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US VP JD Vance says expects Switzerland trip in coming days for Iran talks

"I expect that ⁠I will leave sometime in the next couple of days, but you know ‌it's always a delicate coordination ⁠dance and the diplomatic protocols," Vance said.

The Economic Times

Iran shuts the doors to Strait of Hormuz; alleges US, Israeli violations of ceasefire MOU

Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, citing alleged violations of a recent Middle East war ceasefire by the US and Israel. This move, described as a "first step" by Iran's military, signals potential further action if perceived aggression persists. The announcement precedes crucial talks between Iranian and US…

The Economic Times

‘Not easy’: Why Trump rushed to sign Iran MoU ahead of Geneva meet, leaving Pakistan red-faced

US President Donald Trump’s push to end the conflict with Iran culminated in an unexpected late-night signing ceremony at the Palace of Versailles, a moment that reflected both the urgency and uncertainty surrounding the agreement. According to CNN, Trump surprised aides and even French President Emmanuel Macron by insisting that…

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Diplomats hold US-Iran preparatory discussions at Swiss retreat

The Swiss foreign ministry said diplomats were in discussions at the luxury Burgenstock resort near Lucerne in central Switzerland, without giving further details.

The Economic Times

Deadly fighting persists in Lebanon as the US-Iran deal is under threat

Lebanese state media say the latest Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 16 people, including two children, hours after reports emerged of a ceasefire agreement

AAP

Iran says it is closing strait of Hormuz over Israeli strikes in Lebanon

Unclear if threat has been carried out or if move will jeopardise talks with US scheduled for Sunday

The Guardian - UK

Deadly fighting persists in Lebanon despite a ceasefire as the US-Iran deal is under threat

Lebanese state media say the latest Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 16 people, including two children, hours after reports emerged of a ceasefire agreement

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US Envoys Head To Switzerland As Israeli Strikes In Lebanon Spark Concerns

Israeli airstrikes that killed nearly a dozen people in Lebanon have threatened to derail a new ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah struck merely 24 hours earlier. US envoy Steve Witkoff is reportedly traveling to Switzerland for technical talks with Iran. President Donald Trump's son-in-law

International Business Times

Israel strikes south Lebanon despite truce announced with Hezbollah

Israel carried out deadly strikes in south Lebanon on Saturday and Hezbollah maintained it had the right to respond, hours after the United States announced a renewed ceasefire in fighting that had strained a fledgling deal with Iran.

Radio France Internationale

Fighting persists in Lebanon despite a ceasefire as the US-Iran deal is under threat

Lebanese state media say the latest Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed at least seven people, including two children, hours after reports emerged of a ceasefire agreement

The Independent UK

Trump news at a glance: Israel-Hezbollah clashes ground Vance trip; Qatar jet is new Air Force One

US-Iran meeting in Switzerland cancelled because of Lebanon fighting; Trump unveils new Air Force One – key US politics stories from Friday 19 June at a glance

The Guardian - AU

With Lebanon ceasefire set, Trump envoy heads to Switzerland for US-Iran talks

US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi are in Switzerland for crucial talks aimed at solidifying a regional peace deal. This follows a fragile ceasefire in Lebanon, which was immediately tested by Israeli strikes. The negotiations, brokered after a preliminary pact, seek to end the ongoing Iran…

The Economic Times

Soccer: Swiss wonderkid Manzambi dazzles in World Cup win

Johan Manzambi's impactful substitute performance, scoring twice, secured Switzerland's 4-1 World Cup victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina. The 20-year-old midfielder expressed his elation at netting his career-first brace on the global stage, crediting his coach's advice to "let my talent shine." Coach Murat Yakin lauded Manzambi's versatility and unpredictability, hinting…

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Israel and Hezbollah agree to halt fighting, officials say, as US-Iran talks hang in the balance

Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group agreed to halt the heavy fighting in southern Lebanon that had threatened to unravel an interim peace agreement between the United States and Iran

The Guardian - UK

Israel and Hezbollah renew ceasefire after deadly flareup disrupts opening of Iran talks

At least five killed in Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon on Saturday morning, as US envoy Steve Witkoff reportedly prepares to open talks with Iranian foreign minister

AAP

Israel and Hezbollah agree to halt fighting as talks between the US and Iran hang in the balance

Israel and the Hezbollah militant group agreed to stop attacking each other, officials said, after talks between the U.S. and Iran were called off because of intense fighting in southern Lebanon

The Times of India

Swiss Miss: Vance cans trip for Iran talks as critics go nuclear over US ditching Israel

TOI correspondent from Washington: The White House on Friday postponed vice president JD Vance’s planned visit to Switzerland to formally sign the MoU and initiate talks with an Iranian team after Israel and Hezbollah continued their firefight in southern Lebanon, illustrating once again that peace in the Middle East may…

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The Economic Times

US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump due to intense fighting in Lebanon

High-stakes talks between the US and Iran have stalled as Tehran demands an end to Israeli strikes in Lebanon before negotiations can begin. Vice President Vance's planned trip to Switzerland was postponed amid escalating violence. President Trump expressed confidence in the 60-day negotiation window, while Iran's supreme leader endorsed direct…

Bangkok Post

US-Iran deal comes under immediate strain

GENEVA - Deadly exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon put a newly signed deal to end the Middle East war under further strain on Friday, after the postponement of planned US-Iran talks in Switzerland.

AAP

Israel and Hezbollah agree to renew their ceasefire, officials say

Israel and the Hezbollah militant group have agree to renew their ceasefire after fighting postponed Iran-U.S. talks in Switzerland

International Business Times

Oil Prices Muted As U.S.-Iran Talks In Switzerland Get Postponed

Oil prices were largely muted on Friday amid uncertainty over negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to fully cease hostilities and address Tehran's nuclear ambitions.

France 24

Mexico qualify for knockout stages, Canada take home first ever World Cup points

With their 1-0 win over South Korea, Mexico have become the first country to qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup. Canada powered six goals past Qatar to take home their first three points in a World Cup for the first time in their history. Switzerland vs Bosnia…

The Economic Times

US-Iran deal under immediate strain as fighting flares in Lebanon

Escalating Israel-Hezbollah clashes in Lebanon are jeopardizing a recently signed Middle East peace deal. Planned US-Iran talks in Switzerland have been postponed amid warnings from Tehran of continued defiance. The accord, aimed at ending the war initiated by US-Israeli strikes, faces challenges from Israeli actions and internal Iranian hardliners, despite…

AAP

Talks between the US and Iran are called off because of fighting in Lebanon, officials say

Talks between the U.S. and Iran were called off on Friday after intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon

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