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July 15 - (The Global News Desk 115) — Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi announced during a meeting with President Donald Trump in Washington that US forces will depart from Iraq by September 30. "We don't think we need the military there at all," Trump said in the White House. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali further said, "American forces are scheduled to depart on September 30th, after which American companies will arrive." We will not allow any group outside the state's authority to possess weapons following September 30. PM Zaidi indicated that Al-Ḥashd ash-Shaʿbī, a paramilitary organization combating ISIS since 2014, will be disarmed after the departure of US forces.

Iran's Supreme National Security Council said on June 14 that the United States and Iran have reached a memorandum of agreement regarding the end-of-war talks. The primary details of the finalized MoU comprise  1. A permanent ceasefire has been established across all fronts, including Lebanon and Israel.  2. A mutual commitment to terminate the current conflict and an agreement not to start new wars or mobilize a military force. 3. The US military blockade of Iranian ports and cargo must be lifted completely and immediately. 4. Measures to address Iran's nuclear program have been launched, with a focus on nuclear nonproliferation. 5. The United States focuses on the removal of its military personnel from nearby locations rather than increasing its regional military capabilities. 6. The United States is determined to remove sanctions on Iranian energy and oil exports. 7. The United States is set to release billions of dollars in Iranian assets that have been frozen and will als...

President Trump pledges comprehensive federal assistance in response to the Texas flood disaster. Flash flooding in central Texas on Friday morning has left 24 people dead and many others missing. The Texas Governor promised "all necessary resources" to Kerrville, Ingram, Hunt, and the Texas Hill Country during severe floods. Local media say that 24 people have died, but the exact number of deaths and missing persons hasn't been officially confirmed by authorities yet. Millions in Texas Confront Severe Flood Risks: 'Immediate Evacuation Advised' "Stay safe, be alert, heed warnings, and avoid flooded roads," said the Texas Agriculture Commissioner. The rescue and evacuation efforts began early, but flash flood warnings are still in place.

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the US is close to reaching a nuclear agreement with Iran, as Tehran agreed "in principle" to the terms outlined in the accord.   As reported by AFP, President Trump said, "We are engaged in highly significant negotiations with Iran aimed at achieving long-term peace."  This announcement was made during his 4-day visit to the Gulf states. The ongoing negotiations between Iranian and U.S. representatives, aimed at resolving differences concerning Tehran's nuclear program, concluded in Oman on Sunday. Further talks are expected as Tehran insisted on maintaining its peaceful uranium enrichment. Foreign media said Ayatollah Ali Khamenei informed the media on Wednesday that Tehran is willing to enrich uranium just for civilian purposes and let international inspectors monitor the process. Abbas Araghchi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Iran, asserted that uranium enrichment for peaceful purposes is an inal...

Saudi media reported that the U.S. and Saudi Arabia signed a $142 billion defense deal on Tuesday. The White House report said that the US and Saudi Arabia have signed a $142 billion defense sales agreement.  This deal will provide Saudi Arabia with advanced equipment and services from American companies. The White House says that this defense deal is part of Saudi Arabia's promise to invest $600 billion in the US. The deal includes the export of $14.2 billion in GE gas turbines and energy solutions and $4.8 billion in Boeing 737 8 passenger jets.

Iran and US finish 'positive' nuclear discussions in Oman, plan to meet again. US -Washington  —  Following the recent talks between US and Iranian delegations in Oman, US President Donald Trump said that the nuclear negotiations with Iran have been "progressing well. Before the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event in Miami, Trump addressed reporters aboard Air Force One, saying that although progress on tariffs and Ukraine is favorable, there comes a time when one must "either put up or shut up."

Approximately 67 people were killed when an American Airlines passenger aircraft crashed in Washington DC.  A US Army Black Hawk helicopter crashed into the icy Potomac River close to Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday, after a deadly collision with a passenger Jet.  All of the passengers were killed when an American Airlines flight collided with a helicopter as it headed to Reagan Airport in Washington.  The passenger plane and helicopter fell into the Potomac River, killing everyone on board, according to President Donald Trump. At least 28 corpses have been retrieved from the river where the Blackhawk chopper and Aircraft 5342 crashed.  Authorities said it is improbable that anyone survived the terrible incident.  Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari all conveyed their deep sorrow over the loss of precious lives. 

