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• State of talks: President Donald Trump signaled an emphasis on increasing economic pressure on Iran, saying that Washington is “low-keying” negotiations with the country. Tehran said it was not engaging in talks with the US. Oil futures rose 1.2% on the news

Iran has demanded compensation from the US as a condition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a Gaza plan hailed by US president Donald Trump, vowing no military pullout of Gaza until Hamas is “genuinely” disarmed

•Iran’s conditions: Iran’s national security chief has issued a list of demands for the US to fulfill before the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. The conditions, published by state media, include lifting the US naval blockade, compensation for war damages, and the release of frozen Iranian assets

•Strait of Hormuz:Tehran’s national security chief issued a list of demands for the US to fulfill before Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. State media published the list, which includes measures such as lifting the US naval blockade, withdrawing military forces and permanently ending the war. Separately, Iran and Oman have signaled they are…

Amid the recent popularity of green drinks, one manufacturer has recalled some of its products. 

• Strait of Hormuz:Iran and Oman have each signaled they are close to a deal on managing the key waterway, but Iranian officials insist the strait will not fully open until the US agrees to end the war, withdraw troops and make other long-sought concessions. Oman has also warned that ongoing attacks on shipping could…

B.C. Premier David Eby is set to provide an update Saturday afternoon as crews continue battling fast-moving wildfires across the province

• NATO-style pact:Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a mutual defense pact that stipulates an attack against any one of them “shall be regarded as an attack against them all.” A senior Iranian official warned the pact will not guarantee Saudi Arabia’s security

The NFL preseason is officially underway with Thursday’s Hall of Fame Game kicking off the 2026 schedule