Hormuz deal ‘close’: What’s the latest on each side’s positions?
US officials say they would not accept any arrangement on the waterway that would leave Iran in control.
Uganda football star Owori killed, weeks after death of rugby’s Gongodyo
SC Villa captain and Ugandan international David Owori was found unconscious by passers-by, but later pronounced dead.
Iran says it has a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz—and shipowners are outraged by its plan to charge fees – Fortune
- Iran says it has a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz—and shipowners are outraged by its plan to charge fees Fortune
- Proposed Hormuz passage deal not feasible for shipping industry, sources say Reuters
- Strait of Hormuz tolls would harm livelihoods worldwide, shipowners warn Al Jazeera
- Shipowners Say Hormuz Tolls Would Lead to More Charges Elsewhere Bloomberg.com
- Global shipping calls on UN, IMO to ensure no Hormuz tolls Journal of Commerce
Top Democrats accuse Trump officials over Israeli settlers’ ‘unbridled violence’
Letter says lifting of sanctions sent ‘clear message’ settlers can use deadly force in West Bank without consequences
Senior Democrats have accused Donald Trump’s administration of giving a green light to violent Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, warning that its policies created “a climate of impunity and unbridled violence” that endangers both Palestinians and US citizens.
In a letter seen by the Guardian, a group of 19 Democratic senators and representatives call for the restoration of sanctions against extremist settlers and demand independent US investigations into the deaths of nine US citizens killed in the West Bank since 2022.
Continue reading...Gen Keane questions whether Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar can be trusted in Iran talks – Fox News
- Gen Keane questions whether Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar can be trusted in Iran talks Fox News
- Jack Keane: Trump's Gaza peace deal is a 'huge step forward' Yahoo
- Pakistan responds after Trump leaves Pak out of list of countries mediating between US & Iran | We remain engaged: Pakistan | Inshorts Inshorts
- Gen. Jack Keane warns Iran peace talks face obstacles as Trump weighs options eciks.org
- Pakistan Brokered Hormuz Peace While Its Corridor Armed Iran With Chinese Missiles Tech Times
The Americans losing homes to Israel’s war in Lebanon – CNN
- The Americans losing homes to Israel’s war in Lebanon CNN
- Israel Strikes Lebanon After Accusing Hezbollah of Cease-Fire Violation The New York Times
- Israel strikes south Lebanon after soldiers killed, talks continue in Rome Reuters
- Israeli attacks wound eight in Lebanon despite Rome talks Al Jazeera
- Israel refuses to withdraw from more south Lebanon areas at talks France 24
Indian journalist Tarun Tejpal sentenced to 10 years in jail for rape
Tejpal, who has denied the accusations, can appeal against the verdict in India's Supreme Court.
‘Morocco feels emboldened’: Trump’s influence in spotlight after Ceuta disaster
Washington-Rabat ties under scrutiny as questions swirl over what led to deadly influx into tiny Spanish territory
The cosy relationship between Washington and Rabat has long been flaunted by both sides, from Morocco’s announcement this year that it would be the first African state to join Donald Trump’s Board of Peace to the congratulatory message recently sent by Trump to mark King Mohammed VI’s 27 years in power.
The latest example landed this week. As Spain grappled with the aftermath of the sudden influx – and swift return – of more than 70,000 people into Ceuta, Morocco’s monarch confirmed he had named a $1bn highway flanking the disputed territory of Western Sahara after Trump.
Continue reading...South Korea police raid football association over Hong appointment process
Hong Myung-bo's appointment under scrutiny amid raids with lack of proper interview process previously alleged.
Sudan war threatens ancient Meroe pyramids, a UNESCO Heritage Site
More than 200 ancient Meroe pyramids are imperilled by Sudan’s escalating war and neglect.
