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The action aims to pressure countries to cut business ties with Iran and help end the six-month conflict US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, US, August 20, 2026. REUTERS The US Treasury Department is expected on Monday to broaden the scope of secondary sanctions it can … Read more
She also starred in Elvis Presley movies and the sitcom “Coach.” Somewhat reluctantly, she had a No. 1 hit in 1962 with “Johnny Angel.”
The Afghanistan Cricket Board’s (ACB) national selection committee has finalised Afghanistan’s squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against India scheduled to be held from September 13 to 17, 2026, at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in New Delhi.Ibrahim Zadran will lead the side in the series, which will mark his first assignment as Afghanistan’s full-time … Read more
Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority warns named vessels could be fined, detained and have their cargoes confiscated Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 24, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer Iran said it had blacklisted 45 tankers that had broken its rules for crossing the Strait of Hormuz, and would take action against … Read more
In Italy’s overlooked deep-south region, this shoreline of ancient towns and gorgeous beaches teems with traces of past civilizations in its traditions, cuisine and festivals.
[Most U.S. farmers will lose money this year. Landowners and investors are increasingly trying to make money from their land, not what can be grown from it.
A vehicle drove the wrong way and crashed into a police car, killing five occupants and two officers Cleveland Police said officers had received reports before the crash on Saturday of two cars being driven dangerously, including a vehicle that was seen ramming properties in the Middlesbrough area. UK police FB page British police investigating … Read more
States are spending millions of dollars on cloud seeding technology, backed by new data on its effectiveness — and driven by desperation for water.
SAOC delegation inspects Islamabad venues ahead of 2027 Games. ISLAMABAD: A delegation from the South Asian Olympic Council (SAOC) visited Pakistan Sports Complex in Islamabad on Monday to review preparations for next year’s South Asian Games, examining venues and facilities that will host athletes from across the region. The delegation toured several competition venues and … Read more
Alibaba said Wan3.0 has been used in films, advertising, tourism promotion and music video production The logo of Alibaba Group is lit up at its office building in Beijing, China August 9, 2021. REUTERS Alibaba said Wan3.0 had been used in short drama and film production, advertising and marketing, tourism The new model can generate … Read more