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Can Iran legally impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz?

Tehran has sought to tighten its grip over the Strait of Hormuz by charging tolls on vessels to ensure safe passage, in conjunction with Iran's Islamic

Can Iran legally impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz?
Economy|Political|US|World

New Jersey voters decide who will fill Mikie Sherrill’s House seat

By Nolan D.

New Jersey voters decide who will fill Mikie Sherrill’s House seat
Australia|Crime|Political|World

Former US Marine pilot loses appeal against extradition from Australia

A former U.S.

Former US Marine pilot loses appeal against extradition from Australia
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Fed leadership transition on shaky ground as clock ticks on Powell's term

The prospect of a smooth-and-on-time transition to U.S.

Fed leadership transition on shaky ground as clock ticks on Powell's term
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US will punish fraud, insider trading, derivatives regulator tells Congress

Washington's top derivatives regulator is due on Thursday to reassure lawmakers that the United States will punish fraud as concern mounts on

US will punish fraud, insider trading, derivatives regulator tells Congress
Economy|Finance|Political|World

Brazil's Lula assails Trump threats, says leaders should seek respect

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva delivered a blunt critique of U.S.

Brazil's Lula assails Trump threats, says leaders should seek respect
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump tries economic reset as Republicans fret over high gas prices  

U.S.

Trump tries economic reset as Republicans fret over high gas prices  
Europe|Political|World

Russian strikes kill 17 across Ukraine in worst attack this year

Russia unleashed its deadliest attack so far this year on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and other cities overnight, killing at least 17

Russian strikes kill 17 across Ukraine in worst attack this year
Political|World

Trump says Lebanese and Israeli leaders to speak, Pakistan says Lebanon peace essential

U.S.

Trump says Lebanese and Israeli leaders to speak, Pakistan says Lebanon peace essential
Business|Economy|Political|World

Hopes for deal to end Iran war grow, but nuclear issues unresolved

Optimism grew on Thursday that the Iran war may be near an end, with a key Pakistani mediator having made a breakthrough on

Hopes for deal to end Iran war grow, but nuclear issues unresolved
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Kennedy to tout new food policies but skip vaccines in remarks to US Congress

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Kennedy to tout new food policies but skip vaccines in remarks to US Congress
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president leads election race on anti-graft ticket

In a grassy valley in rural southern Bulgaria, farmer Nikolay Vasiliev is desperate for change.

Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president leads election race on anti-graft ticket
Political|US|World

Trump threatens jail for reporter who revealed Iran airman rescue

U.S.

Trump threatens jail for reporter who revealed Iran airman rescue
Health|Political|Science

Kennedy rewrites rules for membership on US vaccine advisory panel

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Kennedy rewrites rules for membership on US vaccine advisory panel
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UN expected to vote on watered-down Hormuz resolution on Tuesday

The U.N.

UN expected to vote on watered-down Hormuz resolution on Tuesday
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says Tuesday deadline to make a deal with Iran is final

U.S.

Trump says Tuesday deadline to make a deal with Iran is final
Political|US|World

Trump says Iran could be 'taken out' on Tuesday, Hegseth says major strikes to come

U.S.

Trump says Iran could be 'taken out' on Tuesday, Hegseth says major strikes to come
Arts|Political|US|World

Trump's plan to build a Triumphal Arch gets a hearing before a key federal agency

President Donald Trump's design for the Triumphal Arch he wants to build is up for review by a key federal agency and a possible vote to approve it

Trump's plan to build a Triumphal Arch gets a hearing before a key federal agency
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Trump seizes on rescue of downed airman to recast unpopular Iran war

President Donald Trump was on the verge of a crisis in the Iran war, faced with the rare instance of an American airman shot down and stranded deep

Trump seizes on rescue of downed airman to recast unpopular Iran war
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Wall St ends higher as investors parse US-Iran negotiations, threats

U.S. stocks advanced on Monday as investors looked for signs of progress toward a U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal and evaluated President Donald Trump's

Wall St ends higher as investors parse US-Iran negotiations, threats
Asia|Political|World

South Korea says Pyongyang's response to drone apology marks progress in easing tensions

South Korea's Unification Ministry said on Tuesday that North Korea's rare conciliatory response to President Lee Jae Myung’s expression of regret over drone incursions

South Korea says Pyongyang's response to drone apology marks progress in easing tensions
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Iran rejects ceasefire as Trump ramps up threats ahead of deadline

Iran said on Monday it wanted a lasting end to the war with the U.S. and Israel, and pushed back against pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while U.S.

Iran rejects ceasefire as Trump ramps up threats ahead of deadline
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

China targets Taiwan's chip prowess to evade global 'containment', Taipei government says

China is targeting Taiwan to obtain its advanced chip manufacturing technology and talent as a way of breaking through international "containment" of the country, according

China targets Taiwan's chip prowess to evade global 'containment', Taipei government says
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Vietnam's top leader To Lam consolidates power, gets China-style mandate

Vietnam's lawmakers unanimously elected Communist Party Secretary General To Lam as the country's state president for the

Vietnam's top leader To Lam consolidates power, gets China-style mandate