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Trump says Iran deal, Strait of Hormuz reopening largely negotiated

Venus L Peñaflor
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Trump says Iran deal, Strait of Hormuz reopening largely negotiated

WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI – U.S. President Donald Trump said significant progress has been made toward a memorandum of understanding for a peace agreement with Iran, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route for oil and energy trade.

In a social media post on Saturday, Trump said the agreement was “largely negotiated” and that only final details remained under discussion before an official announcement.

According to Trump, the proposed agreement is expected to pave the way for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which has been heavily affected by the conflict that began after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran in February. The closure of the strategic waterway disrupted global energy markets and raised concerns over international shipping and oil supply.

However, Trump did not provide further details on the full scope of the proposed deal.

Iranian news agency Fars reported that the agreement would allow Iran to oversee the Strait of Hormuz but maintained that Trump’s claim that the deal was nearly finalized was “inconsistent with reality.”

Iran had earlier stated that it was working toward a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war following meetings between senior Iranian officials and Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir.

The Pakistani military described the talks as producing “encouraging” progress toward a final understanding. Two Pakistani sources involved in the negotiations said the developing framework was comprehensive and designed to bring the conflict to an end.

Sources cited by Reuters said the proposed framework would proceed in three stages: formally ending the war, resolving the Strait of Hormuz crisis, and opening a 30-day negotiation period for a broader agreement that could be extended if necessary.

Earlier on Saturday, Trump told Axios he would decide whether to resume military strikes against Iran. According to the report, Trump said the situation would either result in a “good deal” or a renewed military offensive.

One Pakistani source said there was still no guarantee that the United States would accept the memorandum, but approval could lead to further negotiations following the Eid holiday.

Trump also reportedly held phone discussions with leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, and Pakistan. Axios reported that the leaders encouraged Washington to support the emerging framework.

Pakistan has continued to position itself as a mediator seeking to narrow differences between Iran and the United States after weeks of fighting and a fragile ceasefire that disrupted shipping activity in the Strait of Hormuz.

During a visit to India, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated Washington’s conditions for ending the conflict. These include preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, reopening the Strait of Hormuz without tolls, and transferring Iran’s enriched uranium.

Rubio said progress had been made and negotiations remained ongoing, with the possibility of developments in the coming days.

Iran has repeatedly denied pursuing nuclear weapons, insisting that uranium enrichment is intended for civilian purposes. Tehran has also demanded the lifting of blockades on its ports and sanctions affecting Iranian oil exports.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said tensions had eased in recent days but acknowledged that several sensitive issues still required mediation and further discussion.

Following talks with Iranian negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir departed Tehran on Saturday.

Qalibaf warned that Iran would continue defending what it described as its “legitimate rights” through diplomacy and military preparedness, adding that Iranian forces had strengthened their capabilities during the ceasefire.

Despite weeks of conflict, Iran has reportedly maintained its stockpile of near-weapons-grade enriched uranium as well as its missile, drone, and proxy capabilities.

Climate change puts global plant species at risk as habitats diminish

Paraluman P. Funtanilla
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Climate change puts global plant species at risk as habitats diminish

Climate change could drive significant losses in global plant biodiversity by the end of the century, as shifting temperatures and rainfall patterns reduce or eliminate suitable habitats for thousands of species, according to new scientific research.

A large-scale study examining more than 67,000 species of vascular plants found that between 7 percent and 16 percent could lose over 90 percent of their geographic range under future climate scenarios, placing them at high risk of extinction. Vascular plants include nearly all major plant groups that rely on water and nutrient transport systems.

The research, which analyzed millions of plant occurrence records alongside greenhouse gas emissions projections for 2081 to 2100, suggests that climate change is not only shifting where plants can survive but also shrinking the overall space where necessary environmental conditions align.

Among the species identified as highly vulnerable are the Catalina ironwood, a rare tree native to California, bluish spike-moss, which traces its lineage back more than 400 million years, and roughly one-third of eucalyptus species found in Australia.

