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Qatar says gas export terminal blast killed 13 people

Qatar's energy minister says an explosion killed at least 13 people at a key gas export terminal

AAP · Jun 22

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's stunned reaction to Iran delegation walking out of peace talks goes viral - video

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appeared visibly stunned after Iran's delegation briefly walked out of high-level peace talks at the Burgenstock resort in Switzerland on Sunday, reportedly in protest against US President Donald Trump's renewed threats towards Tehran. The incident occurred during negotiations involving Iran, the United States, Pakistan and…

The Times of India · Jun 22

Trump tore up Obama's Iran deal. His own version now faces the Hormuz & Lebanon test

US President Donald Trump spent years attacking Barack Obama’s Iran nuclear deal. He called it weak, dangerous and one of the worst agreements America had ever signed.

The Times of India · Jun 22

Iran, US establish communication line to safeguard shipping through Hormuz, say mediators

Iran and the United States have established a direct communication line to "avoid incidents and miscommunication" in the Strait of Hormuz, mediators Qatar and Pakistan announced on Monday after the first round of high-level talks under a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

The Economic Times · Jun 22

US and Tehran disagree over whether Iran will allow nuclear inspections

US Vice President JD Vance said Monday that Iran had agreed to allow International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors back into the country. Iran’s foreign minister later refuted the claim, saying Tehran had not negotiated the nuclear issue or made any commitments during first-round US-Iran talks towards ending the Middle East…

France 24 · Jun 22

Iran-US war latest: US waives Iran oil sanctions as Tehran disputes Vance’s nuclear inspection claims

Iran will now be able to export oil in US dollars for the first time in decades

The Independent UK · Jun 22

Explosion at Qatar’s key gas station kills 13 and leaves dozens injured

The blast at the Ras Laffan industrial area could cause further chaos in global energy markets, particularly as Qatar remains one of the world's top natural gas producers

The Independent UK · Jun 22

13 killed and 66 injured in explosion at Qatar’s largest energy site, authorities confirm

Qatar Energy announced on Monday afternoon that a massive accidental explosion and blaze at the country’s main energy site at Ras Laffan the night before killed 13 people and injured 66, as workers tried to resume operations. Qatar says its LNG exports are not affected.

Euronews · Jun 22

Iran-US talks: Key takeaways from first round in Switzerland

Recent discussions between Iran and the US in Switzerland mark a promising step towards resolving the Middle East conflict, facilitated by Pakistan and Qatar. The two countries have established a timeline to reach a conclusive agreement within 60 days, which encompasses creating a de-confliction cell for Lebanon and a communication…

The Economic Times · Jun 22

Watch: US Vice President Vance 'ignored' at Switzerland talks? Viral video of Qatar PM greeting Shehbaz Sharif sparks online frenzy

A video from US-Iran talks in Switzerland, featuring Qatar's PM and Pakistan's PM, has sparked debate online over a perceived snub to US Vice President JD Vance. While the clip shows the Qatari leader greeting the Pakistani PM, Vance appears unacknowledged. Officials haven't confirmed a diplomatic slight, with the meeting…

The Economic Times · Jun 22