donald Trump’s proposal for face-to-face negotiations over its expanding nuclear program, instead leaving the door slightly ajar for indirect talks. President Masoud Pezeshkian articulated this stance through a televised statement, famously rejecting the direct approach but hinting at a possible willingness to engage through intermediaries, such as Oman which has often acted as a go-between for the two nations. This refusal came in response to a letter from …

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Social Development Dialogue Highlights Integration and Inclusive Policies in Latin America and Caribbean

Santiago, Chile – Social development authorities from various countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, along with international officials, gathered at the headquarters of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) to discuss inclusive social development policies and social protection systems in the region. The high-level event emphasized the importance of dialogue and regional integration in advancing these policies and systems on March 21, 2024. The discussions at the Dialogue on Inclusive …

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