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US media report points to memorandum to end war after Trump pauses mission to open strait

A U.S. media outlet reported on Wednesday that the White House believed it was closing in on a one-page memorandum to end the war with Iran, after U.S.

US media report points to memorandum to end war after Trump pauses mission to open strait
Health|Political|World

Zambia blasts the US over a $2 billion health deal in exchange for critical minerals

Zambia accuses the U.S. of linking a $2 billion health assistance deal to access to its rich mineral resources

Zambia blasts the US over a $2 billion health deal in exchange for critical minerals
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Audi fears 'significant' tariff impact ahead of SUV launch in US

A looming U.S. tariff hike would have a 'significant' impact on German premium carmaker Audi as it pushes ahead with plans to launch its largest SUV in the U.S. this summer,

Audi fears 'significant' tariff impact ahead of SUV launch in US
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UAE says it is discussing currency swap line with US

The United Arab Emirates is discussing a currency swap line with the United States, its trade minister said on Monday.

UAE says it is discussing currency swap line with US
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Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced “Project Freedom” to help ships leave the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday

Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday
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CNN boards first commercial flight to Venezuela in nearly seven years

CNN's David Culver took off on a commercial passenger plane from the US to Venezuela as the countries continue to restore economic ties following the ouster of Venezuela’s strongman leader in January.

CNN boards first commercial flight to Venezuela in nearly seven years
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US names Vietnam as top concern country in intellectual property rights report

The U.S.

US names Vietnam as top concern country in intellectual property rights report
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UN's Guterres says money owed by US is 'non-negotiable'

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday that the billions of dollars the United States owes to the world body is "non-negotiable," after reports that

UN's Guterres says money owed by US is 'non-negotiable'
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Remy breaks years of sales declines and still disappoints

Remy Cointreau reported positive annual sales on Thursday for the first time since 2023 but still fell short of forecasts, undermining CEO Franck Marilly's

Remy breaks years of sales declines and still disappoints
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Philippines not concerned Iran war will distract US from region, top defence official says

The Philippines is not worried about any reduction in U.S. deterrence capabilities in the Indo-Pacific due to the war in the Middle East,

Philippines not concerned Iran war will distract US from region, top defence official says
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The Latest: Iran wants Strait of Hormuz reopening tied to an end to the war, officials say

Iran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz without addressing its nuclear program

The Latest: Iran wants Strait of Hormuz reopening tied to an end to the war, officials say
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Oil prices hit two-week high as Iran talks stall and Strait of Hormuz shipments lag

Oil prices climbed about 3% to a two-week high on Monday as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran stalled and shipments through the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices hit two-week high as Iran talks stall and Strait of Hormuz shipments lag
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Despite Iran tensions, King Charles III will follow his mother's lead in celebrating US-UK bonds

King Charles III embarks on a state visit to the U.S. on Monday, aiming to strengthen ties between the two nations

Despite Iran tensions, King Charles III will follow his mother's lead in celebrating US-UK bonds
Crime|Political|US|World

US agrees Venezuelan government can pay Maduro’s legal fees, ending weekslong standoff

US agrees Venezuelan government can pay Maduro’s legal fees, ending weekslong standoff

US agrees Venezuelan government can pay Maduro’s legal fees, ending weekslong standoff
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Russia vows to help Cuba withstand US 'blackmail and threats'

Russia said on Friday that it stood in solidarity with Cuba and would continue to provide humanitarian aid to the Communist‑run island republic, rejecting what it

Russia vows to help Cuba withstand US 'blackmail and threats'
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China rejects Trump accusation that intercepted Iran ship was 'gift from China'

China's foreign ministry on Friday rejected an accusation by U.S.

China rejects Trump accusation that intercepted Iran ship was 'gift from China'
Political|Sports|World

Italy dismisses replacing Iran at the World Cup after suggestion by Trump official

Four-time champion Italy is not interested in replacing Iran at the upcoming World Cup in North America following a suggestion to that effect by U.S. special envoy Paolo Zampolli

Italy dismisses replacing Iran at the World Cup after suggestion by Trump official
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U.S. concerned about Chinese infrastructure in Argentina, U.S. security official says

The United States is concerned about some Chinese infrastructure in Argentina, U.S.

U.S. concerned about Chinese infrastructure in Argentina, U.S. security official says
MidEast|Political|World

Pakistan PM welcomes US-Iran ceasefire extension

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday thanked U.S.

Pakistan PM welcomes US-Iran ceasefire extension
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Lebanese state not seeking confrontation with Hezbollah but won't be intimidated, PM says

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Tuesday his government was not seeking confrontation with Iran-backed Hezbollah, but would

Lebanese state not seeking confrontation with Hezbollah but won't be intimidated, PM says
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North Korea again tests cluster munitions in a launch observed by Kim and his daughter

North Korea says it test-launched ballistic missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads for the second time this month

North Korea again tests cluster munitions in a launch observed by Kim and his daughter
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Egypt working with Pakistan on lasting US-Iran peace plan, minister says

Egypt is working closely with Pakistan on a framework aimed at securing a lasting peace between the U.S. and Iran, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Saturday.

Egypt working with Pakistan on lasting US-Iran peace plan, minister says
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Russia's Lavrov says time has come for conversation with US about future economic ties

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said at a summit in Turkey's Antalya that the time has come for a conversation with the U.S. about how Washington sees future economic ties

Russia's Lavrov says time has come for conversation with US about future economic ties
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Traffic and trepidation in the Persian Gulf could keep gasoline prices from dropping quickly

Oil prices plunged and the stock market rallied after U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister said that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open

Traffic and trepidation in the Persian Gulf could keep gasoline prices from dropping quickly