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The narrow Strait of Hormuz lies between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, separating Iran (north) from the Arabian Peninsula (south). Only about 21 miles (34 km) wide at the narrowest point and

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US and Iran to Sign Interim Peace Deal on June 19

Agreement mediated by Pakistan aims to halt military action and reopen the Strait of Hormuz following three months of war.

A Republic of Korea National Assembly delegation visited the Joint Security Area in the Korean Demilitarized Zone Nov. 19, for an educational orientation. Members of the Climate, Energy and Labor Comm

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South Korea's Major Parties to Decide Leaders' Fate This Week

National Assembly expected to approve probe into National Election Commission ballot-shortage scandal amid post-election power struggles.

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Google DeepMind Executive Stresses AI Knowledge Sharing

Lila Ibrahim calls for government awareness and system readiness during the World Governments Summit in Dubai.

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12 Killed in Missouri Skydiving Plane Crash

A plane stalled shortly after takeoff near Butler Municipal Airport on Sunday, killing a pilot and 11 skydivers.

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Swiss Voters Reject Proposal to Cap Population

A nationwide referendum to limit Switzerland's population to 10 million was defeated on Sunday.

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US Orders Anthropic to Block Foreign Access to Top AI Models

The Commerce Department cited national security concerns after researchers discovered a way to bypass safety guardrails.

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US and Iran Reach Cease-fire Agreement After 106 Days of Fighting

A signing ceremony is scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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South Korea Reviews Adding Hair-Loss Treatment to National Insurance

The government will hold a public forum to discuss expanding coverage for hair-loss treatments, focusing on young adults.

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Ivory Coast Beat Ecuador 1-0 in World Cup Opener

Amad Diallo scored a 90th-minute winner to end Ecuador's 19-game unbeaten streak in World Cup matches.

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Indian PM Narendra Modi Makes First State Visit to Slovakia

Prime Minister Modi arrives in Bratislava for meetings with Slovak leaders to strengthen trade and investment ties.

This picture was taken on September 19, 2008, a day before the Islamabad Marriott Hotel bombing.

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US and Iran Fail to Reach Peace Agreement in Islamabad

Vice President JD Vance and Iranian officials conclude 21-hour negotiations without a deal to extend a fragile cease-fire.

Slovakian Parliament building (Narodna Rada), Bratislava, Slovakia

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PM Modi Arrives in Slovakia for Historic Visit

The Indian prime minister visited Bratislava for the second leg of a two-nation European tour to meet with Slovak leaders.

Iran hostage crisis - Iranian students climb up U.S. embassy gates in Tehran

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US and Iran Draft Deal to Release Frozen Assets and Limit Nuclear Program

A proposed agreement would release $25 billion in assets and waive oil sanctions to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

President Donald Trump poses for his official portrait at The White House, in Washington, D.C., on Friday, October 6, 2017. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)

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UFC Ring Built at White House for Trump's 80th Birthday

President Donald Trump celebrates his milestone birthday with a mixed martial arts showcase on the South Lawn.

Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo participates in a signing ceremony of the Geneva Consensus Declaration with Health and Human Services Secretary Alex M. Azar II, at the Department of Health and Hu

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US and Iran Reach Preliminary Deal to End West Asia War

Agreement includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping with a signing ceremony scheduled for Friday in Geneva.

Patna Junction Railway Station, Bihar, India. Patna Junction (station code PNBE) is a major railway station in the capital city of Patna in the Indian state of Bihar.

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Thousands of students crowd Patna Junction after exams

Severe overcrowding and clashes with police occurred at the Bihar rail hub as students rushed to return home Sunday.

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US and Iran Reach Memorandum to End War

Agreement includes a 60-day truce, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the inclusion of Lebanon in peace terms.

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India Opens Nuclear Sector to French Companies

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced French firms can now invest in nuclear projects under the SHANTI Act.

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Trump Attends G7 Summit in Canada Amid Global Crises

US President faces diplomatic tests over trade, security, and Ukraine during the gathering in Kananaskis, Alberta.

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Brazilian woman dies after bungee jump staff fail to attach safety rope

Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, 21, fell approximately 130 feet from a bridge in São Paulo due to safety failures.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine conduct a press briefing at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., June 26, 2025. (DoD photo by Kashif Basharat)

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US Pentagon Releases Classified UFO Records

The Department of Defense disclosed dozens of documents, images, and audio recordings as part of a transparency initiative.

