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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations - MEHR

Iran's top joint military command, ​Khatam al-Anbiya Central ‌Headquarters, said on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz would be closed to vessel traffic, citing alleged violations

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations - MEHR
MidEast|Political|World

Iran's Khamenei says he approved MoU with US, despite reservations, after assurances on Iran's rights

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday he had authorised a memorandum of understanding signed by the Iranian and U.S. presidents, despite holding a different view,

Iran's Khamenei says he approved MoU with US, despite reservations, after assurances on Iran's rights
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue

An initial agreement to end the war between the United States and Iran calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and would waive sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely

US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he spoke to Trump, Macron after G7 summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said late on Wednesday he had spoken to U.S.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he spoke to Trump, Macron after G7 summit
Business|Economy|Political|World

What challenges could stand in the way of a final US-Iran deal?

When U.S. and Iranian negotiators sit down in Switzerland on Friday after nearly four months of war, the stakes couldn’t be higher as they face an

What challenges could stand in the way of a final US-Iran deal?
MidEast|Political|World

Iran's top negotiator Qalibaf to attend signing of interim deal with US

Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf will be present for the signing of an interim agreement to end the war with the U.S., an Iranian deputy foreign minister said on

Iran's top negotiator Qalibaf to attend signing of interim deal with US
MidEast|Political|World

Initial deal to end US-Iran war moves toward formal signing despite lingering questions

An initial agreement between the United States and Iran to extend their shaky ceasefire is inching toward a formal signing

Initial deal to end US-Iran war moves toward formal signing despite lingering questions
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Scouring the Strait of Hormuz for mines could take weeks

Ensuring the Strait of Hormuz is safe from mines could delay a return to normal shipping traffic by weeks following a deal to reopen the waterway, shipping

Scouring the Strait of Hormuz for mines could take weeks
Environment|Science|World

This successful Arctic fishing treaty has kept Russia, China, the US and others working together for 5 years – it could be a model for future diplomacy

As sea ice melts, more of the Arctic Ocean opens up. A former ambassador explains how this treaty creates time for scientists to figure out what lives there.

This successful Arctic fishing treaty has kept Russia, China, the US and others working together for 5 years – it could be a model for future diplomacy
Sports|Travel|World

Soccer-Uruguay's flight to Miami for World Cup match delayed due to airline error

Uruguay's flight from Mexico to Miami for their World Cup opener was delayed by several hours on Sunday due to an airline error, FIFA said.

Soccer-Uruguay's flight to Miami for World Cup match delayed due to airline error
Crime|Political|World

Trump says US military strike killed leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang

President Donald Trump said on Friday U.S. forces carried out a strike that killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, also known as Niño

Trump says US military strike killed leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang
Economy|Education|Health|Science|Technology

Smartphones arrived just before the US fertility rate plunged. One study says it’s a direct cause

Smartphones arrived just before the US fertility rate plunged. One study says it’s a direct cause

Smartphones arrived just before the US fertility rate plunged. One study says it’s a direct cause
World

US, Iran exchange attacks as Trump threatens further escalation

The United States launched new strikes against multiple targets overnight in Iran, the U.S. military said on Wednesday, as

US, Iran exchange attacks as Trump threatens further escalation
Business|Economy|World

US Justice Department subpoenas major banks over alleged 'debanking,' source says

The U.S.

US Justice Department subpoenas major banks over alleged 'debanking,' source says
Political|World

Exclusive: Lebanese president accuses Iran of using his country as a bargaining chip in peace talks with the US

Exclusive: Lebanese president accuses Iran of using his country as a bargaining chip in peace talks with the US

Exclusive: Lebanese president accuses Iran of using his country as a bargaining chip in peace talks with the US
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Bosnia's World Cup pursuit begins at a home-away-from home in the American Midwest

Far from its European homeland, Bosnia and Herzegovina has zealous fans in the American Midwest as it prepares for its second World Cup

Bosnia's World Cup pursuit begins at a home-away-from home in the American Midwest
Business|Economy|Political|World

US cites forced labor concerns as grounds for new tariffs

The Trump administration has proposed tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries after determining they had

US cites forced labor concerns as grounds for new tariffs
Science|Technology|World

US, South Korea discuss nuclear cooperation in security talks

South Korea and the U.S. held inaugural talks this week to discuss nuclear cooperation under a joint fact sheet on security agreed by U.S.

US, South Korea discuss nuclear cooperation in security talks
Business|Economy|World

The Latest: Appeals court rules Trump policy illegally banned transgender troops from military

A divided panel of federal appeal court judges has ruled that a Trump administration policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service

The Latest: Appeals court rules Trump policy illegally banned transgender troops from military
Business|Economy|Political|World

UN labour agency freezes US official's appointment over unpaid dues

The International Labour Organization has rescinded the appointment of a top U.S. official to be deputy head of the UN agency because of

UN labour agency freezes US official's appointment over unpaid dues
Health|Science|World

Kenya pushes ahead with Ebola quarantine facility in partnership with US despite court order

Kenya pushes ahead with Ebola quarantine facility in partnership with US despite court order

Kenya pushes ahead with Ebola quarantine facility in partnership with US despite court order
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Nomura seeks US fund management acquisitions as part of global expansion

Japan's Nomura Holdings is looking for acquisition targets for its investment management business in the U.S. to build on last year's $1.8 billion buyout of

Nomura seeks US fund management acquisitions as part of global expansion
Health|Political|Science|World

US to quarantine citizens exposed to Ebola in Kenya, not bring them home

The U.S. is setting up a facility in Kenya to quarantine U.S. citizens who have been exposed to Ebola, and will not bring them home

US to quarantine citizens exposed to Ebola in Kenya, not bring them home
Business|Economy|Environment|World

A warning to critical minerals buyers: avoid butter mountains, aluminium floods

Western governments, currently ploughing tens of billions of dollars into critical minerals in an effort to break their reliance on China, could look to

A warning to critical minerals buyers: avoid butter mountains, aluminium floods