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Donald Trump said multiple people have been arrested for allegedly vandalising the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The claims come amid ongoing controversy over the pool's $14 million renovation and recent algae problems.

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US Vice President JD Vance said conditions in Lebanon are improving despite reports of 16 deaths in Nabatieh. His remarks come ahead of US-Iran discussions in Switzerland involving Steve Witkoff and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.

JD Vance says Lebanon situation is ‘getting better’ despite 16 deaths ahead of Switzerland talks

Donald Trump is once again pitching a new name for ICE. In a Truth Social poll, the US president asked supporters whether the immigration enforcement agency should become "NICE", claiming the rebrand would change public perception and leave critics scrambling.

Trump asks Americans if ICE should become 'NICE' in unusual rebranding poll, says media would 'go totally crazy'

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As Iran and the United States prepare to begin technical negotiations in Switzerland, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the sacrifices of the "children of Minab" and other Iranian martyrs would guide Tehran's actions during the talks.

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The United Nations designated June 21 as the International Day of Yoga in December 2014 after PM Narendra Modi proposed the idea during his address to the 69th session of the UN General Assembly earlier that year.

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Bolivia declares state of emergency, sends troops to crush six-week protest blockade

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The Iranian delegation has adopted the name "Minab 168" in tribute to the victims of the Minab school incident, which Iranian officials have frequently referenced during diplomatic and political engagements abroad.

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Trump warned that if negotiations fail within the 60-day period, the United States could impose its own tolls on maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, arguing that Washington deserves compensation for its past, present and future security role in the Middle East.

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Iran’s Tasnim News Agency argued the Strait of Hormuz must remain closed until the US releases $12 billion in assets, lifts oil sanctions, and Israel completely withdraws from Lebanon.

Hormuz should remain closed until Iran's assets are released, Israel exits Lebanon: Tasnim

US Central Command said Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz and US forces are monitoring the situation to ensure the continuation of navigation. Fifty-five commercial vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz with more than 17 million barrels of oil to global markets.

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As part of the memorandum of understanding signed this week, the US and Iran have 60 days to work out several issues, including what will happen to Iran’s nuclear programme and its stockpile of enriched uranium. Pakistani and Qatari mediators would participate in the discussions.

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'Children of Minab are watching': Iran team arrives in Switzerland for US talks

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