US Eyes Iranian Assets for Gulf Allies’ Reconstruction, Source Says

By David Lawder, Eman Abouhassira and Ahmed Elimam WASHINGTON/DUBAI, June 7 (Reuters) – The U.S. government will attempt to redirect Iranian assets ⁠to ⁠Gulf states for rebuilding and repairs of future damage caused ⁠by Iran, a source familiar with the matter said on Saturday, a day after a wave of attacks by Iran against Kuwait …

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Multiple people shot near festival in Toledo, Ohio, officials say

Several people were shot Saturday near a neighborhood festival in Toledo, Ohio, authorities said. The Toledo Police Department reported that the shooting occurred near the Old West End Festival, a little after 5:30 p.m. local time. Officers responded to find “multiple shooting victims,” police said. Several people were rushed to area hospitals. The number of …

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What to Know About the Ongoing Protests and Arrests Outside a New Jersey Detention Center

Clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement outside a New Jersey immigration detention center since late May have become the latest flashpoint for protests against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. More than 80 people have been arrested following a series of protests outside Delaney Hall in Newark, where demonstrators say they are showing up in solidarity …

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North Korea Will Not Retreat From Nuclear Status, Kim Jong Un’s Sister Says

SEOUL, June 7 (Reuters) – ⁠Kim ⁠Yo Jong, ⁠the sister of ​North Korean leader Kim Jong ‌Un, said North ‌Korea will ⁠never ⁠back down on its status as ​a nuclear-armed state, warning that it will ​not tolerate any threats, Yonhap ⁠News Agency ⁠said on ⁠Sunday. Chinese President ​Xi Jinping is set to ​visit ⁠North Korea …

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