World leaders welcome news the Strait of Hormuz could soon reopen.


U.S. and Iran Reach Agreement to Reopen Strait and Begin Nuclear Talks

The accord halts hostilities in the war that began in February but leaves unresolved the critical issue of Iran’s nuclear program.

Singer Oliver Tree Is Said to Have Died in Collision of Helicopters in Brazil

The two helicopters crashed in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, killing at least six people, the authorities said.

Trump Claims Strait Will be ‘Permanently Toll Free’ Under Agreement With Iran

In a call to The New York Times, President Trump praised Russia and China’s leaders and described Israel’s prime minister as “a very difficult guy.”

War and the World Cup

The Iranian government has always used the national team to project soft power. That puts players and fans who oppose the regime in a tough spot.

Deadlocked Wars: How Major Powers Misread the Regions They Attacked

Russia and the United States projected their own centralized views onto Ukraine and Iran, analysts said. As a result, the smaller countries trapped larger ones in a costly confrontation.

In Israel, Broad Discontent Over the Emerging U.S. Deal With Iran

Israelis across the political spectrum say the deal appears to leave fundamental security threats posed by Iran unaddressed.

Israel Strikes Beirut Outskirts as Fighting With Hezbollah Escalates

The attacks complicated an already delicate moment as President Trump and Iran appeared to be edging toward finalizing a framework peace agreement.

Switzerland Rejects Measure to Cap Population at 10 Million, Projections Show

The referendum was about limiting migration after the number of residents rose by more than a quarter since 2000, but it was framed around affordability and sustainability.

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