The Papers: 'Falklands tell Trump to back off' and 'Harry does a Diana'

Many of the papers lead on a leaked Pentagon memo, which suggests the US could back Argentine sovereignty of the Falklands.

Vessels seized by the U.S. this week were part of a global 'shadow fleet'

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Elisabeth Braw, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, about shadow vessels, after the U.S. military's seizure of two Iranian-linked oil tankers.

By Kathryn Fink

US sanctions China’s ‘teapot’ refinery for buying Iranian oil

The Hengli refinery has generated hundreds of millions of dollars for Iran's military, says US Treasury.

Iran says no meeting with U.S. negotiators planned in Pakistan, with Trump envoys due to head to Islamabad

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to arrive in Islamabad on Saturday.

US treasury secretary: US to end sanctions exemptions for Russian and Iranian oil

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the administration does not plan to renew permits that previously allowed purchases of Russian and Iranian oil and petroleum products currently at sea.

By Ivan Diakonov

Canada, Mexico agree to ‘close coordination’ on USMCA talks - The Globe and Mail

Canada, Mexico agree to ‘close coordination’ on USMCA talks  The Globe and Mail

US envoys to travel to Islamabad despite Iran ruling out direct negotiations with US

US envoys are expected to travel to Pakistan on Saturday in a new bid to salvage ceasefire talks with Tehran, even as Iran ruled out direct negotiations with US representatives as its top diplomat arrived in Islamabad. The latest effort to broker a deal comes as an indefinite ceasefire has paused most fighting, but the economic fallout is still mounting with global energy shipments disrupted by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

By FRANCE24

The Latest: Trump sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran's foreign minister

The White House says President Donald Trump is sending envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan to take part in a new round of talks with Iran

By The Associated Press

Imran Khan's son alleges 'whitewashing' bid as Pak prepares to host fresh US-Iran truce talks

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US blocks UK access to unredacted Epstein files: Why the DoJ is forcing a ‘bureaucratic’ delay in Prince Andrew probe

Wildfires abound in US south-east, Georgia suffers record property losses - The Straits Times

Wildfires abound in US south-east, Georgia suffers record property losses  The Straits Times

White House sending envoys to Islamabad as US and Iran tiptoe towards diplomacy

Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araqchi was expected in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Friday to discuss proposals for restarting peace talks with the United States, but Pakistani sources said he was not due to meet US negotiators there.

Key US negotiators to depart for Pakistan Saturday for talks with Iran: White House

Key US negotiators will leave for Pakistan this weekend for peace talks with Iran, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Friday, as Washington has been doubling down on its naval blockade and other measures to pressure Tehran to make a deal to end hostilities. In an interview with Fox News, Leavitt said that Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law, will be off to Pakistan on Saturday to engage in direct talks mediated by P

By The Korea Herald

US will not renew Iranian, Russian oil waivers, Treasury Secretary tells Associated Press

According to the Associated Press, the waivers were originally issued to ease the strain on global energy markets caused by the Russia-Ukraine war and the US-Iran war.

US imposes sanctions on Chinese 'teapot' refinery for buying Iranian oil

The Treasury Department targeted Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery, which it said is one of Iran's largest customers of crude oil and petroleum products.

Trump administration reportedly freezes $344M in crypto allegedly linked to Iran

Gov't secures 21,000 metric tons of US-sourced LPG to boost fuel supply

The Department of Energy and the Philippine National Oil Company have secured 21,000 metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas sourced from the United States to shore up supply stability amid global market volatility and tensions in the Middle East.

By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina

US envoys head to Pakistan as Iran rules out direct talks

U.S. envoys headed to Pakistan on Saturday to begin a new round of negotiations over the Iran conflict, though Tehran signaled no immediate plans for direct talks. As Steve Witkof...

Sledgehammer diplomacy and China’s soft touch, By Owei Lakemfa

Taiwan is a defined territory with claims to being a sovereign state. This is partly because powerful countries like the United States,US; Japan, New Zealand, Australia and the European Union member countries, maintain strong informal diplomatic and economic relations with it. Claiming to be the Republic of China, ROC, Taiwan is the world’s leading producer […] The post Sledgehammer diplomacy and China’s soft touch, By Owei Lakemfa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Ololade Bamidele

Singer Viviane: I cut some family ties after moving to the US

I cut off certain people and it was not out of anger but for the sake of my peace.

US confirms its neutrality on Malvinas after reported Pentagon memo - Buenos Aires Times

US confirms its neutrality on Malvinas after reported Pentagon memo  Buenos Aires Times

Canada approves major natural gas pipeline expansion

Canada approves a multi-billion-dollar natural gas pipeline expansion to boost exports to Asian markets and diversify its trade away from the United States Read More: https://punchng.com/canada-approves-major-natural-gas-pipeline-expansion/

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United States: An impressive tornado destroys everything in its path (video) - Seneweb

United States: An impressive tornado destroys everything in its path (video)  Seneweb