Iran says no new commitments on nuclear sites after Vance says inspectors to be invited back

Iran's foreign ministry says it made "no new commitments" on nuclear inspections after talks in Switzerland.

China Takes Supercomputer Crown From U.S. For First Time Since 2017

A supercomputer in Shenzhen was declared the world’s fastest. It uses only standard microprocessors and not the special-purpose chips called graphics processing units.

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US and Qatar claim EU methane rules will trigger gas supply crunch

Warning comes ahead of EU energy ministers meeting — but is disputed by industry experts

Israel and Lebanon resume negotiations in Washington amid US-Iran talks

Beirut seeks to keep control over the post-war situation, while Hezbollah pushes for deferring to Tehran, which has made the conflict in Lebanon a key component of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding signed on June 17.

U.S. lifts Iran oil sanctions. And, federal judge rules SAVE voter tool unlawful

The U.S. has temporarily lifted oil sanctions on Iran as peace talks continue. And, a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's data system, known as SAVE, is unlawful.

By Brittney Melton

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What Israeli and Lebanese officials are saying before Washington talks

Iran has made a ceasefire in Lebanon a key condition in its ongoing negotiations with the US.

Do you want AI with that? Chatbots could take your next order at the drive-thru

Across the United States, fast food chains are turning to AI to run their drive-thru counters - and Canada could be next. Companies say the technology now has higher accuracy than human employees - and some labour organizers worry it could displace fast food workers.

India news: US waiver clears way for Iran oil purchase

Iran has contacted Indian refiners to sell its oil after the US temporarily lifted sanctions on Tehran. Meanwhile, an Indian startup founder is going to head Meta's WhatsApp. Follow DW for more.

US tops Philippine tourism market, propelled by strong ties, even stronger dollar

The US has overtaken South Korea as the Philippines’ top source of foreign tourists this year, helped by diaspora travel and closer ties between the long-time allies, giving Manila a boost as it tries to close the gap with more popular destinations in Southeast Asia. Figures from the Philippines’ Department of Tourism (DOT) showed that between January and May, 531,859 visitors came from the US, while 501,789 were from South Korea – comprising 19.4 per cent and 18.3 per cent of the total touri...

By Sam Beltran

Iran set to return to mainstream oil market as US temporarily waives sanctions

As 60 days of peace negotiations between the US and Iran continue, Tehran appears to have won significant concessions from Washington. Chief among those is the waiving of sanctions on Iranian oil exports. US sanctions have been in place for decades, cutting Iran off from mainstream global oil markets and forcing it to sell its oil to China at discount rates. The US says the other side of the deal is that Iran will allow international inspectors access to its nuclear program - Tehran though sa...

By FRANCE24

United States versus Iran, the war of unequal forces that neither side could win

The combination of asymmetric military tactics and civilian targets outside the battlefield gave the Iranian regime a competitive and psychological edge, despite its clear inferiority to the world’s leading power

By Óscar Gutiérrez Garrido

Trump heads to Pennsylvania as voters weigh economy, prices and his political record

The president's trip to the Allentown-area business comes as he endeavors to move past the recent conflict and the resulting surge in gasoline prices, with November's midterm elections rapidly approaching

By Mike Catalini

Did Iran agree to IAEA inspections for 'nuclear honesty'? Trump, Vance say so

The recent US-Iran nuclear discussions in Switzerland ended with mixed messages regarding inspection agreements. US Vice President Vance asserted that Iran had consented to IAEA inspector access, labeling it as a significant achievement. In contrast, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson refuted any new commitments on nuclear matters, indicating that discussions had yet to begin. This discrepancy underscores the continuing frictions surrounding Tehran's nuclear program, particularly as Iran ha...

By TOI World Desk

US senators question Pakistan's role in Iran talks after Vance's praise: ‘History of harbouring terrorists’

The deal to end the war was signed last week, following which Pakistan PM thanked both sides “for their commitment to finding a diplomatic solution.”

Vance says Iran agreed to nuclear inspectors; Tehran says no such deal was made

SoftBank-backed car marketplace Carro is said to explore U.S. IPO

Carro is working with advisers and may potentially raise as much as $500 million.

The regional geo-strategic landscape in West Asia post the Iran war

Following months of all-out conflict that began on February 28, 2026, the United States and Iran have transitioned to a de-escalation phase. On June 17, Presidents Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding to end the war, establishing a 60-day ceasefire extension to negotiate the final terms of a deal. Pakistan served as a key mediator throughout the process. Following the signing and despite a rocky start, the first round of high-level talks concluded i...

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What Pakistan Could Gain From Brokering US-Iran Peace Talks

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir attended talks between Iran and the US in the Swiss town of Buergenstock last weekend

Iran to allow inspectors back into its nuclear sites, JD Vance claims

US vice president says Mr Trump urged him to ‘turn over a new leaf’ with Iran, despite the president’s threats over the weekend to ‘take over’ the country

By James C Reynolds

China, India unlikely to replace US role in Middle East even as Iran war reshapes dynamics: Analysts

The influence of rising powers in the Middle East is unlikely to take the form of the military presence traditionally associated with the United States, say analysts at the Middle East Institute’s annual conference.

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US waives Iran sanctions, Trump says he will ‘do what I have to’ if Tehran misbehaves

US Vice President JD Vance says talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland has laid a good foundation for a final peace deal, although Iran denies that it had begun discussions of its nuclear program

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US gives Philippines P754-M sea drones amid China presence at sea

The drone package comes as Manila monitors increased Chinese activity around Scarborough Shoal.

By Cristina Chi

Iran says technical talks with US concluded in Switzerland

4-party negotiations agreed on future framework, working groups, implementation mechanisms for Islamabad memorandum

By Anadolu Agency

Iran Says US To Unfreeze $12BN, Insists It Alone Will Decide How Funds Used, Contradicting Vance

Iran Says US To Unfreeze $12BN, Insists It Alone Will Decide How Funds Used, Contradicting Vance Among the biggest latest developments in the immediate wake of the Switzerland meeting is that Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has announced an agreement has been reached for the United States to release $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets. It also comes after the US Treasury Department announced temporary sanctions relief, namely freeing up Iranian oil and petro...

By Tyler Durden

US to deport Nigerian over domestic violence, other convictions

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) disclosed this in a statement posted on its official X account, saying Mr Ajayi entered the United States on a student visa in 2007 but remained in the country after leaving school The post US to deport Nigerian over domestic violence, other convictions appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Singapore university remains only Asian representative in top 10 global ranking

Singapore remains one of only four nations represented in the global top 10 of the 2027 QS World University Rankings, alongside the United States, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland.

Trump backs diplomacy with Tehran but vows action if deal falters

The United States granted Iran a 60-day sanctions waiver on Monday, offering Tehran its first significant economic relief under a newly brokered peace agreement while President Don...

Unaids condemns US move to pull HIV funding from South Africa

The US drawdown stems directly from South Africa's refusal to bow to Washington's...

US deports Nigerian after domestic violence, other convictions

The US has deported Nigerian national Ayodeji Ajayi following multiple criminal convictions, including domestic violence. Learn more about this high-profil Read More: https://punchng.com/us-deports-nigerian-after-domestic-violence-other-convictions/

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US to deport Nigerian man accused of rape, kidnapping, domestic violence

The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced plans to deport a Nigerian national, Ayodeji Olamide Ajayi, over allegations of visa overstay and a series of criminal offences. The post US to deport Nigerian man accused of rape, kidnapping, domestic violence appeared first on Vanguard News.

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