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Iran Rejects Trump’s Claim of Planned US Talks
Iran has dismissed President Donald Trump’s claim that fresh talks with the United States are underway, insisting no negotiations are taking place after he said he delayed new military strikes to give diplomacy another chance. a videograb from footage made available on June 18, 2026, from the X account of French President Emmanuel Macron showing…
Iran, US Set To Resume Talks As Strait Tensions Persist
US President Donald Trump says talks with Iran are set to begin, even as tensions remain high around the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Iran, meanwhile, says it is close to reaching an agreement with Oman on a new shipping route after a tanker reported an explosion near the waterway, highlighting continued instability in one of…
Trump Says Gulf Leaders Influenced Decision To Delay Iran Strikes
US President Donald Trump says consultations with Gulf leaders played a major role in his decision to hold off on ordering new strikes against Iran, highlighting regional diplomacy as efforts to ease tensions continue. WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday he decided to hold off on ordering American forces to carry out new strikes against Iran at…
Iran Executes Two Men Convicted Of Spying For Israel
Iranian authorities have executed two men convicted of spying for Israel, saying they were found guilty of espionage and collaboration with Israeli intelligence following judicial proceedings. Iran flag Iran on Monday executed two men convicted of spying for Israel, the judiciary said, the latest in a wave of hangings over alleged espionage. Since the start…
Nationwide Blackout Hits Cuba After Grid Failure
Cuba has been plunged into a nationwide blackout after a major failure in its electricity grid, underscoring the country’s worsening power crisis driven by fuel shortages and a lack of replacement parts. A man rides his bicycle down a street during a blackout in Havana on August 1, 2026 Cuba’s national electricity grid has collapsed,…
Japan, US Confirm Rare Joint Move To Support Yen
Japan and the United States have confirmed a rare joint intervention to strengthen the Japanese yen, with US President Donald Trump describing the coordinated action as a gesture of friendship and support for Japan’s economy. Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama speaks to the media about the US-Japan joint action at the Finance Ministry in Tokyo…
Washington Wildfires Destroy 600 Structures, Force 60,000 Evacuations
Fast-moving wildfires in Spokane, Washington, have destroyed about 600 structures and forced nearly 60,000 people to evacuate, with more than 1,000 square kilometres burned across the state as firefighters battle largely uncontained blazes. A vehicle and structure burned on N Skyline Drive, Washington, due to a wildfire [Young Kwak/AP Photo] Published On 3 Aug 20263…
Idaho Fast-Food Restaurant Shooting Suspect Died By Suicide, Police Say
Police say the suspect in the shooting at a fast-food restaurant in Idaho died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, as authorities continue investigating the incident and its circumstances. TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) — The suspect in a fatal shooting at a fast-food restaurant in Idaho died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said Sunday, crediting…
Trump Says US Will Halt Iran Strikes As Deal To End War Nears
US President Donald Trump says he will order a halt to planned strikes on Iran after negotiators reached the framework of an agreement aimed at ending the conflict, describing the development as a major step toward peace. WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump says he will order American forces to hold off on new strikes against Iran, claiming…
AIPAC Spending Against Abdul El-Sayed Draws Fresh Scrutiny In Michigan Senate Race
Pro-Israel lobbying group AIPAC has intensified its financial backing of Representative Haley Stevens in Michigan’s US Senate race, pouring significant resources into efforts to defeat progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed over his stance on Israel and US foreign policy. US Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed, left, and US Representative Haley Stevens in a TV debate in Southfield,…
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