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Donald Trump has announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran following a breakthrough in negotiations. The agreement includes the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, contingent upon further discussions set to begin on Friday in Islamabad.
Donald Trump warns that “a whole civilisation will die tonight” amid escalating tensions with Iran after striking Kharg Island. He asserts this moment is pivotal in history, urging swift action from Iran to avoid further devastation. Follow Metro’s live blog for updates.
The US military has targeted Iran’s Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, critical for Iran’s oil exports. Donald Trump threatened further strikes unless a deal is reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. For updates and analysis, follow our ongoing coverage.
The US House of Representatives has approved significant legislation that may lead to the banning of TikTok in the United States. Under this legislation, the Chinese parent company of the popular social media platform, ByteDance, would have a six-month window to divest its controlling stake, failing which the app would be barred from operation in the US.
Google has confirmed it is implementing restrictions on the types of election-related questions users can pose to its Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot Gemini.
US President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will face a 2020 rematch for the White House after securing their party nominations.
According to a legal settlement, gender identity and sexual orientation may be addressed in Florida classrooms as long as it’s not part of formal instruction. Announced on Monday, the settlement clarifies the boundaries of a contentious state education law, leaving it intact.
A former Boeing employee, known for raising his concerns regarding the company’s production standards, has been found dead in the US.
One half of the summer blockbuster due – Barbenheimer- won big at last night’s Oscars. Oppenheimer was the biggest winner of the 96th Oscars, scoping seven awards including Best Picture and Best Actor for Irish star Cillian Murphy.
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