US President Donald Trump’s interim deal to end the Iran war met scorching public criticism from some of his fellow Republicans as copies of the signed agreement circulated on Capitol Hill on Thursday.
Colombia sees new peace breakthrough as 100 rebels hand over arms
About 100 guerrillas surrendered their weapons in southern Colombia on Thursday under a peace deal with leftist President Gustavo Petro, AFP learned. Some 99 rebels from the National Coordinating Committee of the Bolivarian Army laid down arms in Putu…
Japan core inflation holds steady in May, matching expectations despite energy price concerns
Headline inflation edged up to 1.5% from 1.4%, while the so called “core-core” inflation rate, eased to 1.8% from 1.9%.
Trump claims Iran deal is ‘unconditional surrender,’ says his power has ‘no limits’: Axios
Trump said in an interview with Axios on Thursday evening stateside that he negotiated the deal to prevent the conflict from triggering a global depression.
Scottish Conservatives win Aberdeen South, ousting SNP
Tories’ Douglas Lumsden says city has spoken ‘loud and clear’ in support of the North Sea oil and gas industry UK politics – live updatesThe Scottish National party (SNP) has lost the formerly safe seat of Aberdeen South in a shock loss to the Scottish…
SNP concedes Aberdeen South with Scottish Conservatives set to win
Byelection loss suggests voters rebelled against SNP over Peter Murrell’s theft of £400,000 in party fundsUK politics – live updatesThe Scottish National party (SNP) has conceded defeat in the formerly safe seat of Aberdeen South in a shock loss to the…
A profile of Meta President Dina Powell McCormick, who has become one of Silicon Valley’s top power brokers as she helps oversee Meta’s AI infrastructure push (Financial Times)
Financial Times:
A profile of Meta President Dina Powell McCormick, who has become one of Silicon Valley’s top power brokers as she helps oversee Meta’s AI infrastructure push — Former Goldman Sachs executive explores financing once…
US Faces Tough Path To New Iran Nuclear Deal
After Trump withdrew from that deal in 2018, Iran began rolling back its commitments, with the International Atomic Energy Agency saying Tehran was enriching uranium to 60 percent purity — far above the previous 3.67 percent cap.
Putin’s frail appearance sparks ‘very serious psychological blow’ theory
Putin health concerns are growing after the Russian President appeared increasingly frail at recent public appearances, with claims Putin suffered a stroke.
Zimbabwe bill to scrap presidential elections sparks backlash
Supporters call the bill a governance reform, while opponents see a turning point for Zimbabwe’s political future.