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Iran envoy says friendly nations to get special Hormuz fee treatment

Iran envoy says friendly nations to get special Hormuz fee treatment

Iran's envoy to China says Tehran will impose new Strait of Hormuz fees, but friendly nations that stood by Iran will receive special treatment

Asia
India approves $5.46 billion deal for new weapons in latest military equipment purchase

India approves $5.46 billion deal for new weapons in latest military equipment purchase

India cleared a $5.46 billion defense deal, marking a major update to India's military equipment purchase strategy with new missiles and drones

Europe
Outgoing UK PM Starmer warns successor to remain active on international stage

Outgoing UK PM Starmer warns successor to remain active on international stage

Outgoing UK PM Keir Starmer warns successor Andy Burnham that the next leader cannot ignore global conflicts or spend less time on international diplomacy

Middle East
Huge crowds fill Tehran for Khamenei's funeral ceremonies

Huge crowds fill Tehran for Khamenei's funeral ceremonies

Millions of mourners gathered in Tehran for Khamenei's funeral as regional delegations from Hamas and Hezbollah joined surviving top state officials

North America
Dangerous heat wave disrupts America's July 4th celebrations as 160 million face warnings

Dangerous heat wave disrupts America's July 4th celebrations as 160 million face warnings

A dangerous heat wave hit America's 250th birthday weekend, forcing July 4th events to shut down and stressing power grids across the eastern US