Researchers explained that a plant’s habitat depends on a combination of factors including temperature, rainfall, soil conditions, land use, and landscape features such as shade. As these conditions shift unevenly, many regions are expected to lose the specific environmental “mix” required to sustain existing plant communities.

Junna Wang of Yale University and Xiaoli Dong of the University of California, Davis, who helped lead the study published in the journal Science, said plants are effectively trying to track a “moving climate envelope” as global temperatures rise. While some species may shift toward higher latitudes or elevations, they noted that temperature changes alone do not determine survival.

In many cases, the study found that even when plants were assumed to be capable of dispersing freely to newly suitable areas, extinction risks remained largely unchanged. This suggests that habitat loss, rather than movement limitations, is a key driver of projected declines.

The findings have important implications for conservation strategies. Approaches such as assisted migration, which involves relocating species to more suitable environments, may not be sufficient if overall habitable space continues to diminish under climate stress.

Regional impacts are expected to vary. Arctic plant species adapted to cold conditions may lose habitat as extreme cold zones shrink, while dry regions including parts of the western United States and Mediterranean climates face heightened risks from drought, reduced soil moisture, and more frequent wildfires. Coastal areas in southern and eastern Australia may also restrict plant migration due to geographic barriers.

At the same time, the study projects that plant diversity could increase in around 28 percent of global land areas as species shift into newly suitable environments, particularly in parts of the tropics and subtropics where rainfall changes may support new growth conditions.

However, researchers cautioned that these gains in local diversity do not indicate overall ecological improvement. Instead, the changes represent a global reshuffling of plant life, with species disappearing from historical ranges and forming new, untested ecological communities.

Such shifts could have wide-ranging effects on ecosystems and human societies. Plants play a central role in regulating climate, stabilizing soils, supporting wildlife, and providing essential resources such as food, timber, and medicine.

Scientists warned that declining vegetation cover could reduce the planet’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide, potentially intensifying global warming and creating a feedback loop in which climate change further undermines plant life.

Protecting plant diversity, the researchers said, is therefore critical not only for conservation but also for maintaining the ecological systems that support human survival.

Itinuring ng NBI na ‘armed and dangerous’ si Bato

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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Itinuring ng NBI na ‘armed and dangerous’ si Bato

MAYNILA – Itinuturing ng National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) na posibleng armado at mapanganib si Senador Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa matapos umano itong umalis mula sa Senado noong Mayo 14 habang may dalang mga duffel bag na pinaniniwalaang naglalaman ng mga armas.

Ayon kay NBI Director Melvin Matibag, bahagi ng standard fugitive protocols ng law enforcement ang pagtrato sa isang pugante o target ng warrant bilang posibleng armado at mapanganib. Aniya, mas pinaiigting ang pag-iingat sa operasyon laban kay dela Rosa dahil sa kanyang malawak na karanasan bilang dating hepe ng Philippine National Police (PNP).

Sinabi ni Matibag na inatasan ang mga law enforcement agents na maging maingat sa tuwing may positibong impormasyon o may matibay na hinalang naroroon ang senador upang matiyak ang ligtas na pagsasagawa ng pag-aresto.

Dagdag pa niya, nakahanda ang mga operatiba sa posibilidad na armado o manlaban ang subject ng warrant, lalo na matapos makatanggap ng impormasyon na umalis si dela Rosa na may dalang mga duffle bag.

Nanawagan din si Matibag kay dela Rosa na boluntaryong sumuko upang maging mapayapa ang proseso ng pagpapatupad ng batas.

Sa kasalukuyan, hawak ng law enforcement authorities ang warrant of arrest na inisyu ng International Criminal Court (ICC) laban kay dela Rosa kaugnay ng alegasyon ng pagiging indirect co-perpetrator sa crimes against humanity case na may kaugnayan din kay dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte.

