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Britain Detains Sanctioned Oil Tanker Believed to Be Linked to Russia's Shadow Fleet
The Smyrtos was boarded in the English Channel on Sunday, marking what British authorities call 'the first UK-led operation of its kind' against vessels evading Ukraine-related sanctions.
Iranian Envoy in Mexico Signals US, Tehran Could Be 'Friends' If Israel Sidelined
Ambassador tells Politico at World Cup fan expo that Trump prioritizing American interests over Israel's could open path to better relations.
U.S., Iran Near Framework Agreement on Ending Conflict as Sunday Shows Preview Potential Deal
Trump has made similar assertions about an imminent deal at least three dozen times, raising questions about whether breakthrough is truly approaching.
Pakistan Says Iran-U.S. Peace Deal Could Be Finalized Within 24 Hours as Tehran Pushes Back on Timeline
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson disputed the accelerated timeline, saying a signing will 'not be tomorrow' and citing concerns about U.S. instability.
Canada Defends Blocking Ghana's Thomas Partey From World Cup Entry
The midfielder has been charged but not convicted in the UK; his trial is scheduled for 2027, leaving Ghana without a key player for its Toronto opener.
U.S. Forces Shoot Down Iranian Attack Drones Targeting Ships in Strait of Hormuz, Centcom Says
The confrontation comes as Washington and Tehran near a 14-point agreement that could reopen the waterway handling roughly one-fifth of global oil supplies.
'Close Doesn't Count': Mideast Experts Assess Potential U.S.-Iran Agreement
Both sides claim they are near a deal but present conflicting versions of terms, with key obstacles including Iran's nuclear program and the Lebanon cease-fire demand.
How Iran War News Coverage Demonstrates the Horseshoe Theory
Coverage of U.S. military engagement in Iran shows divergent narratives among right-leaning outlets and unexpected alignment between left and right sources on economic concerns.
ICE Detains Wife of US Veteran in Latest Detention of Military Spouse
Arelys Barahona Martinez, wife of retired Staff Sergeant Wilmer Trujillo who served two tours in Iraq, was detained after a scheduled immigration check-in in Dallas and faces removal to Honduras.
Pakistan Says U.S., Iran Reach 'Final, Agreed Upon Text' of Deal to End War
Signing ceremony expected in Europe this weekend with Vice President Vance representing the United States at the event.