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Iran and the US harden their positions as Tehran keeps its grip on the Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran and the United States hardened their positions as a diplomatic push for a ceasefire in the Middle East war appeared to falter on Thursday. Tehran moved to formalize its control over the crucial Strait of Hormuz while Washington prepared for the arrival of U.S. troops in the region that could be used on the ground in the Islamic Republic.

Sirens over Israel warned of barrages of incoming Iranian missiles and in the United Arab Emirates, two people were reported killed and three were wounded by falling shrapnel from a missile interception... Read More

The Latest: US and Iran make no diplomatic headway as more missiles fired at Israel

Iran and the United States seemed at diplomatic odds on Thursday as both sides issued conflicting statements over the progress of diplomatic efforts to end the war, with Tehran putting forth its own proposals even as its military fired missiles at Israel.

U.S. President Donald Trump has said a deal to end the Iran war is near, even after Tehran dismissed his 15-point ceasefire plan.

Iran, which has effectively closed the crucial Strait of Hormuz, sought to formalize its control over the waterway and impose fees for ships wishing to transit it unscathed. The U.S. was... Read More

Bus sinks in Bangladesh river, killing at least 18 people

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A bus carrying about 50 people plunged into a major river in central Bangladesh as it was driving onto a ferry, leaving at least 18 people dead, authorities said Thursday.

The bus plunged into the Padma River on Wednesday afternoon in Rajbari district, about 84 kilometers (52 miles) from the capital, Dhaka, said fire official Dewan Sohel Rana.

The bus was traveling to the capital from the southwestern district of Kushtia as people return to work after the Islamic festival of Eid al-Fitr.

Rana said many of the passengers swam to... Read More

Southeast Asia revisits nuclear power plans for AI data centers as Iran war disrupts energy supplies

BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — Nuclear power is getting a second look in Southeast Asia as countries prepare to meet surging energy demand as they vie for artificial intelligence-focused data centers.

Several Southeast Asian nations are reviving mothballed nuclear plans and setting ambitious targets and nearly half of the region could, if they pursue those goals, have nuclear energy in the 2030s. Even countries without current plans have signaled their interest.

Southeast Asia has never produced a single watt of nuclear energy, despite long-held atomic ambitions. But that... Read More

Missed paychecks and airport delays: Pressure mounts on Congress to end the funding shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pressure is mounting on Congress to end the funding shutdown that's resulted in travel disruptions, missed paychecks and even warnings of airport closures, but lawmakers have yet to resolve the underlying issue of reining in President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement operations.

Senators are expected to vote Thursday on a Republican proposal that would fund the Transportation Security Administration and much of the Department of Homeland Security, except the enforcement and removal operations conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. But it's... Read More

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Iran and the US harden their positions as Tehran keeps its grip on the Strait of Hormuz

The Latest: US and Iran make no diplomatic headway as more missiles fired at Israel

Bus sinks in Bangladesh river, killing at least 18 people

Southeast Asia revisits nuclear power plans for AI data centers as Iran war disrupts energy supplies

Missed paychecks and airport delays: Pressure mounts on Congress to end the funding shutdown

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