Noong Mayo 11, 2026, in-unseal ng Pre-Trial Chamber I ng ICC ang warrant laban kay dela Rosa na unang inilabas bilang confidential o “secret” noong Nobyembre 2025.

Tinangka umanong arestuhin si dela Rosa nang muling magpakita sa Senado noong Mayo 11, subalit hindi ito naisakatuparan matapos aprubahan ng Senado ang isang protective custody resolution. Ayon sa ulat, umalis si dela Rosa sa Senado noong Mayo 14 at nananatiling pinaghahanap ng mga awtoridad.

Pope Leo condemns ‘dizzying’ profits tied to environmental pollution

EDGARDO HERNAL
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Pope Leo condemns ‘dizzying’ profits tied to environmental pollution

ACERRA, Italy — Pope Leo denounced companies and groups that pursue “dizzying” profits at the expense of environmental safety during a visit Saturday to Acerra, an Italian area long associated with illegal toxic waste dumping.

The pontiff traveled to Acerra, about 220 kilometers south of Rome, and appealed for stronger environmental responsibility, urging communities and institutions to reject “temptations of power and enrichment” connected to practices that damage land, water, air, and social well-being.

Pope Leo said he chose to visit the area near Naples, widely known as the “Land of Fires,” to “gather the tears” of families who have lost loved ones to illnesses believed to be linked to toxic waste exposure.

The visit drew crowds waving Vatican flags and wearing yellow hats as the pope arrived in the popemobile. Some attendees carried photographs of relatives who had died, highlighting the emotional toll of decades of environmental neglect.

During his four-hour stay, Pope Leo criticized what he described as prolonged impunity for those responsible for environmental harm.

“Unscrupulous people and organizations have been allowed to act with impunity for too long,” he said, also condemning “the dizzying profits of a few, blind to the needs of people, their work and their future.”

He also met privately with victims and affected families.

Southern Italy’s waste management sector has for years faced allegations of corruption and criminal involvement. Waste collection, treatment, and disposal were historically controlled by a small network of private operators, with some contracts allegedly linked to the Camorra, a mafia organization based around Naples.

The European Court of Human Rights ruled in January 2025 that Italian authorities had repeatedly failed to prevent illegal dumping in the region, an area also referred to as the “Triangle of Death” because of unusually high cancer rates among residents. The court ordered the Italian government to establish a comprehensive database of toxic waste sites and improve public communication on health and environmental risks within two years.

In response, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni appointed an Italian general in February 2025 to lead a task force focused on environmental rehabilitation and assistance for affected communities.

Pope Leo’s Acerra visit comes as he adopts a more outspoken public stance on social and environmental issues. The leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics is expected to release his first encyclical on Monday, a major Church document anticipated to address artificial intelligence, its use in warfare, and its implications for labor and workers’ rights.

Coal mine explosion in China kills 90, rescue efforts continue

Venus L Peñaflor
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Coal mine explosion in China kills 90, rescue efforts continue

BEIJING — A gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China’s Shanxi province has killed at least 90 people, making it one of the country’s deadliest mining disasters in recent years, according to state media.

The explosion occurred Friday evening at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi city, the official Xinhua News Agency reported. Around 247 workers were on duty at the time of the incident.

As of Saturday afternoon, nine miners remained missing while more than 120 people had been hospitalized. Rescue operations continued with hundreds of emergency responders and medical personnel deployed to the site.

Authorities said the cause of the explosion remains under investigation. State broadcaster CCTV reported that many of the injured suffered from exposure to toxic gas.

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for an all-out rescue effort and ordered authorities to ensure proper handling of the aftermath.

According to Xinhua, Xi also directed officials to conduct a thorough investigation into the disaster and pursue legal accountability for those found responsible.

Local emergency officials later confirmed that individuals linked to the mining company had been placed under government control as investigations proceeded.

Survivor accounts revealed the chaos that unfolded underground. Wang Yong, one of the hospitalized miners, told CCTV he detected a sulfur-like smell moments before the blast.

