Hamas denies agreeing to disarm during ceasefire talks with Israel. The group asserts its right to resist the Israeli occupation. This denial follows reports of a US envoy suggesting Hamas was ready to demilitarize. International pressure grows for Palestinian statehood recognition. The UK may recognize Palestine if a ceasefire is not reached. Seventeen nations support a two-state solution.
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Oman experienced a 5.5% surge in vehicle registrations, reaching 1.79 million by June 2025, driven primarily by private cars and light vehicles. White remains the favored color, and mid-sized engines dominate, reflecting consumer preferences for practicality and efficiency. This growth underscores Oman's expanding mobility and economic progress towards its Vision 2040 goals.
The European Union has decided to suspend its planned retaliatory tariffs on US goods, valued at 93 billion euros, following a trade agreement between US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. This six-month pause, a significant concession from the EU, aims to restore stability and predictability for businesses on both sides of the Atlantic.
Mahendra Patel, an Indian-origin man from Georgia, was cleared of attempted kidnapping charges after spending 45 days in jail earlier this year. The charges stemmed from an accusation by a woman who claimed Patel tried to kidnap her child at a Walmart. Surveillance footage contradicted the claims, leading to the charges being dropped after a meeting between Patel and the accuser.
Reshma Kewalramani, the Mumbai-born CEO of Vertex Pharmaceuticals, secures a spot on Fortune's 2025 list of the 100 Most Powerful People in Business, ranking at 62. As the first Indian-origin woman to lead a major US biotech firm, her leadership has propelled Vertex to a $110 billion valuation, marked by innovations like the FDA-approved non-opioid pain treatment, Journavx.