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The latest memorandum, which President Donald Trump is believed to be nearing completion, would end hostilities with Iran while gradually reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, officials said. The agreement also includes the unfreezing of some Iranian assets currently held in banks outside Iran. Continued negotiations to resolve remaining issues with Iran’s nuclear program will take at least 30 days. This includes what happens to Iran’s near-weapons-grade uranium stockpile. Trump said the final details were still being sorted out and it was still possible that some parts of the memo could change. The…
Hélène Akirimari said she takes all precautions against contracting Ebola, including always wearing a mask when in public. But as a cocoa vendor in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the epicenter of the latest outbreak, she is in daily contact with other people, some of whom doubt the disease is even real, and she has no control over their behavior. “Ebola is a real disease. People should stop deceiving themselves,” Akirimari said, warning that misinformation, myths and lax attitudes about the virus were killing people. “I always wear a face mask. But when it comes to customers, when they…
Hong Kong — An elderly garbage collector in Hong Kong is hard to miss as his trolley zigzags through the busy streets, laden with piles of discarded cardboard sheets. Many of them are over 70 and haul dozens of kilograms of cardboard for very little money to get by in one of Asia’s richest cities. They navigate steep hills and narrow roads in the scorching sun and torrential rain. Because they do not have formal positions, they are at risk of having their trolleys and belongings confiscated by city officials. On a good day, I might make $12, which is…
Construction cranes and the American flag outside the White House on Thursday, April 16, 2026 in Washington, DC, USA. Graham Sloan | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesU.S. Secret Service agents shot and killed a person near the White House on Saturday, and a bystander was also shot and killed, law enforcement officials said.Both men are in serious condition, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the investigation.Journalists working in the White House reported hearing a series of gunshots and were told to take shelter in the press briefing room. Secret Service agents…
Bunia, Democratic Republic of the CongoAP — Angry residents of a town at the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) attacked and set fire to tents that were part of a health center where people were being treated for the virus, town officials said on Saturday. This was the second such attack in the region in the past week. Initial reports said no one was injured in the attack, but as patients fled the fire, 18 people suspected of having Ebola left the facility and are now missing, the local hospital director said. Angry…
The latest truth Experts say the social posts were made during a period of “delicate diplomacy” between the US and Iran that hinted at progress in talks.WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump posted a photo of the U.S. flag covering a map of Iran with the question, “The United States of the Middle East?”Experts said Saturday’s Truth Social post represents another potentially inflammatory message from President Trump amid ongoing negotiations for a more permanent ceasefire in the U.S.-Israel war with Iran.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of listGiven past U.S. interventions in the Middle East, particularly during the U.S. invasion…
summary A gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China has killed at least 82 people, making it the country’s deadliest mining disaster in more than a decade. Rescue efforts have been complicated by inaccurate underground maps and a lack of GPS tracking devices, forcing teams to search all the tunnels beneath the flooded site. Chinese leader Xi Jinping has ordered a thorough investigation and accountability, but local officials claim the mining company committed serious legal violations. AI-generated summaries were reviewed by CNN editors. Beijing — A gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China has killed at…
Rolfo | Moments | Getty ImagesThis summer, mega-artist Harry Styles will take the stage at New York City’s Madison Square Garden for an exclusive 30-show residency. This is the only performance he has scheduled in the country, and it is a show that has attracted strong attention since its announcement.Despite her best efforts, Sheila Elfasy is not there.”His ticket was ridiculous,” Elfathy, 29, told CNBC. “It felt like an insult to go in and see that not only could you not get in, not only were there no tickets left, but still, the most basic price for a nosebleed seat…
A ship remains anchored in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran, on May 16, 2026. Negotiations between the United States and Iran over the opening of the vital waterway have largely stalled as the two sides mutually reject proposals to end the war that began when the United States and Israel attacked Iran on February 28.Majid Saidi | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesThe Financial Times reported on Saturday that mediators believe they are close to a deal that would extend the ceasefire between the United States and Iran for 60 days and establish a framework for nuclear…
summary U.S. and Iranian officials have indicated they may be close to agreeing on a framework to end the war following mediation talks in Tehran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said diplomatic efforts continue behind the scenes and news could arrive within days. Important disagreements remain over Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile and navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. AI-generated summaries were reviewed by CNN editors. US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he would meet with senior advisers later in the day to consider Iran’s latest offer and could decide by Sunday whether to resume military action against Iran.…