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Hormuz ‘open for free’? US deal sparks doubt as Tehran hints at maritime service fees
WASHINGTON, June 16 — The United States said Monday that ships will move toll-free through the Strait of Hormuz under an Iran peace deal signed by President Donald Trump, and […]
Routine test flight ends in catastrophe as B‑52 crashes at California air base, eight dead
LOS ANGELES, June 16 — Eight people died when a US B-52 bomber crashed and erupted into a catastrophic fire shortly after takeoff at an air force base in California […]
Ships to sail again through Strait of Hormuz as Trump vows route fully open by Friday
TEHRAN, June 16 — US President Donald Trump said Monday that ships were again moving through the Strait of Hormuz and the vital oil route would be “completely open” by […]
Deciphering Trump’s Iran deal: Concessions, wins, and what’s still unresolved
WASHINGTON, June 16 — With an agreement on a framework for a peace deal with Iran, US President Donald Trump may have found a way to begin extricating himself from […]
Two Colombias, two futures: Inside the runoff election shaping the country’s next decade
BOGOTÁ, June 15 — Colombians eyeing a runoff election face two starkly different economic models against a backdrop of messy government finances. Rightwing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella wants a […]
Ebola risk for World Cup ‘extremely low’, with measles and flu bigger concerns as US steps up readiness, experts say
US hospitals and agencies have enhanced preparedness Some experts warn of public health system strains Measles, Covid-19 and flu seen as more likely threats CHICAGO, June 15 — The risk […]
USGS: New 6.2 quake hits off Mindanao in the Philippines a week after deadly 7.8 tremor
MANILA, June 15 — A magnitude-6.2 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines today, the United States Geological Survey said, a week after a deadly quake in the same region killed […]
China says growing its military helps world peace
BEIJING, June 15 — China said today that strengthening its military is beneficial to world peace, slamming a think tank report that warned the threat of a direct strike by […]
Deadly strikes on Ukraine leave Kyiv cathedral in flames
MOSCOW, June 15 — Russia fired a barrage of missiles at several major Ukrainian cities, setting Kyiv’s historic Dormition Cathedral on fire and killing eleven, while Ukraine strikes claimed three […]
Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s
LONDON, June 15 — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said today he would ban social media sites for under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming and livestreaming platforms, in some of […]