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The US and Iran clashed over Tehran's nuclear program at the UN atomic treaty review. US and Iran clash over Tehran's nuclear program as review of atomic treaty begins at UN Newsday.
Iran proposed opening the Strait of Hormuz to shipping traffic and lifting the U. S. blockade in a new offer delivered on Sunday. The plan delays nuclear talks with the U. until later.
Hezbollah and Israel exchanged threats and strikes across Lebanon's border, escalating tensions. Iran-linked group reiterates defiance; Israeli defence minister threatens to ‘burn all of Lebanon'.
King Charles arrived in the US for a trip overshadowed by Iran quarrel and shooting.
Iraqi President named Ali al-Zaidi as PM-designate, breaking a months-long deadlock. Choice of al-Zaidi breaks a months-long deadlock after Trump opposed appointment of pro-Iran former PM al-Maliki.
Trump discussed Iran's proposal to open the Hormuz Strait with his national security team. US President Donald Trump on Monday met his national security team to discuss Iran's latest proposal to open the Hormuz Strait, the crucial waterway for transporting one-fifth of the global oil supplies.
The US is considering a proposal from Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with President Trump holding talks with his security team on the matter. Iran has sent a proposal that would reportedly re-open the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss the Middle East conflict. Russia remains a key player in the region. Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, met with President Vladimir V.
German Chancellor Merz criticized Iran's negotiating tactics, saying they are skilled at avoiding meaningful talks with the US, leaving American diplomats with little to show for their efforts. “The Iranians are obviously very skilled at negotiating, or rather, very skilful at not negotiating, letting the Americans travel to Islamabad and then leave again without any result,” says German Chancellor.
China is blocking US tech giant Meta from an AI acquisition amid tightened scrutiny. Bejing tightens scrutiny of AI industry amid intensifying geopolitical rivalry with the US over the technology.
Air attacks on Kunar province killed at least seven people and injured 75. Air attacks on the province of Kunar have killed at least seven people and injured 75, sources tell the BBC.
Canadian gold was traced to a Colombian mine controlled by a drug cartel. We ended up in a Colombian mine controlled by a drug cartel. Canada Says Its Gold Is Traceable and Clean.
Canada's new citizenship route has thousands of Americans applying through ancestral ties. Canada has opened a route to citizenship for people who can prove they have a Canada-born ancestor. Millions could qualify, and Americans are already lining up to apply.
King Charles III arrived in the US to restore the UK-US relationship. The President referred to him as a friend and great guy. The President has spoken in glowing terms about King Charles, repeatedly referring to the monarch as his “friend” and a “great guy”.
A 31-year-old man was charged with attempted assassination of Trump at a White House correspondents' dinner.
Cole Tomas Allen has been charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump after shooting at him at a campaign event. Cole Tomas Allen: Accused Donald.
Cole Thomas Allen was charged with attempting to kill former U. S. President Trump in a shooting at a press gala on Saturday. The suspect's motives are being investigated. Prosecutor says Cole Thomas Allen 'attempted to assassinate the president of the United States' in Saturday attack.
The US called for a coalition to ensure maritime freedom in the Strait of Hormuz at the UN. The initiative aims to secure shipping lanes in the critical waterway. At U. N., U. S.
The International Maritime Organization Secretary-General said freedom of navigation is not negotiable, warning that any deviation from established principles would undermine shipping operations worldwide, setting a negative precedent and destabilizing global shipping.
Countries have failed to comply with the landmark Indigenous rights declaration made nearly two decades ago, despite its significance for Indigenous communities. Nearly two decades after landmark Indigenous rights declaration, countries still aren't complying grist. org.
A Russian drone attack on Odesa wounded 14 people including two children. Authorities in Ukraine say a Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s southern city of Odesa has wounded 14 people including two children.
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