The United States $10 million prize for detention of Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the Rebel leader who led the rebellion against President Bashar al-Assad, has been scrapped. A senior U.S. diplomat said Friday that America is ending a current reward for Syria's new leader, citing "positive messages" from a first meeting that included a commitment to fight terrorism. The statement came after Barbara Leaf, the US's senior diplomat for the Middle East, met with Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus, the first time U.S. officials have visited Syria's capital since the start of the civil conflict.  In a digital briefing to journalists on Friday, Barbara A. Leaf, assistant secretary of state for near eastern affairs, said that the decision to forgo the prize on Hayat Tahrir al-Sham commander Sharaa is a "policy decision" taken as Washington starts its engagement with the rebel group.

As many as 50 illegal immigrants have been found dead in an abandoned trailer near the US-Mexico border in San Antonio, Texas. Another 16 people, including four children, were hospitalized due to heat exhaustion and heat stroke.  The trailer is believed to have been refrigerated, but none of the air conditioning units appeared to be working, despite the temperature outside hitting 39.4C.  The survivors were described by firefighters as "hot to the touch".  According to law enforcement, the San Antonio incident was one of the deadliest single migrant deaths in recent years.  The death toll in the gruesome incident in which bodies were found "arranged" in a truck trailer near San Antonio has risen to at least 50, officials said.  Early on Tuesday, the Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs tweeted that US officials had confirmed at least 50 fatalities.  Survivors experienced heat exhaustion and heat exhaustion.  Traffickers frequently utilize trucks to car...

Helicopter Crash Killed all Six People on Board  The USA, Virginia - Six people were killed in a helicopter crash in West Virginia, on Wednesday night, authorities said.  According to the Civil Aviation Service, the helicopter crashed at around 5pm in Logan County in southwest West Virginia.   The helicopter known as the Huey crashed on 17 State Road, near Mount Blair, according to Logan County emergency management associate director Sonia Porter.  When firefighters arrived at the scene, they found the helicopter exploded and extinguished the fire, officials said.  According to Ray Bryant, chief of operations for local emergency services, the helicopter was on fire when the crew arrived and firefighters were putting out the fire.  Authorities are still investigating what caused the crash, but they know the weather was fine at the time. When Bobby Childs, who lives about a mile from the crash site, observed the helicopter lose control, he contact...

Inflation in the United States surged faster than predicted last month, driven by rising energy and food expenses, reaching its highest level since 1981: BBC After dropping in April, annual inflation climbed to 8.6% in May, according to the Labor Department. Households are under pressure from the rising cost of living, putting pressure on politicians to tackle the problem. The US Federal Reserve has been raising interest rates since March. Analysts hope the measures will help cool economic activity and ease price pressures. But the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which has pushed up prices for oil and commodities such as wheat by disrupting exports from both countries, has made the problem difficult to resolve.  Nutrition prices increased by more than 10% last month compared to May 2021, while energy prices increased by more than 34%. However, rises continued to spread through the economy, driving up the prices of everything from plane tickets and clothing ...

America, Washinton Dc - A military official said Thursday that 4 Marines were killed and one missing after an Osprey plane crashed in the Southern California desert. The official said on condition of anonymity as the investigation continued. Further details are not available. The MV-22B Osprey was carrying five Marines when it crashed at 12:25 p.m. Wednesday during the training in Imperial County near Glamis, about 185 km east of San Diego. The MV-22B is a twin-engine self-adjusting aircraft that can fly like a turboprop while taking off and landing like a helicopter. The aircraft version is operated by the Marines, Navy, and Air Force. Before Wednesday's crash, the Osprey crash claimed 46 lives, the Los Angeles Times reported.

The USA - According to White House spokeswoman Karin Jean-Pierre, US President Joe Biden will travel to Germany for the G7 summit in late June and then to Spain for the NATO summit.  Biden will attend the  G-7 summit on June 25 in Schloss Elmau in southern Germany, where leaders will discuss the war in Ukraine and the food and energy crisis, Reuters reported.  Allies are expected to focus on NATO's "modification over the next decade" at the NATO meeting in Madrid on June 28, according to the statement.