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Iran War Runtime: A day or two, a week, or a month? White House official says this

The United States anticipates prolonged military exchanges with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. This escalation follows the collapse of a 60-day ceasefire agreement between the two nations. Iran insists on controlling passage through the strategic waterway, while the US aims for safe navigation. Both sides have engaged in retaliatory…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

'They called a little while ago': Trump claims Iran wants to 'make deal badly' after fresh US strikes

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump struck a defiant tone on Thursday after Iran launched overnight attacks on American targets, by launching fresh strikes and warning Tehran that any further aggression would be met with an overwhelming military response.

The Times of India · Jul 9

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv attacks Russian ships near Crimea as Putin’s fuel crisis deepens

Ukrainian drone attacks this week destroyed 36 of Putin's ships in Black Sea and Sea of Azov

The Independent UK · Jul 9

US judge approves Elon Musk settlement with SEC despite misgivings, 'red flags'

U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan in Washington, D.C., said she ​had only a limited role in assessing whether the settlement meets minimum standards of fairness and reasonableness, or instead "makes a mockery of judicial power," and questioned whether the Trump administration let the world's richest person off too easily.

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Trump invokes 'retribution' to justify US strikes on Iran; warns Tehran 'much worse' yet to come

President Trump defended recent US military strikes against Iran. These actions were a direct response to Iran's reported bombing of commercial ships. He warned Tehran of significantly harsher consequences for any future attacks. The strikes mark a sharp escalation in the conflict near the Strait of Hormuz. This follows indications…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Trump wants to leave the Iran war behind. That won't happen soon

US President Trump faces challenges exiting the Iran war after renewed attacks. A faltering ceasefire highlights difficulties in forging a comprehensive peace deal. Escalation risks full-scale war, while backing down empowers Iran's leverage. Analysts believe Trump is in a difficult position with few gains. The situation suggests managed instability with…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Trump initiates removal of Syria from US list of state sponsors of terrorism

US President Donald Trump formally began the process of removing Syria from his country's list of state sponsors of terrorism on Wednesday, notifying Congress after telling Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa the move would help rebuild the war-ravaged country. The decision marks a major shift in Washington's policy towards Damascus and…

France 24 · Jul 8

Judge sets February trial for man charged with planting pipe bombs on the eve of the Capitol riot

A federal trial is scheduled to start in February for a Virginia man charged with planting pipe bombs near the national headquarters of the Democratic and Republican parties in Washington on the eve of Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021

The Independent UK · Jul 8

'Will hit even deeper': Trump warns Iran as Tehran vows 'no American soldier will return alive'

US President Donald Trump said the United States will "probably" carry out more strikes on Iran later Wednesday, warning Washington was prepared to hit even deeper and could take over Kharg Island if needed.

The Times of India · Jul 8

From Sleepy Joe to Dozy Don: Trump converts Japan and morphs Zelensky to Putin

The TOI correspondent from Washington: MAGA boss Donald Trump, who built an entire political brand around ridiculing rivals as mentally unfit, sleepy, or low-energy, is finding himself at the center of increasingly uncomfortable questions about his own verbal stumbles and bloopers that critics say indicates a steady cognitive decline.

The Times of India · Jul 8