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Iran, Oman hold first joint committee meeting on Strait of Hormuz
WEB DESK: Iran and Oman have convened the inaugural meeting of a joint committee dedicated to the Strait of Hormuz in Muscat, marking an early step in implementing aspects of a recent interim agreement between Tehran and Washington. Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs, announced the development on his X…
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Iran and US agree to halt attacks and renew talks, says US official
People ride past a banner with a picture of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, in Tehran, Iran, June 28, 2026. — Reuters Iran and the United States agreed to halt recent hostilities in the Gulf and renew talks regarding their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, a US official said on Sunday, raising hopes of…
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Iran warns challenge to Hormuz routes will spike Middle East tensions
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 22, 2026. — Reuters Iran’s top diplomat warned Sunday that any attempt to bypass the Strait of Hormuz routes agreed with the United States would “increase tensions” in the Middle East, as the countries traded attacks and accusations of violating a fragile truce.…
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Venezuela quake death toll nears 1,500 as rescue work goes on
Rescuers and volunteers search for survivors in La Guaira, La Guaira state, Venezuela, on June 28, 2026, following twin earthquakes. — AFP Rescue teams raced on Sunday to find more survivors of the two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela this week, with signs of life bringing occasional relief to a grim quest to whittle down…
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John Oliver lands ‘General Hospital’ and ‘Days of Our Lives’ roles after plea
John Oliver is officially stepping into the world of daytime drama after turning a public challenge into not one, but two major soap opera guest roles. The Last Week Tonight host revealed during the June 28 episode of his HBO show that he has been cast in both General Hospital and Days of Our Lives,…
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US declines to approve smoking-cessation drug
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has declined to approve Achieve Life Sciences’ drug to treat nicotine dependence in adults, citing unresolved issues found at a third-party manufacturing facility and final product labeling that was not completed by the agency’s action date. The FDA did not identify any deficiencies related to the drug’s clinical…
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Apple seeks US approval to buy memory chips from blacklisted Chinese firm
Apple is reportedly seeking approval from the Trump administration to purchase memory chips from a currently blacklisted Chinese company to meet manufacturing needs amid the ongoing worldwide memory supply shortage, according to The Financial Times. Demetri Sevastopulo and Michael Acton of The Financial Times report that Apple is lobbying the Trump administration to approve its…
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Ireland stun India 2-0 in T20 series with thrilling one-run win
Ireland beat 20-over world champions India 2-0 in their two-match T20 bilateral series, as they secured a thrilling one-run win over the white-ball heavyweights on Sunday. Ireland’s Jai Moondra and Matt Hollard dismantled the Indian batting line-up with three-wicket hauls as the visitors could only manage 153-9 after Ireland, put in to bat, posted 154-8…
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Oil prices rise and stocks mixed
Asian stocks were mixed and oil prices edged up as reports said the United States and Iran had agreed to stop attacking each other following a weekend of strikes that threw their fragile truce into question. Investor confidence remains shaky after last week’s rollercoaster ride that saw markets whipsaw on the Middle East crisis and…
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WATCH: US envoy falls in love with Pakistani chai, hospitality and wedding traditions
US Charge d’Affaires Natalie A Baker has shared her favourite aspects of life in Pakistan, praising the country’s hospitality, cuisine, cricket culture and vibrant wedding traditions, saying Pakistanis make visitors feel “like family”. In an interview posted on the US Embassy Islamabad’s Instagram account, Baker said she enjoys spending her free time with friends and…
