The Fee That Lasted Five Hours
Editorial Desk
July 15, 2026
Trump stepped back from the Hormuz fee plan less than five hours before it was due to take effect; the strikes on Iran continued.
- September 8, 2026
Trump stepped back from the Hormuz fee plan less than five hours before it was due to take effect; the strikes on Iran continued.
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Pakistan hosted 190 delegates from 57 nations even as it sits dead last among 148 countries in global gender parity.
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