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$300-Billion Fund Sits At Heart Of US-Iran Deal: Who Pays, What To Know
The memorandum of understanding says Washington "undertakes with regional partners to develop a definitive mutually agreed plan with at least $300 billion for the reconstruction and economic development" of Iran.
Shooting At Canadian Jewish Sites Leaves 3 Dead, Including Gunman: Cops
A shooting Monday in a Jewish neighborhood of Montreal left three people dead, including a police officer, a resident, and the alleged assailant, police in the Canadian city said.
Honduras Planning To Buy Ukrainian Drones To Fight Drug Trade
Honduras is planning to buy Ukrainian drones for border policing and anti-drug operations, President Nasry Asfura told AFP on Monday.
Delhi Police Files FIR After Social Media Influencer Alleges Rape
Based on the woman's complaint, an FIR was registered at Burari Police Station on June 10, and an investigation is underway, a senior police officer said.
36-Year-Old Man Charged In Scotland With Anti-Muslim Attacks In Court
A 36-year-old Scottish man appeared in court Tuesday charged with five counts of attempted murder with a racist and terror motive after an attack left five people injured last Friday.
2 Children Found Dead In Car In France As Europe Sizzles Under Heatwave
The children, aged two and four, were found in their family car in a residential parking lot in Carpentras, where investigators said they believed the heatwave was the most likely reason for the deaths.
Damage To Buildings Estimated At $1.38 Billion In Latest Israel-Lebanon War
Hezbollah drew Lebanon into the Middle East conflict on March 2 by launching rocket fire at Israel in support of its backer Iran.
Iran Says Strait Of Hormuz Closed, Tracking Data Shows Ships Crossing
As of 1530 GMT on Monday (late afternoon local time), the Kpler maritime tracking platform had already recorded 26 transits by commodity ships.
US To Ensure Any Unfrozen Iranian Funds Won't Finance Terrorism: JD Vance
Iran has been subject to asset freezes and sweeping sanctions by the United States and other Western countries since its 1979 Islamic revolution that toppled the US-backed Shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.
Explained: How Next UK Prime Minister Will Be Chosen As Keir Starmer Resigns
Any candidate wishing to replace Starmer would need to secure the support of 20 per cent of Labour members of parliament.
Full Text Of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Resignation Speech
Here is what British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said as he announced Monday he is stepping down as leader of the governing Labour Party.
Analysis: 7 PMs In 10 Years - Understanding Britain's Political Crisis
A large majority in Parliament often suggests political stability. But Britain's recent experience shows that numbers alone do not guarantee strong public support.
Hormuz In Focus As Marco Rubio To Visit Gulf Countries From Tomorrow
Marco Rubio will travel Tuesday through Thursday to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain, on a trip that will give the Trump administration a chance to sell its preliminary Iran accord directly to Gulf Arab allies.
X Recovers After Thousands Affected During Global Outage
The outage began around 9:00 am ET, peaking at over 25,000 issues being reported in the US before cooling to about 620 reports.
US Lifts Oil Sanctions On Iran Till August 21 As Deal Talks Continue
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent cited Tehran's commitment in ongoing negotiations to "free and open transit" in the Strait of Hormuz.
UK Lawyer Faces Up To Two Years In Prison For Cleaning Polluted River
The lawyer revealed that the restored stretch of the river has been thriving again and wildlife is returning.
Indians Among 13 Killed In Qatar Gas Plant Explosion, 66 Injured
The blast happened as workers were restarting operations, which were halted after an Iranian attack in March.
'Oracle, Maestro': Former US Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan Dies
In his 18 and a half years at the helm of the Fed, Greenspan presided over a sustained era of American growth and prosperity, yet one that ended with devastating consequences in 2008, two years after he had left the central bank.
Mahrang Baloch, Prominent Baloch Activist, Sent To Life Imprisonment By Pakistan
Currently in custody, Mahrang Balcoh has been for years a vocal critic of the policies of the Pakistani government toward the Baloch People.
