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UAE cautions against trusting Iran on Hormuz, efforts to end war at an impasse
3+ hour, 37+ min ago (935+ words) A senior United Arab Emirates official said on Friday Tehran could not be trusted over any unilateral arrangements it makes for the Strait of Hormuz, in a sign of deep mistrust on all sides as efforts to end the Iran…...
Video: Iran truce ended hostilities for war powers deadline, U. S. official says
3+ hour, 59+ min ago (378+ words) The Globe and Mail A U. S. -Iran ceasefire that began in early April has 'terminated' hostilities between the two sides for the purposes of an approaching congressional war powers deadline, a senior official of President Donald Trump's administration said on Thursday....
Iran vows "long and painful strikes" if U. S. resumes attacks
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (886+ words) Iran said on Thursday it would respond with "long and painful strikes" on U. S. positions if Washington renewed attacks, and also reasserted its control over the Strait of Hormuz, complicating U. S. plans for a coalition to reopen the waterway. Two months into…...
Gaza's destroyed universities pivot to online teaching as they wait to rebuild
1+ week, 1+ day ago (764+ words) Nour Doghmosh took online courses at an internet hotspot in Gaza to obtain her computer science diploma. She celebrated her graduation in February, 2025, at a makeshift private ceremony. Mahmoud Islim Al-Basos/Supplied Gaza's universities did not wait for reconstruction funds…...
U. K. police arrest man after two stabbed in London Jewish community, treat attack as terrorist incident
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (788+ words) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the attack in Golders Green on Tuesday 'deeply concerning.'Hannah Mc Kay/Reuters Two Jewish men were stabbed in north London on Wednesday by an attacker who ran down a street targeting Jews in…...
Opinion: The President who sneered at international law makes the legal case for war
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (672+ words) Michael Byers teaches global politics and international law at the University of British Columbia. Remember when U. S. President Donald Trump asserted that he did not need international law " that the only limit on his global powers was his own morality? That…...
Geopolitical Instability Threatens Healthcare Services Group's Costs, Margins and Cash Flows
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (161+ words) The Globe and Mail Geopolitical Instability Threatens Healthcare Services Group's Costs, Margins and Cash Flows Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) has disclosed a new risk, in the Economy & Political Environment category. - Unlock hedge fund-level data and powerful investing tools for smarter,…...
Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon as military issues evacuation orders for seven towns beyond "buffer zone
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (465+ words) Israeli strikes killed 14 people and wounded 37 on Sunday, Lebanon's health ministry said, as the Israeli military warned residents to leave seven towns beyond the "buffer zone" it occupied before a ceasefire that has failed to fully halt hostilities. Sunday's death…...
U. S. envoys heading to Pakistan in bid to salvage ceasefire talks with Iran
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (950+ words) U. S. envoys are expected to travel to Pakistan on Saturday in a new bid to salvage ceasefire talks with Tehran, even as Iran ruled out direct negotiations with U. S. representatives as its top diplomat arrived in Islamabad. The latest effort to broker…...
Video: U. S. says Strait of Hormuz blockade expanding, details attack on Iranian vessel
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (433+ words) The Globe and Mail U. S. Defense Secretary Hegseth says the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will expand with a second aircraft carrier arriving in Gulf. Hegseth was joined by Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff…...