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Testing the Waters World Times

Iran has threatened to start charging a toll for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Even if it never happens, the idea could unsettle global shipp…

Trump and Putin Call for a Brief Cease-Fire in Ukraine World Times

Previous truces have broken down amid competing accusations of violations, and it is not clear that Ukraine will agree to Moscow’s terms. from NYT …

U.S. Indictment Accuses Mexican Governor of Conspiring With Sinaloa Cartel World Times

Prosecutors accused Rubén Rocha Moya, the governor of Sinaloa state, of a yearslong scheme to protect the powerful Sinaloa drug cartel in exchange fo…

Treasury Issues More Sanctions on Iranian Oil Exports World Times

The measures aim to crack down on Iran’s shadow banking system and Chinese purchases of Iranian oil. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/x4uQCA…

How Drug Cartel Gold Ends Up at the U.S. Mint World Times

The U.S. Mint is legally required to sell only legal, domestic gold. Instead, it is the last link in a chain that launders foreign gold for an insati…

Iraq Taps Businessman, Ali al-Zaidi, to Form New Government World Times

After months of tensions and pressure from both the U.S. and Iran, Ali al-Zaidi, a businessman, was named as prime minister-designate. from NYT >…

Mali Rebels Strike Major Blow Against Junta and Russia’s Africa Corps World Times

Coordinated attacks signified a major escalation of insurgent violence in a region of West Africa where military leaders had seized power and warmed …

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