Even After a Strait of Hormuz Deal, Moving 1,500 Ships Won’t Be Easy

An agreement to reopen the waterway would be followed by a complicated process of navigating a backlog of vessels stranded for nearly three months.

By Jenny Gross

Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks prompt raft of conspiracy theories in divided US

Ever-growing influence of social media and AI means such ideas spreading at faster rates than before, experts say Hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks carry with them familiar attendants in the US: extreme conspiracy theories about a planned pandemic, or “plandemic”, designed to upend midterms elections or push new vaccines or any one of a myriad of wild ideas. Ebola, which the World Health Organization warned Friday is spreading rapidly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and poses a “very hig...

By Edward Helmore

Could Brazilian oil emerge as one of the big winners of the Iran war?

China and India are among those ramping up imports of Brazilian crude amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions.

Not even the World Cup can offset massive losses in tourists to the US - CNN

Not even the World Cup can offset massive losses in tourists to the US  CNN

Iran to open Hormuz 30 days after US deal to end fighting: source - Nikkei Asia

Iran to open Hormuz 30 days after US deal to end fighting: source  Nikkei Asia

The extraditions Mexico wants and Washington hasn’t granted: From fraud networks to cartel figures

The United States has refused to extradite 269 alleged criminals that Mexico has requested since 2018

By Zedryk Raziel

Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz, halt transit charges under proposed deal with US: Report

The plan, under discussion between US and Iran, would reopen Hormuz 30 days after the two countries agree to a deal to end hostilities in the Middle East.

Zelenskiy: Little progress in talks with U.S. on missile defences - The Straits Times

Zelenskiy: Little progress in talks with U.S. on missile defences  The Straits Times

Sovereign AI could become India’s edge against US and China: Dell’s Satish Iyer

By Anuj Bhatia

Oil slips to two-week low as US and Iran seen moving closer to deal

By Ahmad Ghaddar

Hormuz May Reopen 30 Days After Iran, US Strike Peace Deal: Report

The U.S. and Iran are discussing a plan to open the Strait of Hormuz about 30 days after the two countries reach a deal to end hostilities, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Monday citing a Middle East diplomatic source.

Passport theft delays Abdulhamid as Saudis head to U.S

Iran demands ‘service fees’ for vessels in Hormuz ahead of potential US deal - The National

Iran demands ‘service fees’ for vessels in Hormuz ahead of potential US deal  The National

Desert fighter reunites online with US friend - China Daily

Desert fighter reunites online with US friend  China Daily

Russian FM urges US to evacuate diplomats from Kyiv amid tensions

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov urged the United States to evacuate diplomatic personnel from Kyiv during a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday, as...

China may rethink stance on Russia’s war after Xi’s U.S. visit – analyst

Significant shifts in China’s foreign policy could take place following a full-fledged visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the United States, as well as in the event of progress in resolving the conflict surrounding Iran.

Pope calls idea of ‘just war’ put forward by US ‘outdated’ - Dhaka Tribune

Pope calls idea of ‘just war’ put forward by US ‘outdated’  Dhaka Tribune

Why Iran will never surrender the Strait of Hormuz - Tehran Times

Why Iran will never surrender the Strait of Hormuz  Tehran Times

US asks Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine to allow Belarusian fertiliser exports - LRT

US asks Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine to allow Belarusian fertiliser exports  LRT

Iran says over 33 vessels crossed Strait of Hormuz under IRGC protection - rudaw.net

Iran says over 33 vessels crossed Strait of Hormuz under IRGC protection  rudaw.net

Delta Air Lines marks 20 years of continuous Ghana–U.S. service

Delta Air Lines, the leading nonstop US carrier, celebrates 20 years of uninterrupted operations in Ghana, marking two decades of continuous service, customer excellence, and community impact in the market.  Launched in 2006, Delta has maintained connectivity between Ghana and the United States through its Accra to New York route and played a significant role […]

By Kenneth Darko

Iran says US talks focus on ending war, not Hormuz management or nuclear issue - PressTV

Iran says US talks focus on ending war, not Hormuz management or nuclear issue  PressTV

Noreen Peniel’s efforts to keep cultural heritage alive in the US - thecitizen.co.tz

Noreen Peniel’s efforts to keep cultural heritage alive in the US  thecitizen.co.tz