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What new demands has Iran placed on the United States in the latest peace talks?
An ultimatum. I'm Deborah Valentine, Fox News. As peace talks between the United States and Iran continue, Tehran has issued a new set of demands to U.S. negotiators. Iran claims US quote must correct its behavior.
All eyes are on the Middle East as both Iran and Oman signal they are very close to reaching a deal to manage the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran, though, insists the critical waterway will not fully open until the U.S. agrees to its list of highly unlikely demands. They include ending the war, withdrawing troops, financial compensation, and removing the U.S. naval blockade.
How are the United States and Oman working together to keep the Strait of Hormuz open?
The U.S. has not yet publicly responded. Meantime, Oman is connected to the United States. Condemning continued attacks on ships in the street. All of this comes as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs is reportedly looking for an off-ramp from the war. General Dan Cain is warning that options to escalate the conflict could backfire, and that air power alone is unlikely to achieve the objectives.
That's Fox's Anita Vogel reporting. Moscow launched deadly overnight strikes into Kiev. Fox's Stephanie Bennett has more from London.
Four people were killed in that strike, including a child as Russia unleashes another lethal set of strikes across the country.
Why is the Joint Chiefs Chairman considering an off‑ramp from the war in Ukraine?
The child's parents, his brother, and a neighbor ran to help, but they were injured after a second strike. Ukraine continues to target Russia's oil refineries, causing fuel shortages. Several injured there. President Zelensky is visiting Serbia right now, a country that has maintained friendly relations with Russia. Both countries discuss seeking EU membership and pledged closer economic ties.
Українсь президент Алис то рампа пресун Владимир Путін. Америка'с линзе Фокс Ньюс. Before recessing for a summer break, the Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General.
Leaving town for August recess with two major items off their checklist. One of the big ones, acting attorney general Todd Blanche, whose nomination once appeared to be doomed, is set to take the helm as the country's top law enforcement official.
What impact did Russia’s overnight strikes on Kyiv have on civilians and infrastructure?
His narrow confirmation comes after Senator Bill Cassidy backed him, and it was a key vote after Republicans Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski sided with Democrats to oppose him.
On this vote, the yeas are fifty, the nays are forty-nine. The nomination is confirmed.
Blanche is reacting saying, I am deeply honored by the trust and confidence President Trump has placed in me to lead the Department of Justice as our great nation's eighty-eighth Attorney General.
General. The Senate also advanced a bipartisan interim spending bill funding the federal government through December eleventh. It still needs House approval. That's Fox's Madeline Rivera. The W NBA is getting more attention as debate surrounding transgender athletes grows. Former NBA players Enos Cantor Freedom and Royce White declaring themselves eligible for the twenty twenty seven W NBA draft.
How are the WNBA and transgender‑athlete debates influencing league eligibility rules?
Fox's Natalie Chuck reports from LA.
Both men say under the current WNBA eligibility guidelines, they qualify to throw their names in the ring to play for a women's team. Now, Ina's Cantor Freedom stands 6'10 inches tall and roughly 250 pounds, Royce White, 6'8, and more than 260 pounds, according to their stats. Whether these announcements are facetious or the two will really end up at training camp remains to be seen, but the timing is clear. It comes weak. After protests erupted, following comments made by Indiana Fever Guard Sophie Cunningham saying she wants to protect young girls from playing against biological men. Now some are voicing their support for the trans community. Minnesota Lynx head coach wore a trans kids belong t-shirt during their game against Cunningham's team.
The Trump administration opposes biological men and women's sports. Ам, дебра Валентин.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
What new demands has Iran placed on the United States in the latest peace talks?
0:03–0:38
2
How are the United States and Oman working together to keep the Strait of Hormuz open?
0:38–1:29
3
Why is the Joint Chiefs Chairman considering an off‑ramp from the war in Ukraine?
1:29–2:20
4
What impact did Russia’s overnight strikes on Kyiv have on civilians and infrastructure?
2:20–3:05
5
How are the WNBA and transgender‑athlete debates influencing league eligibility rules?
3:05–3:55