“It smelled like firecrackers,” Wang said in a televised interview. “I told people to run. As I ran, I saw people being choked by the smoke. And then I blacked out.”

CCTV also reported that rescue operations faced complications after mine blueprints provided by operators reportedly did not match the actual underground layout.

The Liushenyu mine is operated by the Shanxi Tongzhou Coal & Coke Group and has an annual production capacity of 1.2 million tons. In 2024, China’s National Mine Safety Administration placed the facility on a national list of disaster-prone coal mines due to its high gas content.

Shanxi province remains China’s leading coal-producing region, accounting for nearly one-third of the country’s total coal output last year. The province, home to about 34 million people, relies heavily on mining as a key economic sector.

Coal continues to play a central role in China’s energy supply because of its affordability and availability, despite the country’s ongoing investment in renewable and green energy development.

Mining accidents, while reduced in frequency through stricter safety measures in recent years, remain a persistent concern. In February 2023, a collapse at an open-pit mine in Inner Mongolia killed 53 people. Earlier, in 2009, an explosion at a mine in Heilongjiang province claimed 108 lives.

Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein acquires eco-focused retailer Everlane in unexpected deal

Venus L Peñaflor
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Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein acquires eco-focused retailer Everlane in unexpected deal

NEW YORK (AP) — Everlane, the San Francisco-based clothing retailer known for its commitment to ethical sourcing and sustainability, is being acquired by Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein in a deal that brings together two sharply contrasting brands in the global apparel industry.

The acquisition was confirmed in a letter to Everlane employees from chief executive Alfred Chang, which was obtained by The Associated Press on Friday. Neither company disclosed the purchase price. Shein declined to comment, while Everlane’s majority owner L Catterton did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Founded in 2011 by Michael Preysman and Jesse Farmer, Everlane built its brand on “radical transparency,” publishing details about factory conditions, wages and environmental impact. The company later expanded into physical retail, opening its first store in 2017.

In recent years, however, the brand has faced scrutiny over labor-related controversies reported in the media, alongside increasing financial pressure in a highly competitive retail market. Industry analysts say consumer demand has shifted toward lower prices, eroding the appeal of premium ethical positioning.

Everlane’s majority owner, private equity firm L Catterton, began increasing its stake in 2020 and became the controlling shareholder. The firm also holds investments in several consumer brands including Birkenstock. Everlane founder Michael Preysman stepped down in 2022.

Shein, founded in China in 2012 and now headquartered in Singapore, has grown rapidly by offering low-cost, trend-driven apparel popular among younger consumers. The company has faced ongoing criticism over labor practices in its extensive supplier network.

In his letter to staff, Chang said the partnership would provide Everlane with financial stability while allowing it to remain operationally independent.

“Like many brands, we’ve faced increasing pressure in a rapidly changing retail landscape,” Chang wrote. “This partnership allows us to remain independent, and gives us the stability and resources to make a larger impact, without compromising on the quality and standards that make Everlane, Everlane.”

Chang, who became chief executive in 2024, said the deal would enable increased investment in product development, innovation and employees. He also said Everlane would maintain its sustainability commitments and existing leadership structure.

Analysts say the acquisition reflects broader consolidation pressures in the retail sector. Neil Saunders, managing director at GlobalData Retail, said Everlane has been struggling with declining sales and rising debt, making new ownership a likely necessity.

Shein, he added, may benefit by expanding beyond fast fashion as growth in the sector becomes more constrained amid trade restrictions and tariffs affecting low-cost imports.

Retail analyst Bruce Winder said the deal could also allow Shein to reposition itself through association with more sustainability-focused brands, although he noted the two companies represent “an odd pairing.”

Saunders warned that while the acquisition may stabilize Everlane financially, it could also unsettle its core customer base due to Shein’s reputation in fast fashion.

“Ultimately, the deal likely saves Everlane,” he said. “But that salvation comes at a price.”

