US-Iran talks in Switzerland abruptly called off, as Israel and Hezbollah trade attacks in Lebanon
submitted by /u/mark000 [link] [comments]
Day: June 19, 2026
U.S.-Iran accord hits early snag after Swiss talks fail to proceed as planned
The White House said Vice President JD Vance was no longer traveling to Switzerland, citing unresolved logistical issues surrounding the negotiations.
Oil prices fall and Asian stocks rise as Strait of Hormuz reopens
Japanese and South Korean stock markets soar as fragile peace in Middle East reopens crucial waterway
Apple Patches Beats Studio Buds Flaw Letting Nearby Attackers Spy via Microphone
Apple has updated its Beats Studio Buds wireless earbuds to patch a high-severity vulnerability that could be exploited by nearby hackers to eavesdrop on users.
The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-20701 (CVSS score: 8.8), refers to a case of incorr…
UK borrows more than expected as impact of Iran war takes toll
May figure of £23.3bn underlines challenge facing Andy Burnham if he ends up as Labour leaderBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK borrowed a higher-than-expected £23.3bn in May amid the economic fallout of the Iran war, underlining the fiscal pressures…
US-Iran deal: technical work can begin, says atomic energy agency
By R Anil Kumar Bengaluru, June 18, 2026. The head of the UN-affiliated atomic energy agency, on Thursday, June 18, welcomed the signing of an initial Iran-US memorandum aimed at ending the war, before proposing “to sit down” with both parties to assis…
China wins the Iran war without firing a shot – Asia Times
China wins the Iran war without firing a shot Asia TimesAnalysis: China is counting its wins from the Iran war CNNWhat Will China Learn From the Iran War? Foreign PolicyHow Trump’s Iran war boosted Beijing Th…
Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup travel restrictions
The Iranian World Cup team will lodge a complaint with world football association FIFA over the unfair travel restrictions imposed on them during the North American tournament, Iran’s football federation said Thursday.
‘Haven’t learnt that lesson yet’: After Iran war, Donald Trump says there are no limits to his ability to exert power
President Trump declared no limits to U.S. power after a peace agreement with Iran, digitally signed to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Despite critics noting a retreat from initial demands, Trump insisted the deal represented a milita…
UK gilt yields jump as borrowing rises and PM Starmer faces leadership challenge
Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, defeating Reform UK by more than 9,000 votes with nearly 55% of the vote.