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Iran US Talks Set For Switzerland on Sunday

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Iran and the United States are expected to hold talks in Switzerland on Sunday as diplomatic efforts continue to turn an interim agreement into a broader settlement. Pakistan said the meeting would follow delays caused by renewed fighting in Lebanon and concerns over regional security. Iran US Talks In Switzerland The talks are expected to […]
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JD Vance Remarks On Pakistan Press Freedom

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US Vice President JD Vance has said the delay in releasing the full text of the US-Iran peace agreement was partly linked to differing expectations around press freedom in Pakistan and Qatar, both of which helped facilitate the diplomatic process. JD Vance Pakistan Press Freedom Remark Vance made the remarks while explaining why Washington did […]
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Israel Envoy Clashes With UN Officials

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A United Nations hearing in New York turned tense after Israeli envoy Danny Danon clashed with senior UN officials over reports accusing Israel of violations linked to children in armed conflict and conflict-related sexual violence. Israeli Envoy UN Clash In New York Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, sharply criticised UN officials during […]
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Trump Unveils Qatar-Gifted Air Force One

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US President Donald Trump has unveiled a Qatar-gifted Boeing 747-8 that is expected to temporarily serve as the presidential aircraft while the delayed next-generation Air Force One programme continues. Qatar-Gifted Air Force One Jet Unveiled The aircraft was presented at Joint Base Andrews and has been described as a temporary addition to the presidential air […]
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Back US-Iran Talks

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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have backed continued dialogue between the United States and Iran, stressing that diplomacy must remain the central path in efforts to stabilise the region and protect the peace process from disruption. Pakistan Saudi Arabia Support US Iran Dialogue Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince […]
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Israeli Strikes Kill 47 In Lebanon

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Israeli airstrikes and bombardments killed at least 47 people and wounded 97 others in Lebanon on Friday, as a renewed ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah was set to come into effect after a sharp escalation along the border. Israeli Strikes In Lebanon Kill 47 Lebanese authorities said the latest toll from Friday’s Israeli attacks included […]
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India Gets First FATF Vice-Presidency

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India will hold the Vice-Presidency of the Financial Action Task Force for the first time, with senior IAS officer Vivek Aggarwal appointed to the post for the July 2026-June 2027 term. India FATF Vice-Presidency Marks First Vivek Aggarwal, a 1994-batch Indian Administrative Service officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, has been elected and appointed Vice-President […]
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India-UK FTA To Begin From July 15

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The India-UK Free Trade Agreement will come into force on July 15, with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri describing the pact as a major step that goes beyond trade and technology to deepen ties between the two countries. India UK FTA To Begin From July 15 The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement is set to […]
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US-Iran Talks Resume In Switzerland

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US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi were headed to Switzerland for talks aimed at advancing a wider regional agreement, after a ceasefire in Lebanon revived diplomatic efforts linked to the interim US-Iran pact. US-Iran Switzerland Talks Gain Momentum The discussions are expected to focus on turning the temporary US-Iran understanding into