International – Page 5

US Lifts Oil Sanctions on Iran Allowing Dollar-Denominated Crude Sales for First Time in Decades

The Treasury waiver enables Iranian banks to receive payments internationally easing the country’s most pressing foreign-exchange crunch.

The leaders discussed bilateral relations and the evolving situation in the Gulf region as ceasefire talks continue in Switzerland.

Washington raised the alarm about RSF troop movements near the city saying international observers fear a repeat of earlier mass violence.

Thousands of Lion-and-Sun flags appeared throughout the stadium despite FIFA confiscating them at security checkpoints before matches.

India’s PM Modi was among leaders to congratulate Abiy Ahmed on his party’s win in the latest electoral test of his long-running government.

The former Greater Manchester mayor is expected to seek the Labour leadership with broad support from MPs seeking a more centrist direction.

Defender Ramin Rezaian posted a photo of the handwritten locker-room message written in blue ink addressing Iranian fans worldwide.

The president’s Truth Social post accused the four Republicans of providing ‘aid and comfort’ to Iran after they voted for the war powers measure.

Analysts say the World Cup’s economic activity and international attention have created a temporary reduction in organised crime violence in Mexico.

Mediators from Pakistan and Qatar described 18 hours of talks as producing a roadmap toward a final deal within 60 days.