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Iran To Charge Hormuz "Service Fee", Expresses "Deep Mistrust" In US
Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said Iran would not charge a toll for ships crossing the key strait under a new framework deal with the US.
UFC Fighters Training With FBI Agents At Quantico? Kash Patel Reveals Details
Kash Patel said that the collaboration with UFC may be the "greatest thing law enforcement has ever seen".
Russia Unleashes Major Attack On Ukraine, 11 Dead, Historic Site Damaged
The attacks on the capital, Kyiv, and the second-largest city, Kharkiv, came after Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke separately by phone with US President Donald Trump on Sunday.
Video: Russian Strikes Set Kyiv's 1,000-Year-Old Monastery Complex Ablaze
Flames were seen coming out of the ancient buildings, including the Dormition Cathedral.
Hormuz Strait, Nuclear Program, Lebanon: Key Terms Of US-Iran Peace Deal
Iran and the US have both said the Strait of Hormuz would start to reopen and the US blockade on Iranian ports start to lift as soon as the memorandum is signed.
India-Bound LNG Tanker Crosses Strait Of Hormuz, To Reach Gujarat On Friday
Disha could be the first large tanker to cross the strait after the announcement of the ceasefire deal and is heading to Dahej Port in Gujarat.
Israel's First Reaction On US-Iran Deal Is Not A Good News For Trump's Plan
Katz said Israel won't withdraw from Lebanese territory as the interim deal is pending. He said Tel Aviv plans to stay "indefinitely" in lands it holds in Lebanon, as well as Syria and the Gaza Strip.
'Critical Step:' Global Leaders Welcome US-Iran Peace Deal
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the peace deal as a "critical step towards the peaceful settlement of the conflict."
Trump Threatens 100% Tariff On French Wine Over Digital Services Tax Ahead Of G7 Summit
France imposed in 2019 a three percent levy on the revenues earned by technology firms -- including American giants such as Facebook, Amazon, Apple and Google parent Alphabet -- within the country's borders.
BBC To Layoff 2,000 Staff In A Bid To Cut Down 10% Of Budget
With over 20,000 staff, the BBC is expected to cut about a tenth of its costs resulting in 2,000 job losses.
US, India Join Hands To Counter China's Supply Chain Dominance
The US-India Business Council has launched an industry platform aimed at building resilient critical minerals supply chains between the two countries, as Washington and New Delhi accelerate efforts to reduce dependence on China-dominated resource networks.
Norway Crown Prince's Stepson Found Guilty Of Rape, Gets 4-Year Jail
The seven-week trial gripped the Nordic country, detailing Hoiby's drug addiction, self-made videos of sexual encounters and more than 800 electronic messages entered into evidence.
How SpaceX's IPO Made Elon Musk A Trillionaire And Others Billionaires
The company's share price rose from $135 to $160.95 on its first trading day, increasing SpaceX's market value to $2.11 trillion.
Why PM Modi Was Welcomed With Bread And Salt During Slovakia Visit
The bread-and-salt ceremony is one of Slovakia's oldest customs and is reserved for honoured guests, including visiting heads of state and dignitaries.
Israel To Hormuz: Success Of Trump's Iran Deal Hinges On These Points
One of the foremost unanswered questions is regarding the restrictions on Iran's enrichment and what should happen to the stockpile of highly enriched uranium Tehran has now.
At Trump's Birthday Event, UFC Player Makes Controversial Comment Against Michelle Obama
Following his victory over Derrick Lewis, Hokit was handed a post-fight microphone when he made an unfounded and offensive comment about Michelle Obama.
Japanese Royal Family To Adopt Distant Male Relatives To Secure Succession
Japan legislature has advanced a proposal that would allow the imperial family to adopt distant male relatives.
Britain Follows Australia, Plans Social Media Ban For Children Under-16
Keir Starmer said on Monday he would introduce sweeping changes to social media regulation to better protect the wellbeing of children when they are online.
Peace In Middle East? But Nuclear File Is Real Test Of US-Iran Deal
Key challenges remain over Iran's nuclear program, with uncertain compliance and potential for covert enrichment activities.
