Iran warns Israeli attacks in Lebanon threaten ceasefire with US

Earlier Israel's PM ordered strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs in response to Hezbollah rocket and drone attacks on Israeli civilians.

Oil Prices Jump as Middle East Tensions Build

Some analysts said the main international oil price, which was up 6 percent on Monday, could climb much higher in the coming weeks if the Strait of Hormuz doesn’t reopen.

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US Manufacturing Activity Expands by Most in Four Years - Bloomberg.com

US Manufacturing Activity Expands by Most in Four Years  Bloomberg.com

Iran suspends peace talks in protest over Israeli offensive in Lebanon

Move puts further pressure on fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehran

The U.S. needs a tough Ebola policy — before the virus gets here

Covid proved that home quarantine fails. Ebola demands a harder lesson be learned faster.

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Iran calls off talks with U.S. over Israeli strikes in Lebanon, Gaza

Iran says it is suspending all talks with the U.S. due to Israel's expanding occupations in Lebanon and Gaza.

By Hadeel Al-Shalchi

Iran warns Israeli attacks in Lebanon and Gaza threaten US ceasefire talks

Iranian officials demand 'ceasefire on all fronts' as Israel deepens Lebanon invasion and threatens to bomb Beirut.

Iran stops negotiations with U.S., vows to 'completely' block Strait of Hormuz: State media

The report in Iranian state media homes in on Israel's military operations in Lebanon against the Iran-backed militia Hezbollah.

US and Iran trade strikes as diplomatic efforts continue

The US bombed radar and drone sites in Iran and Tehran attacked a US air base in Kuwait. Follow live.

‘Seasoned China hand’ set to lead National Committee on US-China Relations: sources

Sarah Beran, a former deputy chief of mission at the US embassy in Beijing, is set to succeed Stephen Orlins as president of the National Committee on United States-China Relations (NCUSCR), the South China Morning Post has learned. Speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to comment publicly, the sources said Orlins, 76, president of the NCUSCR since 2005, would retire and play an advisory role after the transition. The NCUSCR’s leadership has been notified of the...

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Bausch + Lomb Launches Blink® Triple Care Preservative Free Lubricant Eye Drops in the United States - The Globe and Mail

Bausch + Lomb Launches Blink® Triple Care Preservative Free Lubricant Eye Drops in the United States  The Globe and Mail

Forever at war? US, Iran trade blows as Israel pushes deeper into Lebanon

About that four-week campaign that the Pentagon promised… Overnight volleys between Iran and the United States met by many with a shrug…so often has the current ceasefire been violated. Even the deal in the works is mostly to roll over that fragile truce and open more talks… not to permanently settle differences.Ceasefires and their violations the norm...as Israel and Hezbollah continue to trade blows and US-brokered truces for both Lebanon and Gaza go mostly ignored. We’ll ask if the taking ...

By François PICARD

Iran Halts Talks With U.S.—Driving Up Oil Prices - Forbes

Iran Halts Talks With U.S.—Driving Up Oil Prices  Forbes

Trump official misses out on top UN position after admin fails to pay off $328 million debt

The International Labor Organization (ILO) has revoked the appointment of a senior U.S. official to a top deputy role, citing significant payment delays from the United States. The decision, announced on Monday, underscores the UN agency's fragile financial situation and the ongoing diplomatic tensions over Washington's contributions.

By Emma Farge

Mexico's Sheinbaum escalates rhetoric against U.S., blames far-right 'offensive'

Mexico’s Sheinbaum accuses U.S. of political interference after DOJ indicts Mexican domestic officials

President claims efforts by U.S. authorities and far-right groups to destabilize her government have intensified since the deaths of two CIA agents on April 19

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'All major issues settled': Centre's big update on US-India trade deal

India and the United States are nearing the finalization of their first bilateral trade agreement tranche, with most key details settled. A high-level US delegation is in New Delhi for crucial negotiations, aiming to conclude an interim pact. Both nations are confident of signing the agreement soon, building on a framework established in February.

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Mexico's Sheinbaum escalates rhetoric against U.S., blames far-right 'offensive' - The Straits Times

Mexico's Sheinbaum escalates rhetoric against U.S., blames far-right 'offensive'  The Straits Times

Iran suspends peace talks with US until Israeli operation in Lebanon ceases

Iran pushes limited deal with US to buy time amid economic pressure

Iran is seeking a limited interim deal with the US to ease economic pressure while avoiding major nuclear concessions.

How 70 Ships Used 'Dark Passage' And US Help To Cross Strait Of Hormuz

Since the war started, ships passing near Iran without obtaining permits from Iranian authorities face almost a certain threat of being attacked by drones or missiles.

Iran suspends negotiations with US via mediators - media

Iran was suspending all exchanges with the United States via mediators, Iranian news agency Tasnim reported, as the two sides remained apart on a deal to end the Middle East war.

Honeywell's Quantinuum eyes $14.3 billion valuation in upsized US IPO

Goldman, Citi raise copper price forecasts on supply disruptions and strong U.S. imports

China, US militaries highlight value of good communication - China Daily

China, US militaries highlight value of good communication  China Daily

EU’s top diplomat credits Pakistan’s mediation for preventing ‘full-blown’ US-Iran war - Arab News

EU’s top diplomat credits Pakistan’s mediation for preventing ‘full-blown’ US-Iran war  Arab News

US and Iran trade strikes, Kuwait comes under fire as diplomacy drags on

Oil prices, which have risen sharply since the start of the war, gained more than 3% on Monday after ⁠the strikes

By Reuters

Inside The Major Bill Poised To Reshape The US Housing Market

Inside The Major Bill Poised To Reshape The US Housing Market Authored by Andrew Moran via The Epoch Times, The United States may be on track to implement the first comprehensive housing legislation in decades. For the past several years, housing affordability has been a significant subject across the country, with many young people struggling to achieve the dream of homeownership. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have tried to reverse the trend by advancing the 21st Cent...

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Taiwan Opposition Leader Heads to US - Tempo.co English

Taiwan Opposition Leader Heads to US  Tempo.co English

US and Iran exchange fire as negotiations stall - Dhaka Tribune

US and Iran exchange fire as negotiations stall  Dhaka Tribune

US, Iran exchange fire as negotiations stall

The US and Iran traded strikes as peace negotiations stalled, with Tehran insisting on a ceasefire in Lebanon. Learn more about the US Iran conflict. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-iran-exchange-fire-as-negotiations-stall-2/

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21 terrorists killed in joint Nigeria-US strike

A joint operation by Nigeria and the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has killed 21 suspected ISWAP terrorists in a precision airstrike on a terrorist camp in Arege, Borno State. The post 21 terrorists killed in joint Nigeria-US strike appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Iran draws red line: No final deal with US until Israel ends onslaught against Lebanon - PressTV

Iran draws red line: No final deal with US until Israel ends onslaught against Lebanon  PressTV