President Trump announced via social media that a US-Iran agreement covering the Strait of Hormuz and the end of the conflict was substantially agreed after calls with Gulf allies.
Tag: International
Mungiu’s ‘Fjord’ Wins Best Film Tie Between Polish and Spanish Directors for Best Director
Pawel Pawlikowski’s Fatherland and The Black Ball by Javier Calva and Javier Ambrossi share Best Director prize at Cannes 2026 closing ceremony.
US Secret Service Fatally Shoots Man Who Opened Fire Near White House Checkpoint
A gunman opened fire at a security checkpoint near Pennsylvania Avenue and was killed by Secret Service; one bystander was wounded and the White House was briefly locked down.
Iran Says It Has Allowed 33 Ships Through Strait of Hormuz with Permission
Iran’s IRGC Navy confirmed via Fars News that at least 33 ships including oil tankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz with Iran’s permission within 24 hours.
California Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency Over GKN Aerospace Chemical Tank Crisis
Tens of thousands remain under evacuation orders in Garden Grove and neighbouring cities as crews battle an overheating 34000-gallon methyl methacrylate tank that could explode.
Pakistan Mediators Praise Iran Deal Progress Calling Outcome ‘Within Reach’
Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expressed optimism that the US-Iran negotiations mediated by Pakistan offer grounds for a positive and durable outcome.
Cristian Mungiu’s ‘Fjord’ Wins Palme d’Or at 79th Cannes Film Festival
The Romanian director wins his second Palme d’Or for the culture-war drama Fjord starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve at the closing ceremony chaired by Park Chan-wook.
Bangladesh Measles Outbreak Kills 528 Mostly Children as of May 24
A severe measles outbreak in Bangladesh has claimed 528 lives with children accounting for the vast majority of deaths according to NPR reporting on May 24.
Africa Races to Contain Ebola Threatening 10 Countries as Infections Spread
WHO warns that the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak now threatens ten countries across Central and East Africa as cross-border movement accelerates transmission.
Republican Senators Blast Trump’s Iran Deal as a ‘Disaster’ for Skipping Nuclear Dismantlement
Senior GOP lawmakers criticised Trump’s emerging agreement with Iran for failing to require the dismantling of Iran’s nuclear programme even as the Strait of Hormuz reopens.