US, Iran reach MoU on 60-day truce, Trump’s approval pending
US and Iranian negotiators have reached a memorandum of understanding on a proposed 60-day ceasefire extension.
US and Iran reach tentative deal for 60-day truce extension, officials say
The memorandum of understanding, which would enable further negotiations, still requires Donald Trump's final approval.
Netanyahu orders Israeli army to seize ‘70% of Gaza Strip’, violating ceasefire deal – The Guardian
- Netanyahu orders Israeli army to seize ‘70% of Gaza Strip’, violating ceasefire deal The Guardian
- Netanyahu says he directed Israeli military to take over 70% of Gaza CNN
- Netanyahu Says Israel Will Control 70 Percent of Gaza, Squeezing Hamas The New York Times
- Middle East war live: Netanyahu orders Israeli troops to occupy 70 percent of Gaza Strip France 24
- Israel’s Netanyahu directs army to seize 70 percent of Gaza Strip Al Jazeera
Iceland’s parliament votes to hold referendum on EU accession talks in August – Reuters
- Iceland's parliament votes to hold referendum on EU accession talks in August Reuters
- Iceland, Rattled by Trump’s Greenland Threats, Weighs Joining the E.U. The New York Times
- Trump Has Accidentally Strengthened the EU The New Republic
- Iceland’s foreign minister fears ‘Brexit moment’ in EU accession referendum The Guardian
- Nation Forced to Act After Trump, 79, Confuses Them for Target The Daily Beast
Hormuz, Suez, Panama: Why one can’t charge shipping fees – dw.com
- Hormuz, Suez, Panama: Why one can't charge shipping fees dw.com
- Iran and Oman in Talks Over Strait of Hormuz Ship Payment System The New York Times
- Iran in Talks With Oman Over Permanent Hormuz Toll System Bloomberg.com
- Iran’s Enriched Uranium Stockpile Not Part of Current Talks: Official تسنیم
- Iran says it is charging fees for 'navigational services' through Strait of Hormuz Euronews.com
CNN sues Perplexity, alleging unlawful distribution of copyrighted content
Perplexity unlawfully copied thousands of CNN stories, videos and images to power its products, CNN said in its lawsuit.
How War Changed Eid in Lebanon
After nearly three years of war and displacement, Eid in Lebanon no longer feels like celebration for many families.
Israel hits Lebanese capital in ‘targeted strike’
Beirut had until now largely been spared even as both Israel and Hezbollah accused each other of breaking last month's ceasefire.
Carney calls for new US-Canada partnership to ‘help make America great again’
Canada prime minister urges greater economic cooperation between the two countries in speech delivered in New York
Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney has called for a new relationship with the United States to “help make America great again”.
In a speech delivered in New York on Thursday, Carney said that there should be a “true partnership” that reimagines cooperation in specific sectors challenged by global competition.
Continue reading...Passenger disgusted by seatmate’s gross act on packed flight: ‘I hate people’ – New York Post
UN ‘adds Israel to blacklist’ for conflict-related sexual violence
Israeli ambassador to the UN says Tel Aviv will cut ties with UN chief Antonio Guterres over the upcoming report.
Joint Statement on Public Health Travel Measures Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 – U.S. Department of State (.gov)
- Joint Statement on Public Health Travel Measures Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 U.S. Department of State (.gov)
- US, Mexico, Canada announce Ebola-related travel measures ahead of World Cup Reuters
- Ugandans, Congolese and South Sudanese in Canada got visas suspended in wake of Ebola travel restrictions CBC
- Trilateral statement from the United States, Mexico and Canada on public health travel measures canada.ca
- US, Mexico, Canada rolling out Ebola-related travel measures ahead of World Cup The Hill
Latvia parliament approves new gov’t after drone dispute toppled coalition
Latvia's government reform ensures a pro-Western path as regional drone incidents heighten security concerns.
Russia Lets Private Firms Buy Heavy Weapons to Defend Sites From Drone Attacks – RBC – The Moscow Times
- Russia Lets Private Firms Buy Heavy Weapons to Defend Sites From Drone Attacks – RBC The Moscow Times
- Russia to task bankers with shooting down Ukrainian drones Al Jazeera
- Ukraine war briefing: Shoot down drones yourself, Russia tells its banks The Guardian
- Russia just passed a law allowing its central bank to down drones CNBC
- Russian banks to arm themselves against Ukrainian drones Financial Times
Are US and Iran close to peace or sliding back to war?
Neither side seems interested in a return to all-out conflict, despite the latest exchange of strikes.
US inflation surges to three-year high amid tensions with Iran
Heightened petrol prices led the inflationary pressures, with prices that jumped 5.5 percent in April.
US justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll
The case centres on whether the former columnist lied about the funding she received for her civil lawsuit against the US president.
Smoke rises over Beirut after Israeli strike
Footage shows smoke billowing over south Beirut following an Israeli attack on the Lebanese capital.
‘Premature and disconnected’: Gulf states see Trump Abraham Accords demand as empty bargaining chip – The Jerusalem Post
- 'Premature and disconnected': Gulf states see Trump Abraham Accords demand as empty bargaining chip The Jerusalem Post
- The Mideast Is Baffled by Trump’s Call to Expand Abraham Accords The New York Times
- Trump’s Hail Mary on Abraham Accords falls flat The Hill
- Trump asked Muslim leaders to join Abraham Accords after Iran war ends Axios
- Press Review - Trump met with 'laughter and silence' by US allies in Gulf region France 24
Hundreds flee India crackdown on undocumented migrants
Hundreds flee India crackdown on undocumented migrants