From Trump’s ‘Unacceptable’ to Russia’s Wage Gap: Today’s Top World News

AGENCY, A range of developments drew global attention on Sunday. From US-Iran tensions and Russia’s internal economy to an aviation incident, the day remained eventful.

Tehran’s Proposal ‘Unacceptable’
US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s new peace negotiation proposal, calling it “unacceptable.” According to the Fars news agency, Iran’s 14-point proposal does not include a 15-year halt to uranium enrichment and reiterates that the Strait of Hormuz will not be opened until a final agreement is reached between the two sides. Meanwhile, Trump announced that the US will launch a military operation starting Monday morning to ensure the safe passage of commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

Push for a Nuclear-Free Middle East
Russia has signalled it may come forward with new initiatives to establish a zone free of weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East. Russia’s Permanent Representative to International Organisations in Vienna, Mikhail Ulyanov, stated that Israel’s position remains the main obstacle.

Wide Wage Gap Across Russian Regions
Data has revealed that the gap between the highest and lowest average salaries in Russia has reached nearly 162,000 rubles. According to Rosstat, the average monthly salary in Chukotka stands at 208,400 rubles, compared to just 46,600 rubles in the Republic of Ingushetia.

United Airlines Plane Avoids Disaster in Newark
A United Airlines Boeing 767 struck a highway light pole while landing at Newark airport in the United States. All 231 passengers and crew members aboard the flight arriving from Venice, Italy, were safe, and the Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into the incident.