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US and Iran Reach Peace Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

Agreement aims to end hostilities between the two nations and restore oil flow through a strategic global energy route.

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Trump Celebrates 80th Birthday With UFC Event at White House

The South Lawn hosted "UFC Freedom 250" on June 14 to mark the president's birthday and the US 250th anniversary.

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China Expanding Missile Arsenal Could Reach Australian Mainland

A Lowy Institute report warns that Beijing's growing military capabilities threaten Australian infrastructure and trade routes.

This house in Lake City, Iowa was destroyed by an EF3 tornado on July 14, 2021.

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Severe Weather System Threatens US Midwest and East Coast

Millions are on alert for damaging winds, hail, and possible tornadoes across 17 to 19 states this week.

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Colombian Fans Swarm Guadalajara for World Cup Debut

Supporters gather in Mexico for Colombia's opening match against Uzbekistan following a surge in travel bookings.

From left, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, U.S. President Donald Trump, Mexico president Claudia Sheinbaum and Canada Prime minister Mark Carney during the FIFA World Cup 2026 official draw at the Jo

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Mexico Exhibition Honors Neighborhood Soccer During 2026 World Cup

Artist Manuel García presents "Polvo llanero" to contrast grassroots football culture with the commercialism of the global tournament.

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Spain and Cape Verde Face Off in US World Cup Opener

The Group H first-round match takes place June 15 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Exterior of Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, taken prior to a Major League Soccer regular season match between Seattle Sounders FC and FC Dallas on July 15, 2023

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Belgium and Egypt Meet in 2026 World Cup Group G Opener

The two nations face off at Lumen Field in Seattle as part of the first round of the tournament.

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Japan Fans Clean Dallas Stadium After World Cup Match

Supporters tidied stands following a 2-2 draw between Japan and the Netherlands on Sunday.

Tonight, the California State Capitol is lit up blue and white to show our unwavering support for Israel and its people. California unequivocally condemns these horrific attacks by Hamas terrorists on

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Analyst Warns Israel Could Spoil US-Iran Peace Deal

Recent Israeli strikes in Lebanon may provoke Iranian retaliation and jeopardize a framework agreement reached June 14, 2024.

17/04/2026. Paris, France. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President, Emmanuel Macron co-host the Strait of Hormuz Summit alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Italian Prime Minister G

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US and Iran Reach Peace Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

Agreement brokered by Pakistan ends hostilities and includes the release of $25 billion in Iranian assets.

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Japan 10-Year Government Bond Yields Hit Three-Decade High

Major banks prepare to increase holdings as markets anticipate further interest rate hikes from the Bank of Japan.

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Japan and Netherlands Tie in 2026 World Cup Opener

Japan secured a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in Dallas after a dramatic late equalizer in the second half.

New Japanese high school, Seoul, [s.d.] Japan is introducing their educational system into Korea, providing for Japanese children in Korea. This is the middle school for boys. A part of the curriculum

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Gyeonggi Education Superintendent-elect Proposes Teacher Rights Bureau

Ahn Min-seok calls for a new government body to protect educator rights following the impact of a Netflix series on school violence.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry waves goodbye to well-wishers as he departs from Islamabad, Pakistan, after meetings with government and military leaders and heads to Geneva, Switzerland, on Januar

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US and Iran Reach Tentative Deal to End Conflict

A memorandum of understanding aims to restore regional stability and reopen the Strait of Hormuz after talks in Pakistan.

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Police Fire Tear Gas at Patliputra Station During Exam Protest

Exam aspirants blocked railway tracks in Patna over travel arrangements, leading to clashes with police.

All India Trinamool Congress (AITMC) supporters hold a mass gathering in the support of eleven years completion of AITMC Govt. in West Bengal and their senior leaders, Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister

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Rebel TMC MPs Merge With Nationalist Citizens Party to Support NDA

Twenty lawmakers led by Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar seek separate seating in the Lok Sabha following a split from the Trinamool Congress.

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US and Iran Reach Provisional Deal to End Hostilities

President Trump announces agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt military actions in Lebanon.

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Canada Post Releases Pride Month Stamps Honoring LGBTQ+ Sites

New commemorative series highlights historic community hubs in Vancouver, Halifax, and Toronto.

