Iran Must Plan to Overcome U.S. Sanctions After Trump’s ‘Economic D-Day’ Threats, Tehran Official Says
The US also imposed new sanctions against Hezbollah and designated the Lebanese militant group as an Iranian proxy. The Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned the potential move and warned that those who order or implement the levies “are liable to prosecution and punishment” Hezbollah said the move would not deter them from “adhering to the path of resistance”
Trump to allow import of 300,000 metric tons of ground beef without tariff
The deal allows up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to be imported into the U.S. for the next 90 days. The president said on social media that he had committed to ensuring the imported beef would be sold at 25% below current market rates. But the idea of increased beef imports from abroad can create uncertainty for ranchers.
Why China Thinks It Can Resist Trump’s Economic Threats on Iran
The US also imposed new sanctions against Hezbollah and designated the Lebanese militant group as an Iranian proxy. The Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned the potential move and warned that those who order or implement the levies “are liable to prosecution and punishment” Hezbollah said the move would not deter them from “adhering to the path of resistance”
Trump’s Economic Threat Puts Focus on Iran’s Trading Partners
The US also imposed new sanctions against Hezbollah and designated the Lebanese militant group as an Iranian proxy. The Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned the potential move and warned that those who order or implement the levies “are liable to prosecution and punishment” Hezbollah said the move would not deter them from “adhering to the path of resistance”
What to Know About Iran’s Economic Ties With Gulf Countries
Hezbollah rejects U.S. sanctions as effort to shield Israel's "expansionist projects and ambitions" Iran's Hezbollah allies in Lebanon dismissed on Friday the group's designation as a terrorist organization. The group says the measures would not deter its resistance against Israel. The United States announced fresh sanctions targeting an alleged Hezbollah cash-transfer network.
Prince Harry, Elton John and Others Told to Pay Daily Mail Publisher $13 Million
Mr Justice Nicklin described the £34 million costs claim from Associated Newspapers Limited as "excessive" He declined to impose a cost cap after "careful consideration" The ruling does not require the publisher to prove that its claim for costs is reasonable. Instead, it will fall to the claimants to argue their case if they believe it is not.
Shangri-La is the rail terminus of Yunnan's bustling tourist trail. It is the gateway to greater Tibet. The monastery itself was as impressive as the one I'd seen in Shangri- La, but without the crowds. The old town caught fire in 2014; two-thirds of it was destroyed.
Israel Opens Criminal Investigation Into Killings of Hind Rajab and Gaza Medical Workers
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has acknowledged for the first time that its soldiers opened fire on a vehicle carrying 5-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab and six of her relatives in Gaza. The Belgium-based Hind Raja Foundation — which campaigns for the arrest of Israeli troops it accuses of war crimes — said in a statement that an Israeli military investigation “should not be mistaken for a genuine step toward justice”
Israel re-establishes closed West Bank settlement, defying growing international protests
Road closures for qualifying pushed back by three hours. Monday and Wednesday evening's planned evening laps were called off altogether after rain showers made the roads unsafe to ride on. A fatal crash involving Swiss racer Mauro Poncini at Cruickshanks, in Ramsey, saw Tuesday evening's session red flagged on lap one before being abandoned.
Tiananmen Square vigil organisers in Hong Kong found guilty of ‘inciting subversion’
Hong Kong court convicts two Tiananmen vigil activists. Former co-organizers of an annual candlelight vigil commemorating the 1989 massacre. For years, the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China organized the annual vigil. "The conviction of three Tiananman vigil activists shows how public displays of mourning have become a crime in Hong Kong," said the organization's Asia director Elaine Pearson.
"I popped my head in expecting to see the original windows," she said. "I had no idea at the time that some of the windows were boarded up from the inside" "There is something about this whole project that keeps reminding me that things worth having aren't always easy," she added.
Germany investigates Russia links to weapons cache discovered in woods, reports say
Germany seeks extradition of suspect tied to Russian arms stash. Authorities are investigating whether the weapons were meant for a violent threat. Authorities suspect that the Russian government is involved in the incident. German intelligence has been on elevated alert since two months ago that Russia may be preparing to carry out assassinations.
Five people missing after fire rips through restaurant, apartments in Switzerland. Fire broke out on the second floor just after midnight local time. Firefighters' access to the fire was cut off after the stairwell collapsed. Police working with the public prosecutor's office to investigate the cause of the fire.
