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Iran discusses Strait of Hormuz security with Saudi Arabia, Oman as tensions ease

Iran discusses Strait of Hormuz security with Saudi Arabia, Oman as tensions ease

Iran's foreign minister held calls with Saudi and Omani counterparts on Strait of Hormuz security as regional hostilities show signs of easing

Asia
Bangladesh, China launch Chinese Economic and Industrial Zone in Chattogram

Bangladesh, China launch Chinese Economic and Industrial Zone in Chattogram

Bangladesh and China began construction of the long-delayed Chinese Economic and Industrial Zone in Chattogram, expected to draw $500 million and 100,000 jobs.

Europe
Thousands crowd shelters as wildfires force mass evacuations in France and Spain

Thousands crowd shelters as wildfires force mass evacuations in France and Spain

Wildfires in France and Spain have forced over 300,000 people to evacuate, filling shelters as fires rage near Bordeaux and Madrid

Middle East
Oil prices sink as US-Iran pause fuels fresh Hormuz hopes

Oil prices sink as US-Iran pause fuels fresh Hormuz hopes

Oil prices tumbled Monday after the US and Iran paused their strikes, boosting hopes for reopening the Strait of Hormuz to Gulf oil shipping

North America
Bite of Seattle shooting: Three killed, four wounded at Seattle Center

Bite of Seattle shooting: Three killed, four wounded at Seattle Center

Bite of Seattle shooting leaves three dead and four wounded at Seattle Center. One suspect is in custody as police search for a second shooter