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Ships start to trickle through Strait of Hormuz, but who will run it still in doubt
Trump said the strait would be "completely open" by Friday, but key details over who will manage the crucial waterway remain unresolved. Meanwhile, Iran has made further claims that it will control Hormuz in the future based on its interpretation of the framework deal with the US.
Euronews
8 min read
Capital Standoff: Shockwaves in Washington as ICE Agents Attempt 'Raids' on Lawyers Defending Minor Immigrants
ICE agents attempted to raid legal offices representing unaccompanied migrant children, escalating the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration and targeting legal aid organisations.
International Business Times UK
7 min read
JD Vance says US-Iran deal ‘very general’ with many details yet to be negotiated – Middle East crisis live
Meanwhile Iranian foreign minister says ending Israel’s war on Lebanon ‘most important issue’ in US deal
The Guardian - UK
12 min read
Iran-US war latest: Tehran issues stark new warning over fragile ceasefire as G7 leaders meet Trump in France
A White House official said Trump’s Iran deal does not include Israel’s conditional withdrawal from Lebanon amid its conflict with Hezbollah
The Independent UK
25 min read
Iran's Pezeshkian calls US-Iran MoU 'a document of national pride' as Geneva signing nears
Iran and Washington have agreed to a memorandum of understanding. This document outlines future engagement between the two nations. Sanctions relief is linked to Iran's nuclear compliance and regional security. The Strait of Hormuz will open immediately. The US naval blockade on Iranian ports will be lifted. Formal signing is…
The Economic Times
4 min read
Trump's Iran accord offers exit from war and fresh political risks
A landmark agreement has been reached between the Trump administration and Iran to end their conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This development offers global market relief. However, the deal faces internal Republican opposition and skepticism from allies. Gas prices are expected to fall but remain elevated. The accord's…
The Economic Times
7 min read
'Pyrrhic victory': Iran war leaves no clear winners, experts say
A recent Middle East war has concluded with no clear victor. Iran, though weakened, successfully thwarted the objectives of the United States and Israel. A new agreement defers critical issues, setting the stage for 60 days of intense negotiations. Israel faces significant setbacks, while the US seeks to project strength.…
The Economic Times
5 min read
A Fungal Pathogen That Can Destroy Vision Triggered a Clinic Outbreak Linked to Eye Procedures — A New CDC MMWR Investigation Published This Week Exposes a Critical Gap in Ophthalmic Safety
CDC MMWR (January/June 2026): Purpureocillium lilacinum keratitis was linked to an ophthalmology clinic in New York City (2024) and a pseudo-outbreak at a dermatology clinic in Washington. P. lilacinum is an antifungal-resistant mold that can cause permanent vision loss. Here is what patients and clinicians need to know.
Medical Daily
7 min read
Washington, D.C. Mayor reinstates a curfew for youth and restricts gatherings: ‘Summer heat tends to exacerbate tempers’
Teens “need safe, productive spaces.”
We Got This Covered
5 min read
'It is with a heavy heart...': Immigration firm of viral 'lawyer of miracles' shuts down in Seattle as clients face deportation
Immigration attorney Alexandra Lozano called herself the "lawyer of miracles' as her career took off and soared, as she claimed that she fixed cases that were impossible to win. The Seattle-based attorney, now being called a fraudster, lived a lavish life with her private jet with 'Abogada' (lawyer) written on…
The Times of India
3 min read
