WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump has vowed to intensify economic pressure on Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning that Washington could announce measures against Tehran as soon as next week. The possible moves come after months of additional US sanctions targeting Iran’s energy, shipping and financial networks since the Iran war began in February.
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Polish Bus Crash in Hungary Kills 12, Injures 10
BUDAPEST, Hungary — A Polish-registered bus carrying tourists overturned on a motorway in eastern Hungary early Sunday, killing 12 people and injuring at least 10 others, Hungarian authorities said. The bus veered off the M3 motorway near Mezokeresztes while travelling towards Nyiregyhaza before entering a ditch and overturning.
Kim Jong Un, Putin Reaffirm North Korea-Russia Ties
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reaffirmed their countries’ growing relationship as Pyongyang marked the 81st anniversary of the end of Japanese colonial rule. Kim said he hoped to further strengthen ties with Moscow after receiving a congratulatory message from Putin, according to North Korea’s KCNA state news agency.
Indonesia Earthquake Kills 51, Forces 5,000 to Evacuate
SIKKA, Indonesia — An Indonesia earthquake measuring magnitude 7.7 killed at least 51 people and forced around 5,000 residents to evacuate after the powerful tremor struck East Nusa Tenggara on Saturday morning. The disaster blocked roads, triggered landslides and damaged more than 1,300 homes, while authorities deployed thousands of military and police personnel for rescue and relief operations.
Trump Border Wall Gets Court Approval on Tribal Land
WASHINGTON, United States — A federal judge has cleared the Trump administration to continue taking steps toward building 62 miles of border wall along the U.S.-Mexico boundary across part of the Tohono O’odham Nation’s reservation in Arizona, rejecting the tribe’s request to temporarily halt the project.
Iran Rejects Trump Claim Over Strait of Hormuz
BANDAR ABBAS, Iran — Iran has rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that the Strait of Hormuz could eventually become US territory, as tensions remained high in the strategic waterway and a bulk carrier was reportedly struck by an unidentified projectile. The latest developments came as diplomatic contacts between Tehran and Washington showed no clear sign of moving towards formal negotiations.