Chang acknowledged internal and external concerns surrounding the acquisition, noting in his memo that the company had experienced a difficult week as details of the deal circulated in the media.

AI-generated evidence linked to defamation case against Korean actor, police seek warrant for YouTuber

Paraluman P. Funtanilla
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AI-generated evidence linked to defamation case against Korean actor, police seek warrant for YouTuber

SEOUL – AI used to fake evidence that ended the Korean actor’s career, say police

South Korean police are seeking an arrest warrant for a YouTuber accused of fabricating and spreading AI-generated and manipulated materials that allegedly defamed actor Kim Soo-hyun and triggered a scandal that derailed his career.

Authorities said the suspect manipulated screenshots of text messages and circulated an audio recording created using artificial intelligence, presenting them as evidence that Kim had dated actress Kim Sae-ron when she was still a minor.

The allegations emerged last year following the death of Kim Sae-ron at the age of 24. The controversy quickly escalated online and led to widespread public scrutiny of Kim Soo-hyun, one of South Korea’s most prominent actors, who has consistently denied the accusations.

Investigators allege that the YouTuber, identified as Kim Se-ui, knowingly disseminated false information for financial gain. He reportedly has close to one million subscribers on his channel.

Months after Kim Sae-ron’s death, the YouTuber uploaded what he claimed was a voice recording of the late actress stating that she had been in a relationship with Kim Soo-hyun since middle school. He also published screenshots of alleged text messages between the two.

Police now say the audio was generated using AI, while the message screenshots were altered to falsely suggest communications between the actor and actress.

In a filing cited by South Korean media outlet JoongAng Ilbo, authorities said the actions “collapsed Kim Soo-hyun’s social base and his economic activities across the board, and destroyed the basis for his professional survival.” Police also noted that Kim is currently undergoing psychiatric treatment.

The YouTuber has rejected the allegations, calling them a “subterfuge meant to disrupt his investigation.”

Following the spread of the claims, rumors circulated widely online alleging that Kim Soo-hyun had dated Kim Sae-ron when she was 15 years old. The actress’ family later supported the allegations, further intensifying public attention.

Kim Soo-hyun’s agency initially denied any relationship. The actor later acknowledged that he had dated Kim Sae-ron, but said the relationship occurred only after she had reached adulthood.

At a press conference in March 2025, Kim denied ever dating her while she was underage, stating, “I can’t admit to something I didn’t do.” He subsequently filed criminal complaints and lawsuits against the YouTuber and members of Kim Sae-ron’s family.

Since the controversy, Kim has largely withdrawn from public life. A Disney+ production he was involved in, “Knock-Off,” has been placed on indefinite hold.

Kim Soo-hyun and his agency have not yet issued a statement regarding the police request for an arrest warrant.

Optional retirement age ng gov’t workers sa 56, aprubado sa House panel

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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Optional retirement age ng gov’t workers sa 56, aprubado sa House panel

MAYNILA — Inaprubahan ng House Committee on Government Enterprises ang panukalang batas na naglalayong ibaba sa 56-anyos ang optional retirement age ng mga empleyado ng gobyerno, kabilang ang mga public school teacher.

Ang House Bill No. 207 ay inakda nina ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio at Kabataan Party-list Rep. Renee Louise Co. Layunin nitong amyendahan ang Section 13-A ng Republic Act No. 8291 o GSIS Act of 1997, na kasalukuyang nagtatakda ng optional retirement age sa 60-anyos para sa mga kawani ng gobyerno.

Suportado ni Tinio, na siya ring House Deputy Minority Leader, ang pag-apruba ng komite sa panukala. Ayon sa kanya, mahalagang hakbang ito tungo sa mas makataong polisiya sa pagreretiro para sa mga guro at iba pang government workers na matagal nang naglingkod sa publiko.

Sinabi ni Tinio na magbibigay ang panukala ng tunay na opsyon sa mga kawani na magretiro nang mas maaga sa edad na 56 matapos ang matagal na panahong pisikal, emosyonal at sikolohikal na pagod dulot ng kanilang trabaho.

