International

High-level negotiations aimed at securing a permanent end to the Iran war concluded early Monday in Switzerland, with technical-level discussions set to continue throughout the week. The talks resulted in an agreement between Iran and the…
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After an initial delay, US Vice President JD Vance is traveling to Switzerland for the first round of negotiations with Iran aimed at strengthening a fragile peace agreement and addressing Tehran’s nuclear programme and economic…
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US and Iranian negotiators were set to begin talks in Switzerland on Sunday in an effort to strengthen a fragile ceasefire and move toward a wider agreement on Iran’s nuclear programme and regional security. The negotiations follow an…
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The Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday reported that confirmed Ebola cases had increased to 956, including 247 deaths, up from 933 cases and 245 deaths reported a day earlier. At least 30 people have died since the beginning of May…
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Britain’s Observer newspaper reported that Prime Minister Keir Starmer was expected to resign on Monday and had discussed a possible timetable for his departure, though a government source rejected the claims and said he remained focused on…
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The June 2026 UN climate conference in Bonn concluded with countries making progress on several key climate issues, while also highlighting ongoing disagreements over finance, emissions cuts and the pace of global climate action. The Bonn…
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A massive fire nearly destroyed a luxury resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, forcing the evacuation of nearly 1,700 tourists, authorities said. Local media reported that an Italian tourist died in the blaze, while several others…
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The UN secretary-general’s special envoy for Sudan on Friday urged the leader of the country’s powerful paramilitary forces to halt any planned assault on the key city of El-Obeid, warning that an attack could worsen an already severe…
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US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi are set to travel to Switzerland for talks, Axios reported on Friday, as a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon revived hopes of turning an interim Iran war…
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The Obama Presidential Center, dedicated to preserving the legacy and administration of former US President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama, officially opened its doors to the public on Friday. Thousands of visitors…
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