Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, cites breach of U.S. deal
Iran’s central military command announced Thursday it has closed the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical oil chokepoint, in...
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‘Don’t rush’ into deal with Iran – Trump tells US negotiators
US President Donald Trump says he has instructed negotiators “not to rush into a deal” with Iran, after earlier suggesting...
At least 82 killed in Chinese coal mine explosion
At least 82 people have been killed, and two are missing after a coal mine blast in northern China, officials...
Radio station apologises after accidentally announcing the death of King Charles
A UK radio station has apologised to Britain’s King Charles III and its listeners after accidentally and incorrectly announcing the...
CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87
Media mogul Ted Turner, who pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the CNN channel, has died at...
Meta says it will cut 8,000 jobs as AI spending soars
Meta will cut thousands of jobs next month as it spends more than ever on artificial intelligence (AI) projects. The...
US and Iran continue to make uncompromising pronouncements
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who's Iran's chief negotiator and parliamentary speaker, has said its closure of the Strait of Hormuz would...
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade
Iran has accused the US of violating the ceasefire agreement by maintaining a blockade on its ports. Meanwhile, the US...
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’
The Strait of Hormuz is completely open for commercial ships for the remainder of the ceasefire, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas...
Trump announces 100% tariff on foreign-made movies
President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post on Monday that he will be imposing a 100% tariff “on...
I do not, at this time, recognise my country – Angelina Jolie
Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie said she loves her country but does not “recognise it”, as she said we are living...
China and India pledge to be ‘partners not rivals’
The leaders of China and India say there is now deepening trust between them after years of tension that includes...
Reform UK prepared to deport 600,000 under migration plans
Reform UK has suggested it would be prepared to deport 600,000 migrants over five years if it won power at...
Trump signs orders aimed at ending cashless bail policies
U.S. President Donald Trump signed executive orders on Monday that aimed to limit no-cash bail in the nation's capital and...
Trump Administration Announces Review of All 55 Million US Visa Holders
The United States Department of State has said that it’s reviewing the records of more than 55 million foreigners who...