'We are devastated' - Nigerian villagers bury bodies after overloaded boat capsizes
The two men largely avoided talk of their falling out, and instead talked about their partnership. Trump and ex-lawyer Michael Cohen are putting their bitter feud behind them. The president joined Cohen, who has testified against him in Congress and in court, for an interview on Cohen's radio show.
Trump’s Order to Cut Military Exercises With South Korea Carries Risks, Experts Say
Kim Jong Un suggested last year that he won’t return to talks unless the U.S. drops its demand for North Korean denuclearization as a precondition for diplomacy. This suggests North Korea doesn't want to completely shut the door for future talks and may seek to win bigger U.N. concessions.
Storms soak Northeast as possible tornadoes reported in New York, Delaware. A tornado touched down in Dover, Delaware, and caused significant damage across the city. Heavy rain and winds pounded the Northeast U.S. on Thursday as storms tore through a beach on Long Island. The National Weather Service had warned of waterspouts in the area.
Trump Threatens Defamation Suit Over National Guard Report, Aiming to Intimidate a Critic
"Based on analysis of crime data, our report demonstrated facts about the National Guard deployments that are inconvenient to the Trump administration," the Center for American Progress said. On average, the 11 cities where Trump deployed or threatened to deploy the. National Guard saw a 14 percent decrease in violent crime and a 22 percent. decrease in their murder rates.
Palestinian Teenager Killed After Israeli Settlers Enter West Bank Village
Israeli settlers kill two Palestinians in separate incidents in the West Bank. A 17-year-old boy in Hebron and a former soldier in Jenin are killed. The incidents are the latest in a series of attacks on Palestinians in the area. The Israeli military describes the attacks as ‘unauthorised hikes’
Home Office could be blocked from deporting trafficking victims to Albania
The UK government ran a larger than expected £1.8bn deficit in July. Underlining the challenges facing the chancellor, John Healey, as he draws up his first budget. In the first four months of this financial year the cumulative deficit was £56.7bn. City economists had expected a shortfall of zero for July.
Texas slashes $50m judgment against Alex Jones over false claim Sandy Hook shooting was hoax
The ruling does not affect a $1.25 billion judgment against Jones in Connecticut. It is a legal victory for him after he and his company were found liable for claiming the mass shooting didn't happen. The reduced verdict marks Jones' first victory cutting a pair of overwhelming judgments rendered after he claimed the shooting was a hoax.
Broadcom debt deal expected to reach upwards of $70 billion, sources say
Broadcom has entered discussions with lenders about securing $70 billion to $80 billion in debt to fund a chip financing arrangement benefiting artificial intelligence companies. Blackstone and Apollo Global Management are among the investors in discussions about participating in the financing. That raise would extend a partnership that Broadcom, Apollo, and Blackstone unveiled in June, under which the three companies agreed to pour $35 billion into expanding Anthropic's computing infrastructure.
How the U.S. Navy Is Helping Get Oil Through the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has been attacking oil-rich neighbors and U.S. bases in the region. It has also disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, its biggest strategic advantage. Iran’s economy is under growing strain nearly six months into the war, with inflation expected to approach 70%.
Nancy Kissinger, Wife of Former Secretary of State, Dies at 92
Nancy Kissinger was a " powerhouse of ideas and insights," Mike Bloomberg says. The Kissingers met in the mid-1960s when he was a consultant for Rockefeller and she was on the staff of Ro. Bloomberg is the billionaire founder of the Bloomberg financial-news empire and a friend of the Kissingers.
What to Know About Prince Harry and Meghan’s Move Back to the U.K.
Harry and Meghan Markle are relocating their children to the U.K. for an extended period starting later this month. Harrold says it’s too soon to fully know how members of the royal family will handle this change of events. “They have so much on their plate as it is trying to shore up the monarchy and propel it into the future; they don’t really need to cope with having Harry and Megan on their proverbial doorstep.”
As Iran and U.S. Settle Into an Uneasy Standoff, Who Will Blink First?
Iran has finalized a preferential trade agreement with Oman, according to the Islamic Republic's official Trade Promotion Organization. Iran is pursuing renewed preferential trade talks with Turkey, reopening border markets with Iraq and Turkey, and expanding its networth. President Trump has threatened to inflict an "economic D-Day" on Iran.
