Deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz expected 'soon' - U.S. official
An agreement between Iran and the U.S. to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is expected "soon," a U.S. official has said. The deal would result in the resum...
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U.S. President Donald Trump says talks with Iran will begin on Monday as Washington seeks an agreement on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and addressing Tehran’s nuclear programme. Oil prices fell after the announcement, while shipping disruptions continued in key regional waterways.
Oil prices dropped after Trump announced talks with Iran, easing concerns over disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz. OPEC+ also agreed to raise production for a sixth consecutive month, adding further pressure on global crude prices.
Israeli airstrikes across Gaza killed at least 18 Palestinians, according to health officials, as efforts to advance a ceasefire plan face new challenges. Israel says operations targeted Hamas members, while the group accused Israel of undermining negotiations.
At least eight people were killed in overnight Ukrainian drone strikes across Russia, according to regional officials. Kyiv targeted infrastructure including oil facilities, a military airbase and logistics sites, while Russia said it intercepted hundreds of drones.
Two crew members were killed after firefighting helicopters collided during a wildfire operation near Athens. Greece continues battling major fires fuelled by extreme heat and dry conditions, while evacuations remain in place on parts of the country.
An agreement between Iran and the U.S. to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is expected "soon," a U.S. official has said. The deal would result in the resumption of commercial shipping through the sea passage and the lifting of an American naval blockade on Iranian ports.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 8th of August, covering the latest developments.
U.S. President Donald Trump said negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are progressing and suggested an agreement with Iran could be reached “soon”.
U.S. President Donald Trump may have to accept concessions he previously opposed if he wants to secure a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to analysts, as negotiators move closer to a temporary agreement.
A U.S. judge has ordered Meta to pay an additional $567 million over claims that its platforms failed to protect children from online harm.
A state of emergency was declared in the district of Summerland, British Columbia, early on Saturday as a fast-moving wildfire swept through western Canada, forcing thousands of residents to leave their homes.
Serbia will continue to support Ukraine’s independence and territorial integrity while seeking closer economic cooperation between the two countries, President Aleksandar Vučić said on Saturday, stopping short of pledging sanctions against Belgrade’s long-time ally Russia.
One year after its launch, the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) has emerged as one of the most significant diplomatic and economic initiatives in the South Caucasus, linking peace efforts between Armenia and Azerbaijan with expanding trade and regional connectivity.
A drone entered Bulgarian airspace from Romania on Saturday and exploded near the village of Kardam, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said, adding that there were no casualties or damage to infrastructure.
Russian drone strikes killed a three-year-old boy and his grandparents in a village in the Kyiv region, while another person was killed in an overnight ballistic missile attack on the Ukrainian capital, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday.
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