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A U.S. federal jury has delivered a mixed verdict in the high-profile case involving a well-known music industry executive. After nearly two months of court proceedings, the defendant was acquitted of the most serious allegations related to sex trafficking and racketeering but was found guilty on lesser federal charges. Following a seven-week trial that included extensive witness testimony and examination …

Iran has formally ceased cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), following a series of military strikes by Israel and the United States on its nuclear facilities. This decision, enacted on July 2, 2025, by President Masoud Pezeshkian, stems from a parliamentary bill passed on June 25, which received overwhelming support from lawmakers and subsequent approval from the Guardian …

Lebanese political and military leadership are intensifying efforts to finalize a response to a recent U.S. proposal that links a cessation of Israeli military activity and withdrawal from Lebanese territory with the gradual disarmament of Hezbollah. The process is taking place amid complex internal discussions, constitutional considerations, and heightened regional tensions. Internal Deliberations and Strategic Conditions According to officials familiar …

Efforts to establish a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas have intensified following a U.S.-backed proposal announced by President Donald Trump. While Israel has agreed to the terms of a 60-day truce, Hamas has expressed openness to negotiations but insists that any agreement must result in a complete end to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Ceasefire Proposal and Divergent Positions …

In the coming years, Earth is expected to experience two notable asteroid events: the close approach of asteroid 99942 Apophis in 2029 and the potential lunar impact of asteroid 2024 YR4 in 2032. Asteroid 99942 Apophis, measuring approximately 375 meters in diameter, is projected to pass within 31,600 kilometers of Earth’s surface on April 13, 2029. This distance is closer …

Lebanon’s top political leaders have reached a unified position ahead of a second visit by U.S. envoy Tom Barrack, expected before July 10. The discussions, led by President Joseph Aoun, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, have reportedly resulted in consensus on a draft response to proposals presented by the United States regarding Hezbollah’s disarmament and a …

The United States has moved to significantly reduce economic sanctions on Syria, following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on Monday. The decision marks a notable shift in U.S. foreign policy and follows through on a commitment Trump made to Syria’s interim leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, during a meeting in Saudi Arabia earlier this year. White House officials described …

The upcoming clash between Texas Super Kings and Washington Freedom marks their second encounter in Major League Cricket 2025. In their previous meeting, Washington pulled off a record-setting chase, overhauling a 221-run target with seven wickets in hand. The rematch, now shifting to Florida’s Central Broward Regional Park Stadium in Lauderhill, is expected to present different playing conditions, particularly offering …