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WorldIran, US agreement would restore Strait of Hormuz transit levels in 30 days, report says
Washington, United States. A potential agreement between Iran and the United States would return the number of vessels permitted to transit through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels within 30 days, according to…
WorldZelenskiy says Russia preparing possible Oreshnik strike against Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that Russia is preparing a strike against Ukraine using…
WorldRussia strike on Kyiv kills at least one, injures 21, officials say
Kyiv, Ukraine. Russia struck Ukraine’s capital with a large wave of missiles and drones on Sunday, damaging residential…
WorldGunman dies after firing at White House checkpoint, Secret Service says
Washington, United States. A gunman who fired at a White House checkpoint was shot by officers and later…
WorldTrump says Iran peace deal would reopen Strait of Hormuz as Fars disputes claim
Washington, United States. U.S. President Donald Trump said a “largely negotiated” memorandum of understanding on an Iran peace…
WorldUK employers slow hiring as April payrolls fall and unemployment rises to 5%
London, United Kingdom. Britain’s employers slowed hiring and posted fewer job vacancies in April, according to data released…
WorldIran, US and Pakistan say progress made in talks to end nearly three months of war
Tehran, Iran. Iran, the United States and Pakistan all said on Saturday that progress had been made in…
WorldDeath toll rises to 16 after drone strike on dorm in Russian-controlled Luhansk
Brussels, Belgium. Russian officials said on Saturday that the death toll from a drone strike on a student…
WorldIsraeli strike kills at least five Gaza police officers as tensions persist over ceasefire talks
Gaza City, Gaza Strip. An Israeli air strike targeting a Palestinian police post in northern Gaza killed at…
WorldPope Leo denounces pollution and profit-driven waste dumping in Italy visit
Acerra, Italy. Pope Leo on Saturday denounced companies that seek “dizzying” profits at the cost of environmental pollution…
WorldGas explosion at Shanxi coal mine kills at least 90, deadliest in China since 2009
Qinyuan, China. At least 90 people were killed in a gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s…