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Trump says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday
President Trump is increasing economic pressure on Tehran after Iran set new conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. While
topicCan the U.S. and Iran take the off-ramp?
Iran and Oman are close to finalizing a framework for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, though Tehran demands the
topicIran launches renewed missile attacks as US and Saudis strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq
Iran has resumed missile attacks, prompting the US and Saudi Arabia to launch airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq. The
topicMultiple Fires Reported Across Crimea Following Overnight Drone Strikes
Ukrainian drones ignited massive fires at the Syzran and Ilsky oil refineries during an overnight barrage on Saturday. This attack
topicPakistan’s Kashmir Problem
Pakistan faces intensifying internal instability as violent unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir coincides with a nationwide tr
topicEurope’s Summer of Reckoning Is ‘Just the Beginning’
A strengthening super El Nino is contributing to record hot oceans, deadly heat waves, and widespread wildfires, suggesting 2026 m
topicLive Updates: U.S.-Iran deal signing gets more ships moving in Strait of Hormuz, but big challenges remain
The US and Iran are struggling to reach a deal on the Strait of Hormuz as tensions escalate. Iran has claimed strikes on two ships
topicMan charged after suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh
Labour MSP Monica Lennon has urged the First Minister to recall the Scottish Parliament following far-right violence at Glasgow Gr
Israel in talks with US over continuing its Lebanon troop deployment, officials say
Iran is conditioning the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz on sweeping US concessions. The Iranian government demands an end to US
topicOil tankers navigate the Strait of Hormuz despite threats from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard
The Strait of Hormuz remains open despite threats from Iran's Revolutionary Guard. US President Donald Trump said he is personally
topicZelenskyy says Ukraine drones struck refining facilities in Russia
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine struck two major oil refineries and other oil facilities deep inside Russian
topicTens of thousands of migrants voluntarily leave after crossing into Spanish territory of Ceuta
Most of the 50,000 to 60,000 migrants who entered the Spanish exclave of Ceuta on July 30-31 have returned to Morocco. However, th
topicItaly reimposes border controls on Spain after Ceuta migrant surge
Italy has suspended the EU Schengen free-travel pact with Spain and closed its air and sea borders due to a migrant crisis in Ceut
topicEngland's 'King of the North' Faces a Big Test
Current intelligence fails to provide updates on Andy Burnham or his status as a potential Prime Minister. Recent data streams con
topicSpain’s Ceuta In ‘Chaos’: What To Know About Migrant Surge
Ceuta is managing the aftermath of a massive migration surge where 60,000 people entered the Spanish exclave. Most migrants have r
topicWhy some think a weakened Iran could emerge stronger
Iranian leaders maintain a united front regarding their current war strategy against the United States, though they remain sharply
topicTrump's America gets global side-eye
A US federal appeals court stopped the Trump administration from freezing roughly $20 billion in clean energy grants from the Gree
topicThousands of Migrants Enter Ceuta, a Spanish Enclave, From Morocco
Spain is securing the border of its North African enclave, Ceuta, by installing a floating sea barrier following a deadly influx o
topicIran strikes cargo ship on U.N.-backed route in Strait of Hormuz
An attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz has occurred while the United States and Iran disagree on the status of diplomat
topicOman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan to ease Strait of Hormuz tensions
Iran and Oman have agreed on a shipping route to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with ships entering via Iranian-controlled waters an
topicPolice respond to reports of two trains colliding north of London
There are no new corroborated reports regarding the train collision north of London. Previous data indicates a June 19 crash that
topicTen years on, Brexit's economic impact is becoming clearer
The UK continues to manage economic upheaval and uncertainty a decade after the referendum. Prime Minister Andy Burnham now faces
topic40 People Drown in France Amid Scorching Temperatures
Severe heat and dry conditions in France have led to the shutdown of three nuclear reactors and reduced capacity for eight others
topic60,000 migrants crossed into Spanish territory of Ceuta, but most soon left voluntarily
Spanish authorities are struggling to manage thousands of migrants who remain in the North African exclave of Ceuta following a bo