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Iran says it is negotiating with Oman to reach “an understanding” over a temporary route through the Strait of Hormuz to allow commercial shipping to resume. The statement came after US President Donald Trump said new talks on ending the war in Iran would begin on Monday – and that he had called off “massive”…
26m ago Israel “will not retreat from its current stance” in Gaza, senior Israeli political source tells CBS News Israel “will not retreat from its current stance” in Gaza, a senior Israeli political source told CBS News, after Hamas said Israeli escalation in the enclave was threatening negotiations. Israel on Monday said it had…
Music group says it is ‘proud’ to have made ‘impromptu expression’ of support for Palestine by unfurling flag during concert. Published On 3 Aug 20263 Aug 2026 British trip-hop band Massive Attack has said its members were detained by police in Singapore after a concert last week, during which a Palestinian flag was unfurled on…
Thomas Trutschel | Photothek | Getty Images U.S. support for Japanese efforts to bolster the country’s struggling currency has offered a sharp bounce for the yen in recent sessions, strengthening some 5% before paring gains on Monday. The coordinated intervention has lifted the yen to 157 to the dollar, down from just above 163, which…
The United States and Iran will hold new talks Monday afternoon, President Donald Trump said, after announcing he called off intense new strikes to allow for a deal on the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran’s nuclear program. Iran said Monday it was not currently holding talks with the U.S. but was in discussions with Oman…
Ariana Grande is to withdraw from public appearances and will no longer star in an upcoming musical production in London when she ends her Eternal Sunshine tour next month. A representative for the US singer, 33, told People magazine that she “will be taking a step back from visibility” when the tour ends, after her…
President Trump has called off new attacks on Iran for the time being, insisting an end to the war is close. He’s also again calling for the “immediate” re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
A total of 1,000sq km (386sq miles) has burned across Washington state, and some of the fires have not been contained. Published On 3 Aug 20263 Aug 2026 Wildfires in eastern Washington state have forced the evacuation of 60,000 people in the Spokane area and destroyed at least 600 homes, businesses and other structures, authorities…
U.S. Army paratroopers prepare an M119 howitzer for a fire mission during a field artillery live-fire exercise in the Middle East. Courtesy: U.S. Army Hello, this is Anniek Bao writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC’s Daily Open. President Trump’s decision to call off a planned strike on Iran sent oil…
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