US Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a close political ally of President Donald Trump, died Saturday night "from a brief and sudden illness" at the age of 71, his office said in a statement early Sunday.
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Israel sets Oct. 27 for general election: media
Israel sets Oct. 27 for general election: media
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Iran says Hormuz Strait's management arrangements must be made in consultations with Oman
TEHRAN, July 12 (Xinhua) -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has said Iran insists that arrangements for the future administration of maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz must be made through consultations with Oman, according to the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Sunday.Baghaei made the remarks in an address to reporters while elaborating on a Saturday trip by Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi to Oman's capital Muscat, the ministry said in a statement.Iran insists that arrangements for the future administration of traffic in the Strait of Hormuz must be made through consultations between the two coastal countries (of Iran and Oman) and by taking into consideration the developments over the past few months, especially the U.S.- and Israeli-imposed war (against Iran) and its security consequences for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, Baghaei said.He added the Saturday talks between the Iranian foreign minister and his Omani counterpart, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, were aimed at ensuring coordination between the two coastal countries regarding arrangements for the administration of traffic and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.Baghaei noted that the two countries' legal and technical teams also attended the talks, in which the two sides exchanged views on ensuring shipping security and safety in the waterway while observing the two countries' sovereign rights as well as international law, and in view of the provisions of a recently signed peace memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States on ending the war.He stressed that the Iranian and Omani sides agreed to continue talks to reach a common understanding with regard to ensuring shipping security in the strait.Baghaei added a delegation from Qatar, which has been a mediator in negotiations between Iran and the United States in recent months, also attended part of the talks.
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Iranian authorities say passage through Strait of Hormuz currently not possible
Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) said on Sunday that due to the recent "illegal movements" of the U.S. military forces in the region, "passage through the Strait of Hormuz is currently not possible."
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Hai Feng: What does 'baseless accusations' even mean? Who really has the final say over the US' Taiwan policy?
On Wednesday, Chinese authorities singled out Raymond Greene, director of the American Institute in Taiwan, for criticism. It was pointed out that his support for the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) provocative pursuit of "independence" runs counter to the serious statements made by US
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Two dead, two injured in plane crash in east Austria
A small plane crashed on Sunday in east Austria's state of Lower Austria, leaving two dead and two others wounded according to the country's broadcaster ORF.
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Israel launches national AI R&D consortium to advance drug discovery
The Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) on Sunday announced the launch of a national artificial intelligence (AI) research and development consortium to advance biology, drug discovery and personalized medicine.
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Africa CDC calls for stronger domestic financing to improve maternal, child health
African health leaders have called for stronger domestic financing, better governance and greater accountability to improve maternal and child health, warning that shrinking donor support, disease outbreaks, climate-related shocks and continued dependence on imported medical commodities are
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Afghan handwoven carpets exported to 37 nations
Afghan handmade carpets are now being exported to 37 countries worldwide, underscoring the sector's expanding international appeal and growing economic significance, the official Bakhtar News Agency reported on Sunday.
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At least 2 killed in Toronto active shooter incident, police say
Six people sustained gunshot wounds, and two were pronounced dead following an active shooter incident in Toronto on Saturday, according to a police emergency alert on X.
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Noskova overcomes five missed championship points to win first Wimbledon title
Linda Noskova showed remarkable composure to recover from a dramatic collapse and claim her first Grand Slam title, defeating fellow Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 in the first ever All-Czech Wimbledon women's singles final on Saturday.
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3.7 mln Afghan children at heightened risk of malnutrition, UNICEF warns
The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) has raised the alarm that 3.7 million children under the age of 5 in Afghanistan are at heightened risk of malnutrition, according to a new report issued on Sunday.
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EU is reportedly developing 'solidarity instrument' amid trade differences with China; Chinese expert warns move adds uncertainties to companies of both sides
In a latest push to address its trade issue with China, the European Union (EU) is developing a "solidarity instrument" to support companies that diversify critical supplies away from China and cushion the impact of any retaliation in the event of a trade conflict, according to Bloomberg's Saturday
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Ukrainian president announces cabinet reshuffle
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed to replace Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko as part of a major government reshuffle, according to statements released Sunday.
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