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Iran's foreign ministry says 'deep mistrust' of US remains despite peace deal

Iran's foreign ministry says 'deep mistrust' of US remains despite peace deal

Iran's foreign ministry says deep mistrust of the US persists despite the framework agreement, and warns Washington must ensure Israel respects its Lebanon commitments

Asia
Deadly Philippine quake raises seabed by up to two meters, killing coral

Deadly Philippine quake raises seabed by up to two meters, killing coral

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake in southern Mindanao raised the seabed by up to 2 meters, exposing coral reefs and killing marine life along the coast

Europe
UK PM Starmer vows 'bold action' on social media ban for under-16s

UK PM Starmer vows 'bold action' on social media ban for under-16s

Keir Starmer pledged to end a social media system "failing our kids," with proposals expected to go further than Australia's landmark under-16s ban

Middle East
US to release $12 billion in frozen assets before talks, Iranian media reports

US to release $12 billion in frozen assets before talks, Iranian media reports

Iran's Mehr news agency says the US will release $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets before 60-day negotiations begin under a proposed memorandum of understanding

North America
Iran says no final decision yet on US deal as Qatari mediators arrive in Tehran

Iran says no final decision yet on US deal as Qatari mediators arrive in Tehran

Iran's Fars news agency says Tehran has not made a final decision on the US-Iran deal, casting doubt on Sunday signing plans despite optimism from Washington and Islamabad