BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iran has granted special permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after repeated requests from Baghdad, potentially easing a major obstacle for Iraq’s crude exports amid continued disruption in the strategic waterway.
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Trump Foreign Policy Faces Midterm Test
WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump is heading toward the November midterm elections with several major foreign policy goals still unresolved, as the prolonged Iran war, stalled efforts over Gaza and Ukraine, and rising economic costs create new political pressure for his administration.
Imran Khan Hospital Transfer Sparks PTI Contempt Plea
LAHORE, Pakistan — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, has filed a contempt petition against government officials after authorities took him to a state-run hospital instead of the private facility named by the Supreme Court, party officials said on Saturday.
Trump Moves to Ease Beef Tariffs as Cattle Producers Push Back
Chicago/Washington, United States — President Donald Trump plans to temporarily ease U.S. beef tariffs by allowing an additional 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to enter the country at lower import tariffs for 90 days, a move the White House says is intended to reduce prices for consumers but one that has drawn strong opposition from U.S. cattle producers.
US Tariffs on Canadian Goods Rise to 50%
Washington/Ottawa — The United States has imposed new 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods after Washington and Ottawa failed to finalize a trade agreement, escalating tensions between the two longstanding allies. The duties took effect shortly after midnight on Saturday and cover about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods.
Turkey Moves to Seek Interpol Notice for Netanyahu in Gaza Flotilla Case
ISTANBUL, Turkey — Turkey said Friday it will seek an Interpol red notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after issuing domestic arrest warrants in a criminal case linked to Israel’s interception of a Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla in international waters.