President Trump accused Chevron, ExxonMobil and other oil companies of making “too much money” from higher crude prices tied to the Iran war and urged them to cut gasoline prices. U.S. gasoline averages about $4.11 a gallon, according to AAA data cited by The Guardian.
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Russian officials said a Ukrainian drone strike on an industrial zone outside Moscow killed at least five people, while Russian attacks killed at least four in Ukraine. The strikes came a day after a drone exploded on a crowded beach in southern Russia, killing seven, according to local officials.
Trump warned Iran it had a final chance to reach a deal as U.S. officials told CBS News no new negotiations were planned. Iran says it is not holding direct talks with Washington and is working through Oman and other diplomatic channels.
Israel says the publicly discussed Hamas disarmament framework does not reflect its position and insists Hamas must physically surrender its weapons before Israeli forces withdraw. The dispute comes as Israeli strikes continue in Gaza, where local health officials reported new deaths and worsening pressure on hospitals.
Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met an International Committee of the Red Cross delegation in her first confirmed outside contact in more than two years. Her son said rare photographs of the meeting gave him hope but not proof about her condition.
Japan and the United States jointly bought yen last week in their first coordinated currency intervention since 2011. Officials said they are prepared to act again after the yen’s slide to a 40-year low.
Trump said new negotiations with Iran will begin Monday after he halted planned U.S. strikes. Iran has not confirmed the talks, and a semi-official Iranian outlet denied Tehran asked Washington to hold off on military action.
An avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan killed a 10-member international expedition that included renowned climber Nirmal Purja. Rescue teams have recovered seven bodies, while three climbers remain missing, according to Al Jazeera.