US President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if it obstructs US-Iran peace talks. The warning comes as Oman and Iran negotiate a new shipping route for the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway currently central to the ongoing US-Iran conflict.
President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if it obstructs his efforts to end the US-Israel war on Iran. The warning follows the expiration of a two-month diplomatic window for peace, as the conflict continues with no resolution in sight.
Iran's top negotiator Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf states the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US lifts sanctions and unfreezes assets. Meanwhile, President Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it interferes in his efforts to force a peace deal.
US President Donald Trump announced he will not extend the memorandum of understanding with Iran after negotiations stalled, while also ordering a reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea.
Queensland Rail has reached an in-principle agreement with unions representing train controllers, but services will remain on a reduced timetable due to ongoing industrial action by other rail workers.
President Donald Trump reportedly threatened to bomb US ally Oman if it interferes with US talks with Iran regarding the reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese nears a deal with the Coalition on gambling reforms, focusing on advertising and inducement restrictions, amid calls for stronger measures from backbenchers and advocates.
Hardik Pandya's attempt to return to Gujarat Titans failed after he demanded the captaincy, which GT refused due to incumbent skipper Shubman Gill. Pandya's future at Mumbai Indians remains uncertain following a poor IPL 2026 season.
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, key architect of China's economic reforms and WTO entry, dies at 97, leaving a legacy in economic modernization and crisis management.
Union workers at HCA Healthcare hospitals across the US are holding picket protests to demand pay raises, a $25 minimum wage, and better staffing ratios, contrasting their struggles with the company's $6.8bn in 2025 profits.
Qatar reports positive signs in talks between Oman and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though concerns remain that US-Iran compensation demands could delay an agreement as commercial traffic stays far below pre-war levels.
US President Donald Trump announced plans to demand conflict compensation from Iran in future peace negotiations, citing decades of attacks. The move further complicates stalled talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran's supreme leader appointed new military leadership.
President Trump demands compensation from Iran for US casualties from roadside bombs, conflicts, and specific incidents like the USS Cole bombing and anti-government protest deaths.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin told TASS that Vladimir Zelensky's actions leave Moscow no choice but to continue its military operation until goals are achieved.
Israel rejected a U.S.-backed peace plan for Gaza, with PM Benjamin Netanyahu stating Israel will not withdraw until Hamas is disarmed and opposing a Palestinian state.
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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin stated that Russia has not conducted official negotiations with Germany on a Ukrainian settlement, citing Berlin's aggressive anti-Russian stance.
Israeli PM Netanyahu rejects the US's 15-point Gaza peace proposal, insisting on full Hamas disarmament before withdrawal. He also vows no Palestinian state will be established under his leadership in either Gaza or the West Bank.
Yemen's Houthis claimed a drone attack on a Saudi Aramco refinery in Jazan, while Iran demanded the U.S. alter its behavior before restarting negotiations or reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Jorge Messi, father and longtime commercial representative of football star Lionel Messi, died at age 68 in Rosario, Argentina, after battling a chronic illness.
US Senate Majority Leader John Thune has filed cloture on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, setting up a key procedural crypto bill vote for September after previous negotiations stalled.
Kosovo's parliament suspended Saturday after opposition MP Time Kadrijaj pelted caretaker Prime Minister Albin Kurti with eggs during a session, amid a deep political crisis threatening snap elections.
The Australian government is open to amending wagering legislation regarding gambling inducements amid parliamentary negotiations, though it remains hesitant to alter proposed TV and online advertising rules.
Real Madrid have completed the club-record signing of 19-year-old Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for €135m, making him the most expensive African player in history on a seven-year contract.
