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IRAN

Nuclear talks positive despite difficulties

Iran's chief nuclear negotiator said on Tuesday that talks in Vienna were moving forward despite difficulties, but warned Teheran would stop the negotiations if faced with "unreasonable demands" or time wasting. Diplomats from European Union and the United States also said on Tuesday that the talks have been positive but a long road remains ahead. Talks are set to resume next week, according to an EU statement.

UNITED KINGDOM

G7 foreign ministers to meet face to face

Britain announced on Tuesday that G7 foreign and development ministers will hold their first face-to-face meeting since before the pandemic. The talks will be held in London from May 3 to 5. The last in-person meeting of foreign ministers from the world's leading economic powers took place in the French seaside resort of Dinard in April 2019. British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said strict COVID-secure measures would be in place for the meeting.

Agencies via Xinhua