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Trump pauses new strikes, says parameters set for deal to end Iran war

Trump added that the emerging deal would include the immediate, complete, and total opening of the Hormuz Strait, and an end to Iran's nuclear threat

Saudi crown prince urges restraint as Trump weighs fresh strikes on Iran

The crown prince during Saturday's call sought clarity from Trump on what potential new action he's weighing to take against Iran

Iran warns of strikes on other nations' energy fields if US attacks again

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Iran would respond decisively to any aggression and discussed the consequences of destabilising actions by the US

Iraq and Turkiye ink 1-year oil pipeline deal amid Hormuz tensions

Iraqi Oil Minister Bassem Mohammed Khudair al-Abadi said in a statement that the agreement will remain in effect for one year while the two countries finalise a broader framework agreement

US urges its nationals to leave West Asia amid 'complex security situation'

US embassies in Jerusalem and other West Asian capitals released identical security alerts warning American nationals about travel to or within the region

Venezuelans watch fresh government-opposition talks with cautious optimism

The latest talks follow the January capture of then-President Nicolas Maduro by US forces, and will focus on strengthening democracy and restoring rights after nearly three decades of socialist rule

India-China border trade via Shipki La resumes after six-year hiatus

The cross-border trade between India and China through Shipki La, known as the ancient silk route joining India with Tibet, resumed on Saturday after a gap of six years.

OpenAI finds more rogue AI agent escapes during internal investigation

According to Reuters, the additional escapes were limited in scope and there was no indication that any of the AI agents left OpenAI's internal network

China holds military drills near disputed shoal in South China Sea

The Philippines earlier this week presented its bid to the United Nations to extend its seabed to include the disputed shoal

Spain to barricade sea border after 67 die in Ceuta mass migrant crossing

The death toll has climbed to 67, including some who drowned and others who were killed in a stampede to cross a breakwater barrier, the Spanish government said

Europe's heatwaves strain nuclear, hydropower, driving electricity costs

The heat-related strains coincide with a surge in natural gas and coal prices after the collapse of the US-Iran ceasefire once again sharply curtailed traffic through the Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump orders fresh US strikes on Iran as early as this weekend

The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump has ordered fresh US strikes on Iran as early as this weekend, while CBS said Washington is also considering attacks on Iran's energy infrastructure

White House signals Trump weighing fresh strikes on Iran amid tensions

The White House said Donald Trump is considering fresh strikes on Iran after accusing Tehran of violating a truce, attacking commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz and killing American soldiers

ICC campaign aimed at defending Netanyahu, not myself, says Trump

Donald Trump said the US campaign against the International Criminal Court is intended to protect Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials from prosecution, not himself

Zelenskyy seeks Trump's help to expand Starlink use for strikes in Russia

Zelenskyy urged Trump to help secure broader access to Elon Musk's Starlink system for targeting inside Russia, as Ukraine seeks alternatives amid shortages of Patriot air defence interceptors

Migrant children in US face deportation risks as legal aid deal expires

A federal contract funding legal services for around 20,000 unaccompanied migrant children expired, raising concerns that many could lose representation in immigration court and face deportation

Donald Trump may impose $100k fee on post-study work for foreign students

A White House official said there was no imminent policy change, but didn't deny the proposal was under consideration.

Hamas agrees to disarm under Gaza deal if Israel withdraws troops

Hamas has reportedly agreed to a phased disarmament roadmap on the condition that Israel ends military operations, withdraws troops from Gaza and implements the next phase of the ceasefire

Apple forecasts slower sales growth as chip supply crunch persists

"We're seeing some very significant (supply) constraints currently with limited flexibility in the supply chain to remedy it," Chief Executive Tim Cook said

Spain says half of immigrants entering African enclave, Morocco have left

"Images coming from Ceuta are unacceptable," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the bloc's top executive, said in a post on X