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The “winding down” of the Iran war has been replaced by an explicit 48-hour ultimatum. President Donald Trump has warned that the U.S. will destroy Iran’s power plants if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, an escalation that comes as Iran expands the battlefield by launching long-range missiles toward the Indian Ocean and threatening U.S. bases across the Gulf.
Len Deighton, the man who brought the “office memo” to the spy novel, has passed away. From his groundbreaking debut to his masterful military histories and culinary writing, Deighton proved that the most compelling stories aren’t found in gadgets and martinis, but in the gritty, human complexities of real life.
In a star-studded room usually known for glitz, the 2026 Oscars took a somber, meaningful turn. By awarding the top prize to the father-daughter dystopian drama One Battle After Another, the Academy embraced a “mood of urgency,” favoring stories that mirror our current social ruptures over traditional Hollywood blockbusters.
The International Monetary Fund asked Pakistan to remove the finance secretary from the board of central bank to enhance central bank’s independence and improve governance.
Just three days after meeting US President Donald Trump in Alaska, Russian President Vladimir Putin called up PMNarendra Modi.
Israel has said it will begin moving Palestinians from Gaza City to the south of the territory starting Sunday, in what it describes as an evacuation from “combat zones.” The announcement was made by the army’s Arabic-language spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, who said tents and shelters would be provided with help from the United Nations and aid groups. However, the UN has not confirmed its role in the plan.
Netflix series “Chromosome 21” lead Sebastian Solorza intends to run for Chile’s national Presidential election. The 43-year-old actor with down syndrome is running to gather 35,000 signatures by August 18, 2025 to fulfil the requirement for him to run as an independent candidate.
A Republican governor has decided to send National Guard troops from his state to Washington, D.C.—a move that’s stirring both support and skepticism across the political spectrum.
Hopes were high when U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to Alaska on Friday. There were flyovers, red carpets, even a ride together in Trump’s armored limousine.
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