Another Drug Lord Killed. Is the Drug War Now Over?

India More Than Doubles Gold, Silver Tariffs To Defend Crashing Rupee One day after vehemently denying speculation that India plans to raise duties on gold and silver imports following ​Prime Minister Narendra Modi's urging people to ​avoid buying ​gold for a year ‌due ⁠to the impact of the Iran war, India did in fact raise import tariffs on gold and silver in an attempt to defend its currency, a surprise move as the country races to limit the damage from the Middle East war and to shore up foreign-exchange reserves. The government has...

US-Iran MoU Deal Signing 'Hours' Away As Pezeshkian Touts Acceptable, Positive Results For Iran Summary Iran's president issues pro-MoU signing statement as Tehran is boasting of great and solid results for its side. There are reports this includes a significant release of billions in its frozen assets in the West. White House still suggesting an electronic MoU deal to be signed with Iran on Sunday, which leaves nuclear negotiations to further date, only with commitment that Iran not pursue a nuke. Trump: new strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs "should not have happened" and given...

Contacts Back On? Trump Proclaims Iran 'Talks Continuing At Rapid Pace' Amid Lebanon Ceasefire Efforts Summary Trump has announced the "shooting will stop" in Lebanon, after phone calls with both sides. Says Iran talks back on "at rapid pace". Iran announces halt to all exchanges with US, citing Israeli aggression in Lebanon. Trump says 'haven't heard' this from Tehran, vows to keep US naval blockade in place. Iran overnight initiated fresh attacks on neighboring Kuwait and even released video showing footage of a ballistic missile launch. The US bombed radar & drone sites in Iran...