Nigerian president hails ‘largest ever’ single-day rescue as 308 abductees are freed in country’s north – nbcnews.com
- Nigerian president hails ‘largest ever’ single-day rescue as 308 abductees are freed in country’s north nbcnews.com
- Nigerian president hails 'largest ever' single-day rescue as 308 abductees freed in country's north AP News
- Nigerian security forces free more than 300 hostages in ‘largest single-day recovery’ The Guardian
- Nigerian security forces rescue 308 abductees from Kainji Lake National Park BBC
- Nigerian forces rescue 308 kidnap victims, presidency says Reuters
Nigerian president hails ‘largest ever’ single-day rescue as 308 abductees are freed in country’s north – nbcnews.com
- Nigerian president hails ‘largest ever’ single-day rescue as 308 abductees are freed in country’s north nbcnews.com
- Nigerian president hails 'largest ever' single-day rescue as 308 abductees freed in country's north AP News
- Nigerian security forces free more than 300 hostages in ‘largest single-day recovery’ The Guardian
- Nigerian security forces rescue 308 abductees from Kainji Lake National Park BBC
- Nigerian forces rescue 308 kidnap victims, presidency says Reuters
Sheikh Hasina vows to return, but will Bangladesh accept convicted ex-PM? – Al Jazeera
- Sheikh Hasina vows to return, but will Bangladesh accept convicted ex-PM? Al Jazeera
- Ousted Bangladeshi leader says she will return from exile despite death sentence NBC News
- India-Bangladesh relations hit new low over exiled PM’s speech to press in Delhi The Guardian
- This exiled leader faces execution threat if she returns home. She wants to go anyway CNN
- Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina says ban on her party should be lifted Reuters
US-Israel war on Iran upends Europe’s summer holiday travel patterns
Holidaymakers are sticking closer to home as the conflict rages, while tourism operators adapt.
Ukraine’s military hits one of Russia’s biggest oil refineries in long-range drone attack – CNBC
- Ukraine’s military hits one of Russia’s biggest oil refineries in long-range drone attack CNBC
- Ukraine hits two oil refineries deep in Russian territory BBC
- Fire caused by drones at oil refinery in Russia's Yaroslavl has been extinguished, governor says Reuters
- Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries; 6 killed, dozens hurt in Ukraine upi.com
- Ukraine Says It Hit Two of Russia’s Oil Refineries Overnight Bloomberg.com
Sheikh Hasina vows to return, but will Bangladesh accept fugitive ex-PM?
Awami League leader plans to return from India exile despite facing death sentence over 2024 protest crackdown.
Iranian footballers who defied Tehran become Australian citizens
There were among seven to be granted humanitarian visas while playing in Australia - but the other five changed their minds and returned to Iran.
How Ukrainians Are Using Social Media to Track Russian Ballistic Missiles – The New York Times
- How Ukrainians Are Using Social Media to Track Russian Ballistic Missiles The New York Times
- Shelter gaps leave Ukrainians desperate, angry as Russian attacks mount Reuters
- Seeking safety in Kyiv's metro stations becomes ritual once more amid regular Russian barrages ca.news.yahoo.com
- Kyiv defenceless against ballistic missiles. Day 1623 of the war OSW Ośrodek Studiów Wschodnich
- There are more than 61,000 shelters in Ukraine - Ministry of Internal Affairs ukranews.com
Venezuela’s Response to Earthquakes Exposes Government’s Shortcomings – The New York Times
- Venezuela’s Response to Earthquakes Exposes Government’s Shortcomings The New York Times
- Demolition complicates the search for bodies after Venezuela’s earthquakes Al Jazeera
- On Venezuela’s Coast, Life Is Reduced to Survival and Burial The New York Times
- The Venezuela earthquakes: Finding hope and resilience amid the rubble humaneworld.org
- Beaufort woman part of relief efforts for Venezuelan earthquake survivors in need of prosthetics WTOC
The Music Festival Trying to Make Drug Use Safer – The New York Times
The Music Festival Trying to Make Drug Use Safer The New York Times