Ayon pa sa mambabatas, matagal nang isinusulong ng mga guro ang naturang reporma dahil marami sa kanila ang napipilitang magpatuloy sa trabaho kahit may iniindang karamdaman at pagkapagod.

Binigyang-diin din niya ang mga hamong kinakaharap ng mga guro sa pampublikong paaralan tulad ng malalaking klase, mataas na pupil-teacher ratio, at mga tungkuling lumalampas sa regular na oras ng trabaho. Aniya, bukod sa pagtuturo ay pasan din ng mga guro ang advisory loads, paperwork at iba pang responsibilidad, maging sa panahon ng bakasyon.

Ayon kay Tinio, maraming public school teacher ang umaalis sa propesyon na may iniindang karamdaman at nagagamit ang kanilang retirement benefits sa gastusing medikal sa halip na sa pahinga, pangangailangan ng pamilya o maliit na kabuhayan.

Iginiit din niya na usapin ito ng dignidad at pagkilala sa sakripisyo ng mga guro at government workers.

Nilinaw naman ng mambabatas na hindi babaguhin ng HB 207 ang compulsory retirement age. Sa halip, magbibigay lamang ito ng opsyon para sa mga nais magretiro nang mas maaga.

Dagdag pa niya, isinasaalang-alang ng panukala ang usapin ng sustainability habang isinusulong ang kapakanan ng mga guro at empleyado ng gobyerno.

Hinimok ni Tinio ang liderato ng Kamara na pabilisin ang pagtalakay sa HB 207 sa plenaryo at nanawagan din sa Senado na magpasa ng counterpart measure upang agad itong maisabatas.

Ayon sa kanya, nararapat lamang na mabigyan ng pagkakataon ang mga guro at kawani ng gobyerno na makapagretiro nang mas maaga upang maranasan ang mas mahaba at mas malusog na panahon ng pahinga.

Pakistan pushes for breakthrough in US-Iran peace talks

Venus L Peñaflor
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Pakistan pushes for breakthrough in US-Iran peace talks

WASHINGTON/DUBAI — Pakistan is seeking to help bridge differences between Iran and the United States as negotiations continue over ending the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war, with key disputes centered on Iran’s uranium stockpile and proposed controls over the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian media reported Friday that Pakistani Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi met again with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Tehran, two days after delivering Washington’s latest message to Iranian officials.

According to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim and ISNA news agencies, Naqvi is facilitating communication aimed at securing a framework for ending the conflict and resolving outstanding disagreements between Tehran and Washington.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that recent discussions showed “some good signs,” but warned that progress would be unlikely if Iran continued pursuing plans to impose tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

“There’s some good signs,” Rubio told reporters. “I don’t want to be overly optimistic. So, let’s see what happens over the next few days.”

A senior Iranian source told Reuters that negotiations had narrowed some gaps, although uranium enrichment and access to the strategic waterway remain major sticking points.

The conflict, which began on February 28, has disrupted global markets and driven oil prices upward, intensifying concerns over inflation. Before the war, roughly one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments passed through the Strait of Hormuz.

Financial markets remained sensitive to developments in the negotiations. The U.S. dollar hovered near a six-week high on Friday while oil prices climbed as investors questioned the likelihood of a diplomatic breakthrough.

“We’re coming to the end of week 12, we’re six weeks in the ceasefire, and I’m just not really that convinced we’re any closer to a resolution between the U.S. and Iran,” said Tony Sycamore, a market analyst at IG.

U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated Washington’s position on Iran’s highly enriched uranium stockpile, which the United States believes could support nuclear weapons development, although Tehran maintains the material is intended solely for peaceful purposes.

“We will get it. We don’t need it, we don’t want it. We’ll probably destroy it after we get it, but we’re not going to let them have it,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Thursday.

