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Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei expressed satisfaction with recent talks with the United States but cautioned that the negotiations might not yield results. As Tehran and Washington prepare for further discussions in Muscat, Khamenei emphasized Iran's military capabilities and regional influence as "red lines" that cannot be negotiated, while also indicating a lack of trust in the U.S. Despite past agreements, he advised against depending on negotiation progress, citing the need for Iran to...

SummaryThe US has not specified its demands for lifting trade tariffs during a recent meeting between EU trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič and US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick, resulting in little progress. EU officials emphasized the need for clearer US positions in negotiations, with Šefčovič reiterating an offer to mutually eliminate tariffs on industrial goods. The EU has paused retaliatory tariffs until July 14 while continuing to prepare additional measures if no agreement is reached, highlighting...

Gout Gout, a 17-year-old Australian sprinter of South Sudanese descent, has emerged as a sensational athlete, drawing comparisons to Usain Bolt after breaking multiple records at national championships. Born on December 29, 2007, Gout has dominated the 100m and 200m races, recently winning the Australian 200m title with a time of 19.84 seconds, making him the fastest U16 200m runner in history. As he prepares for potentially competing in the World Athletics championship, Gout aims...

Rescues in Southern Arizona DesertAuthorities rescued two hikers stranded in remote areas of southern Arizona over the weekend. The first incident involved a hiker near the Superstition Mountains who suffered a potentially broken ankle; BORSTAR agents used a helicopter to hoist the individual to safety. The second rescue occurred the following day when agents found a man lost for two days on the Arizona Trail; due to difficult terrain, ground agents provided medical aid and...

An Israeli airstrike on the Kuwait Specialty Field Hospital in southern Gaza killed a security guard and injured 10 patients, according to the facility's director, Dr. Suhaib al-Hamss. This attack follows a prior strike on the Al Ahli Arab Hospital, with Israel alleging it targeted a Hamas command center. Dr. al-Hamss emphasized that the hospital, known to Israeli authorities and treating 3,500 patients daily, was focused solely on providing medical care amidst the deterioration of...

The European Commission is exploring plans that would enable energy firms to declare force majeure, allowing them to terminate long-term Russian gas contracts without incurring penalties. According to the Financial Times, officials indicate that this option could help companies avoid paying penalties to Moscow for breaking these contracts. This potential move reflects ongoing efforts by the European Commission to address energy supply challenges amid geopolitical tensions. Full Article