A gold trader who admitted conspiring with a Turkish bank to help Iran evade U.S. sanctions is set to be sentenced to time served
World leaders gather in Doha to honour Qatar’s Father Emir Sheikh Hamad
Leaders from Europe, Africa and Asia travelled to Doha to offer condolences to the royal family following the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who served as Qatar’s emir from 1995 until 2013.
A Trump administration official says a “trivial” number of Nvidia’s H200 chips were shipped to China after winning a US license, without offering specifics (Bloomberg)
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A Trump administration official says a “trivial” number of Nvidia’s H200 chips were shipped to China after winning a US license, without offering specifics — A small number of Nvidia Corp.’s H200 artificial in…
Trump backs away from fee plan on Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump had proposed a 20 per cent fee on cargo passing through the waterway, but said he would instead seek investment deals with Gulf states.
Beyond the Strait of Hormuz: How Gulf countries are preparing for life without the waterway
The US and Iran continue tit-for-tat strikes over the vital shipping route while a fifth of the world’s oil supply remains at a standstill. But Gulf countries have been looking towards alternatives for a more independent future, Maira Butt reports
UK and EU sign new Gibraltar treaty to ease border delays with Spain
Negotiations over border regulations have continued for years since Britain’s departure from the EU
Attacks resume across Middle East as Trump reverses toll plan
Iran responded to US strikes with attacks targeting Bahrain, Jordan and three tankers that travelled through the strait.
Pogacar wins Tour de France 10th stage in Bastille Day showdown
Slovenian four-time champion Tadej Pogacar made a solo attack Tuesday to claim victory on stage 10 of the Tour de France in a Bastille Day showdown, extending his overall lead ahead of Jonas Vingegaard to three minutes and 36 seconds.
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Ann Widdecombe Was Killed in ‘Targeted Attack,’ UK Police Say
Counterterrorism police said that they were continuing to interview a 28-year-old man accused of killing Ann Widdecombe, a prominent member of the right-wing Reform U.K. party.
Live: France marks tenth anniversary of deadly Nice terror attack
President Emmanuel Macron holds a national tribute in Nice on Tuesday for the victims of a deadly jihadist attack 10 years ago in the southern French city. Later Tuesday, the French football team will observe a minute of silence ahead of their World C…