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US-Iran talks to begin Sunday in Switzerland but Tehran closes the strait over Lebanon fighting

Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, citing Israeli attacks in Lebanon and U.S. "bad faith" in their interim agreement on the war

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Trump acknowledges ‘real problems’ at reflecting pool after $14m makeover, blaming ‘vandalism’

US president also claims vandals have been arrested, as Washington attraction sees algae bloom and peeling paint

The Guardian - US

Trump doubles down in Meloni photo op spat

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump escalated a diplomatic row with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday, accusing her of repeatedly seeking a photograph with him and linking the dispute to tensions over Iran and NATO.

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US Launches Trade Probe Accusing Germany of Making Medicine 'Too Cheap' As Trump Pushes Global Prices Higher

The US has initiated a Section 301 trade investigation into Germany over low drug prices, potentially leading to tariffs on German pharmaceutical exports.

International Business Times UK

US VP JD Vance says expects Switzerland trip in coming days for Iran talks

"I expect that ⁠I will leave sometime in the next couple of days, but you know ‌it's always a delicate coordination ⁠dance and the diplomatic protocols," Vance said.

The Economic Times

Trump Defends US Strike That Killed 120 Children as He Blames JD Vance for Iran Deal Risk

Donald Trump defends a US missile strike that killed 120 children in Iran while promoting a new peace framework. The incident raises questions about accountability and the future of US-Iran relations.

International Business Times UK

Why Lawmakers on Both Sides of the Aisle Are Calling Donald Trump's Iran Deal a 'Political Disaster'

Donald Trump's Iran deal faces backlash as Iran's Revolutionary Guards keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, defying agreement terms and complicating diplomatic efforts.

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Iranian Guards' business empire to win big if US sanctions lifted

A potential deal to end the war between Washington and Tehran presents a paradox: sanctions relief could significantly empower Iran's Revolutionary Guards, a group designated as terrorist by the US and its allies. These elite forces have built a vast commercial empire and are poised to benefit immensely from renewed…

The Economic Times

Republican loyalists too starting to revolt over peace deal with Iran

The TOI correspondent from Washington : Under fire over what critics are calling a sellout deal with Iran, a harried President Trump Friday rejected the notion that he had folded before Tehran and would hand it a financial windfall, asserting, “We didn’t meet out of desperation, Iran did. They are…

The Times of India

USA vs Australia LIVE: World Cup 2026 result, latest updates and fan reaction

Co-hosts face Socceroos in intriguing encounter

Evening Standard

Swiss Miss: Vance cans trip for Iran talks as critics go nuclear over US ditching Israel

TOI correspondent from Washington: The White House on Friday postponed vice president JD Vance’s planned visit to Switzerland to formally sign the MoU and initiate talks with an Iranian team after Israel and Hezbollah continued their firefight in southern Lebanon, illustrating once again that peace in the Middle East may…

The Times of India

Journalist Blasts Donald Trump's Collapsing $600M Vanity Projects That Leave Him Looking 'Foolish And Weak'

Journalist James Ball criticises Donald Trump's $600M vanity projects in Washington, D.C., questioning as well the president's approach to domestic and international policy.

International Business Times UK

This One Place Just Drew A Hard Line Between E-Bikes And Electric Motorcycles

Washington state's new law draws a hard line between e-bikes and electric motorcycles, putting Sur-Rons and Talarias in focus, and under far more scrutiny than before.

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Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire in Lebanon as attacks strain US-Iran interim deal

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire on Friday, a US official said, following the resurgence of strikes in Lebanon that are already testing Wednesday's interim deal between Tehran and Washington to end the war in the Middle East. Israeli strikes have killed 47 people since Thursday night, Lebanese authorities…

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The Guardian - US

10 museums to visit for America’s 250th anniversary

From Arkansas to Washington DC, museums across the US are grappling with what it means to celebrate the country

Euronews

Football not covered by US-Iran framework deal, Iran's World Cup squad finds

Just two days after Washington and Tehran signed a framework deal aimed at ending their war, Iran's football federation said US travel restrictions on its World Cup squad remain unchanged, and is filing a formal complaint with FIFA.

The Economic Times

USFDA concludes inspection at Jubilant HollisterStier's Spokane plant with 8 observations

Jubilant Pharmova announced its US subsidiary, Jubilant HollisterStier LLC, underwent a USFDA inspection. The facility in Spokane, Washington, received eight observations. These observations do not involve sterility assurance concerns. The company will submit its response to the US health regulator within 15 business days. Jubilant Pharmova is committed to addressing…

Euronews

US launches trade probe into Germany over medicine prices

Washington has accused Berlin of artificially capping medicine prices while the US market pays significantly more for identical products. If a pending trade investigation finds Germany’s policies unfair, the United States could hit back with punitive tariffs.

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The Economic Times

Democratic socialists surge in mayoral races across the country as anti-Trump fervor rises

A new wave of progressive leaders is winning mayoral races in major US cities. Candidates like Janeese Lewis George in Washington D.C. and Zohran Mamdani in New York City are championing expansive government services. These democratic socialists are challenging established political norms. Their victories signal a shift in urban politics,…

The Economic Times

Iran-US sign 14-point deal at Versailles: In 1919, the same place hosted a treaty after World War I that created conditions for World War II

Iran-US Deal: US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding at France's Palace of Versailles, aiming to end hostilities and setting a 60-day negotiation timeline. The agreement includes commitments on military operations, the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear program, and sanctions relief, marking…

The Economic Times

US faces tough path to new Iran nuclear deal

America begins tough talks with Iran. A recent US-Israeli military strike failed to weaken the Islamic Republic. President Trump seeks a new nuclear deal. Negotiations will last 60 days. The situation is more challenging now than in the past. Iran's nuclear program is more advanced. Trust between the nations is…

France 24

US launches Germany pharma pricing probe, raising threat of new tariffs

Germany came under fresh US trade scrutiny on Thursday as the United States launched an investigation into the country's pharmaceutical pricing policies, a move that could pave the way for new tariffs. Washington said it would examine whether Germany's pricing practices unfairly underpay for innovative medicines and burden US commerce…

Bangkok Post

'Last ride': US says goodbye to Air Force One as Qatari jet awaits

WASHINGTON - Is it goodbye Air Force One, hello Qatar Force One?

The Economic Times

High-wire diplomacy delivered US-Iran deal but hardest stage lies ahead, sources say

Pakistani mediators navigated complex negotiations, facing numerous roadblocks before a Qatari intervention helped secure a preliminary U.S.-Iran deal. The interim agreement, aimed at ending conflict and blockades, required weeks of intense diplomacy and overcame near collapses. Turning this into a permanent settlement covering nuclear programs and sanctions will be significantly…

The Economic Times

US-Iran deal redraws the Middle East: Tehran gains, rivals alarmed

A landmark U.S.-Iran interim deal, signed by Presidents Trump and Pezeshkian, ends a three-month war and extends a ceasefire. While hailed as a "deal of the century" by supporters, adversaries like Israel and Gulf states view it as a strategic setback, potentially increasing Iran's security and regional influence.

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