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Trump claims assured by Iran no tolls to be charged at Hormuz

Trump claims assured by Iran no tolls to be charged at Hormuz

Trump says Iran has assured Washington no tolls will be charged on ships in the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations continue over a lasting settlement

Asia
India tightens FCRA rules for NGOs, bars foreign nationals as key functionaries

India tightens FCRA rules for NGOs, bars foreign nationals as key functionaries

India has amended FCRA rules, requiring NGOs to declare activities, disclose social media accounts, and bar foreign nationals as key functionaries from receiving overseas funds

Europe
France experiences hottest day since records began during severe heatwave

France experiences hottest day since records began during severe heatwave

France experiences its hottest day since records began as an intense heatwave drives national temperatures to historic levels and closes landmarks

Middle East
Italian Gaza activists freed in Libya after month-long detention

Italian Gaza activists freed in Libya after month-long detention

Three Italian flotilla activists held in Libya for nearly 30 days have been released, Italy's foreign minister confirmed, as six more detainees await freedom

North America
Trump says unfrozen Iran funds to go into US-run escrow account

Trump says unfrozen Iran funds to go into US-run escrow account

Trump says unfrozen Iran funds will go into a US-controlled escrow account for food and medical supplies from American farmers