Before Trump’s remarks, two senior Iranian sources told Reuters that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei had instructed that the uranium stockpile should not be transferred abroad.

Trump also criticized Tehran’s proposals involving shipping fees in the Strait of Hormuz.

“We want it open, we want it free. We don’t want tolls,” Trump said, describing the strait as “an international waterway.”

Trump faces mounting domestic pressure ahead of the November midterm elections, with higher fuel prices contributing to public dissatisfaction and weighing on his approval ratings.

Iran submitted a fresh proposal to Washington earlier this week. Iranian descriptions of the offer suggest it largely mirrors earlier demands rejected by Trump, including authority over the Strait of Hormuz, compensation for war damages, sanctions relief, release of frozen assets, and the withdrawal of U.S. forces.

The International Energy Agency warned Thursday that the conflict has triggered what it described as the world’s worst energy shock, cautioning that peak summer fuel demand and limited new Middle East supply could push markets into a “red zone” during July and August.

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has sharply declined from pre-war levels of 125 to 140 daily passages.

Iran has stated that it intends to reopen the strait to countries willing to comply with its conditions, potentially including fee arrangements.

Rubio argued that such measures would undermine diplomatic efforts and violate international norms.

“It would make a diplomatic deal unfeasible if they were to continue to pursue that,” Rubio said. “So it’s a threat to the world if they were trying to do that, and it’s completely illegal.”

Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have said the war aims include curbing Iran’s support for regional militias, dismantling its nuclear and missile capabilities, and weakening the Iranian leadership.

Despite months of conflict, Iran has maintained its stockpile of near-weapons-grade enriched uranium and continues to retain missile, drone, and proxy capabilities that regional rivals and Western governments view as a persistent threat.

Impeachment trial ni VP Sara posibleng magsimula sa Hulyo 6

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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Impeachment trial ni VP Sara posibleng magsimula sa Hulyo 6

MAYNILA — Posibleng magsimula sa Hulyo 6 ang impeachment trial ni Vice President Sara Duterte, ayon kay Senador Erwin Tulfo nitong Huwebes.

Ipinaliwanag ni Tulfo na may 10 calendar days si Duterte upang magsumite ng tugon sa Articles of Impeachment na naipadala sa kanya kamakailan. Matapos nito, magkakaroon naman ng limang araw ang prosekusyon, na binubuo ng mga kinatawan ng House of Representatives, upang magsumite ng kanilang sagot.

Ayon sa senador, susundan ito ng mga pre-trial proceedings kabilang ang pagmamarka at paghahanda ng mga ebidensiya bago pormal na umarangkada ang paglilitis.

Sinabi ni Tulfo na inaasahang mas mapapaaga ang proseso dahil hindi muna magsasagawa ng sine die adjournment ang Senado. Dahil dito, posibleng maumpisahan ang trial bago ang nakatakdang State of the Nation Address ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sa Hulyo 27, 2026.

Napagkasunduan umano sa caucus ng mga senador na magsagawa ng regular na sesyon mula alas-10 ng umaga hanggang alas-1 ng hapon. Magkakaroon ng isang oras na break bago agad ipagpatuloy ang impeachment trial simula alas-2 ng hapon.

Ayon kay Tulfo, susundin din ang nabanggit na iskedyul tuwing Martes at Miyerkules. Tuwing Huwebes naman ay nakalaan para sa mga committee hearing at regular na sesyon, kaya walang trial sa araw na iyon.

Dagdag pa niya, magiging tuluy-tuloy ang trabaho ng Senado sa loob ng limang araw kada linggo, habang Sabado at Linggo lamang ang magiging pahinga ng mga senador.

Tiniyak din ni Tulfo na isasapubliko at ipamamahagi sa media ang opisyal na kalendaryo ng impeachment trial sa oras na ito ay pormal nang mapagtibay.

Batay sa legislative calendar, nakatakda sanang magsimula ang sine die adjournment ng Kongreso mula Hunyo 6 hanggang Hulyo 26, 2026.

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