U.S. Resumes Dollar Transfers to Iraq After Monthslong Suspension

The Trump administration had halted the shipments to Iraq as part of its efforts to pressure the Baghdad government to distance itself from Iran.

By Raja Abdulrahim and Falih Hassan

U.S. and Iran hold separate meetings in Qatar and agree to continue discussions

U.S. and Iranian negotiators met separately on Wednesday with Qatari and Pakistani mediators, with "positive progress made," and they agreed to continue discussions, host Qatar said.

By The Associated Press

US designates Ecuador’s Chone Killers gang as ‘terrorist’ organisation

Ecuador's government praises the US for backing President Noboa's campaign to dismantle gang-crime networks.

Khamenei body in cold storage as feared Basij mobilizes ahead of historic Iran funeral

Tehran prepares massive security operation for Ali Khamenei's July 9 burial, mobilizing Basij militia and IRGC for expected historic turnout.

Iran after Khamenei: What direction after Supreme Leader's funeral?

Some days they talk. Some days they fight. Iran and the United States have settled into a pattern since the truce signed last month. This Wednesday in Doha... they’re sort of talking. Both sides present in indirect negotiations. Whatever comes of that, the attention's now shifting to Tehran, where the Islamic Republic’s preparing for Friday’s kickoff of four days of state funeral proceedings for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei with the regime boasting of a growing list of foreign dignitarie...

By François PICARD

Iran-US war latest: Trump dismisses fears of renewed combat as Qatar cites ‘positive progress’ in deadlocked talks

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff were in Qatar to discuss the state of negotiations with mediators

By Shweta Sharma

Khamenei body in cold storage as feared Basij mobilizes ahead of historic Iran funeral

Why Iran fears another funeral disaster as Khamenei awaits burial for 4 months

Iran is meticulously planning Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral to prevent the deadly crowd surges that marred previous burials. Lessons learned from the chaotic funerals of Ayatollah Khomeini and General Qasem Soleimani are shaping extensive security measures, including potential helicopter deployment and cross-border coordination with Iraq. The aim is to ensure Khamenei's final rites are a display of state control, not a repeat of past tragedies.

By TOI WORLD DESK

US and Iran conclude round of peace talks centred around Strait of Hormuz

By Reuters

US keep World Cup dream alive with gutsy win over Bosnia

Ten-man United States moved into the last 16 at the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Bosnia on Wednesday, ending a 24-year wait for a knockout-stage win to keep alive hopes of an American dream run in soccer’s global showpiece. In a dramatic high-tempo game in the San Francisco Bay Area, Folarin Balogun scored […]

Opinion: Opinion | How India And Japan Can Together Navigate US' Shifting Indo-Pacific Strategy

India and Japan need not distance themselves from the United States. On the contrary, they should continue working closely with Washington in promoting regional stability.

Mediators says 'positive progress' made in US-Iran talks in Doha

The Foreign Office (FO) said on Thursday that Qatari and Pakistani mediators had concluded separate meetings with negotiators from the United States and Iran in Doha. In a statement on X, it said that “positive progress” was made on issues related to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two sides, building on the talks held in Switzerland earlier this month. “Parties have agreed to continue discussions over the coming period, with the next meeting to be set at the earli...

By none@none.com (News Desk)

U.S., Iran talks conclude in Doha, focused on Strait

Sources said the two ‌countries discussed the Strait of Hormuz and financial incentives ​for Iran, two pillars of the initial agreement they signed in June.

Next indirect US-Iran talks due after late supreme leader's funeral

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's public funeral will begin on Saturday, and he will be buried on Jul 9.

Trump says progress made with Iran, despite inconclusive end to talks

Since the US-Iran deal was signed last month, the sides have exchanged fire in the Gulf, underscoring the difficulty of turning the initial truce into a lasting settlement.

El Niño officially declared in New Zealand

Earth Sciences NZ has followed counterparts in Australia, Japan and the US in declaring an El Niño event.

Trade group: Jet fuel prices likely to remain elevated

Despite optimism around the US-Iran ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, it will take time for jet fuel prices to return to pre-crisis levels and airfares could remain high for longer than passengers expect, says the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Progress made after facilitating US-Iran talks in Doha: FO

Parties agree to continue discussions in coming period, with next round of talks to be scheduled

By Web Desk

Anwar confirms Malaysia will send minister to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral in Iran

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — Malaysia will send a ministerial-level representative to attend the funeral of Iran’s...

By Dhesegaan Bala Krishnan

FAA Moves To Lift 50-Year Ban On Overland Supersonic Flights

FAA Moves To Lift 50-Year Ban On Overland Supersonic Flights The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Tuesday moved to end the more than 50-year ban on civilian supersonic flights over the continental United States, proposing rules that would allow aircraft to exceed the speed of sound provided they don’t produce a sonic boom. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced on June 30 that the FAA has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that would replace the more t...

By Tyler Durden

In Doha, Iran tends to frozen funds as US claims talks that are not happening - Tehran Times

In Doha, Iran tends to frozen funds as US claims talks that are not happening  Tehran Times

US, Iran talks conclude in Doha, focused on Strait of Hormuz

Iran and the United States concluded ​a round of indirect talks on Wednesday with no sign they had made headway toward a lasting peace.

By Abubakar Ibrahim