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Coming up.US and Iran announced framework deal for peace and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
G7 leaders meet in France after US and Iran declare agreement to put an end to their war.
The European Central Bank raises interest rates for first time since September
2023. UN adopts treaty-setting standards for gig economy workers.
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First up, the United States and Iran have reached a peace deal.
U.S.
President Donald Trump says he has authorized the immediate removal of the American
naval blockade against the Iranian ports, adding that the Strait of Hormuz will fully reopen.
Iran says the two sides will sign the draft of a memorandum of understanding in Switzerland on Friday.
Tehran also says it is going to verify Washington's compliance before entering
a 60-day period of negotiations on the nuclear program and sanctions removal.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shibas Sharif says the U.S.
And Iran have declared the immediate