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Air Traffic Control Audio Captures Knicks Celebrating NBA Title

Controllers congratulated the New York Knicks during a charter flight from San Antonio after the team won their first title in 53 years.

A beach sales person on Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He is selling bikinis, which are hanging from his umbrella.

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Six Die After Two Helicopters Collide in Rio de Janeiro

Authorities are investigating the cause of the mid-air collision that occurred Sunday in Brazil's western zone.

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Qatar Draws Switzerland in 2026 World Cup Opener

Coach Félix Sánchez expresses optimism for the knockout stage after the opening match of the tournament.

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Trump Announces US-Iran Peace Deal, Reopens Strait of Hormuz

President announces end to three-and-a-half-month war and lifting of naval blockade to allow oil shipments to resume.

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Nikkei 225 Hits Record High Following US-Iran Agreement

Tokyo stocks surged after a peace deal between the US and Iran lowered crude oil prices and eased Middle East tensions.

President Joe Biden Arrives in Geneva June 15, 2021, one day prior to the U.S. Russia Summit. The President was welcomed on arrival by President Guy Parmelin and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis of Swi

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US and Iran Reach Peace Deal to End Middle East Conflict

A landmark agreement including Lebanon is set for a signing ceremony in Switzerland on June 19, 2026.

An abandoned building in Ipswich Road, Moorooka, Queensland, during the 2017 Queensland election campaign with a One Nation sign.

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Hanson's 'Fire the Liar' Campaign Raises $250,000

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson said the fundraising effort, backed by 60,000 donors, signals a wake-up call for the Labor government.

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Tony Abbott Urges Return of Shark Culling in New South Wales

Former Prime Minister calls for a commercial shark fishery and culling programs following an attack at Coogee Beach.

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US and Iran Reach Tentative Deal to End War

Agreement mediated by Qatar aims to stop conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to global oil shipments.

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Colombian Presidential Candidates Close Campaigns Ahead of Runoff

Abelardo de la Espriella and Iván Cepeda held final rallies in public squares before the June 21 election.

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Iran War Pressures Brazil Inflation and Interest Rate Outlook

Rising oil prices and fuel costs create economic uncertainty as the Brazilian real strengthens

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Jovem Pan Esportes Analyzes 2026 World Cup Groups A and B

The weekly program Bastidores da Copa provides predictions and team breakdowns for host nations Mexico and Canada.

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Pepe Cibrián Campoy Launches Immersive 'Drácula II Resurrección'

The theater director revives his Dracula universe in a circus tent production 30 years after the original show.

Full body view of a geometric moray (Gymnothorax griseus) shot during a night dive in Ras Muhammad National Park, Red Sea, Egypt. This moray eel belongs to the family Muraenidae and is found throughou

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Morena to Use Closed Surveys for 2027 Candidate Selection

Mexico's ruling party will select candidates for governorships and legislative seats via non-transparent polling methods.

6:35 a.m., September 15, 2013 - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry climbs the steps of his Air Force jet for a flight from Geneva, Switzerland, to Tel Aviv, Israel, and a meeting in Jerusalem with Pri

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Trump and Iran Agree to Cease-Fire Ahead of Geneva Signing

President Donald Trump and the Iran Revolutionary Guard have endorsed a deal slated for a signing on the 19th.

Earth observation of the coast of Oman taken during a night pass by the Expedition 46 crew aboard the International Space Station. NASA astronaut Tim Kopra tweeted this image out with the message: "Pa

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Trump Announces Free Passage Through Strait of Hormuz

The US President said the narrow waterway would open without tolls, pending the signing of a new agreement.

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Japan Basic Pension Exceeds 70,000 Yen for First Time

Monthly payments rise for all recipients on June 15, though increases remain below the rate of inflation.

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Japanese Emperor and Empress Watch World Cup Match With Dutch Royals

The monarchs viewed the Japan-Netherlands match together at Het Oude Rollo Castle during an official visit to the Netherlands.

Assassination of Hassan Nasrallah at the Hezbollah Headquarter airstrike by IDF on September 27, 2024 from my home view.

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Israeli Airstrikes Hit Beirut Suburbs Ahead of US-Iran Deal

Israeli military targets Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon's Dahiyeh district as diplomatic talks between US and Iran continue.

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US and Iran Reach Preliminary Agreement to Open Strait of Hormuz

President Trump announces the lifting of a naval blockade as both nations move toward a permanent cease-fire.