UN warns of sharp rise in executions in Iran
A growing number of executions in Iran is causing concern, says UN human rights chief Volker Türk. He says the increase since March is being used to “instill fear.”
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Iran says it has agreed with Oman on route through Strait of Hormuz
Iran says it has reached an agreement with Oman on the geographical coordinates of a trade route through the Strait of Hormuz, the Foreign Ministry says. It is still unclear whether the United States will approve the agreement.
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Wall Street extends gains as Palantir surges 29.5% on earnings beat
Wall Street's gains continued on Tuesday, with AI software company Palantir surging.
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Oil prices fall after Bessent says US and Iran could reach Strait of Hormuz deal today
The US and Iran could reach an agreement today to open the Strait of Hormuz, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC. Oil prices are clearly falling after the announcement.
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Rubio says progress being made in talks on Strait of Hormuz reopening
Iran and Oman are reportedly close to a deal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. US Secretary of State Rubio says the US is "involved" in the talks - but according to mediator Qatar, there are no direct talks between the US and Iran.
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Gasoline Prices Fall Back to Pre-Iran War Levels as Oil Drops
The price of oil fell significantly on Monday, and several chains are now lowering gasoline prices.
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Scientists warn stranded ships in Strait of Hormuz could spread invasive species
Invasive species from the Strait of Hormuz could cause “superspreading” and biological chaos, researchers warn in a new study. “If you had designed the worst-case scenario, I’m not sure you could have done it better,” the lead author tells The Guardian.
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South Korea stocks tumble as Samsung and Hynix slide again
Despite new reports of peace talks between the U.S. and Iran and falling oil prices, the Seoul Stock Exchange is falling sharply.
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