live Swiss authorities call off U.S.-Iran talks after Vance pulls out
Planned U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland on Friday will no longer take place after Vice President JD Vance withdrew from a scheduled trip to meet Irania...
Germany has urged Iran to resume cooperation with the United Nations nuclear watchdog amid concerns over rising tensions with Israel, warning that Tehran’s recent moves send the “wrong signal” and risk derailing a fragile ceasefire.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called on Iran to restore its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) following the Iranian parliament’s recent move to suspend it. Speaking at a press conference with Canadian counterpart Anita Anand, Wadephul said Iran must clearly show it is not seeking nuclear weapons.
He welcomed the current ceasefire between Iran and Israel and said it creates a rare opportunity to pursue diplomacy. Wadephul urged Tehran to use this moment to commit transparently to non-proliferation and reverse the legislative path that limits IAEA access.
The bill passed by Iran’s parliament would make future nuclear inspections subject to national approval, but still requires clearance from the Guardian Council.
Tensions flared after Israel’s airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, followed by retaliatory missile attacks and U.S. strikes on Iranian facilities.
After nearly two weeks of conflict, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire on Monday, which remains in effect.
Donald Trump has said the U.S. will resume bombing Iran if Tehran doesn't "behave," at the sidelines of the G7 summit in France. Earlier, the U.S. President criticised Israel for its tactics against Hezbollah, saying it was unnecessary to bomb entire apartment buildings to tackle militants.
U.S. President Donald Trump sought a deal with Iran "out of deperation," Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has said, in a statement on social media. Khamenei added that he himself "held a different view," to Trump, but allowed the agreement after receiving assurances from Iran's President.
Britain has announced an additional £8 million ($11 million) to help Pakistan combat illegal migration, human trafficking and organised crime, while praising Islamabad's role in diplomacy that helped secure the recent U.S.-Iran agreement.
Caleb Yirenkyi’s stoppage-time goal secured a 1-0 win for Ghana over Panama as World Cup action delivered a mix of late drama and key results. Colombia and England also began their campaigns with victories, while DR Congo held Portugal in a historic 1-1 draw and Austria beat Jordan 3-1.
The European Commission has announced €493 million in emergency support for the Ebola response, including funding for vaccines, treatment and health security measures.
The United Arab Emirates has set a minimum age of 15 for social media use, becoming the first Arab country to introduce such a restriction as governments worldwide seek to address growing concerns over the impact of online platforms on children.
Nearly 300 students and staff were evacuated after a fire broke out at an elementary school in northern Tokyo on Friday morning, leaving 10 people with minor injuries, according to Japanese media.
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Labour mayor Andy Burnham cleared a path to ousting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after winning a parliamentary seat in northern England on Friday in what could be most consequential local election in more than six decades.
European Union leaders agreed on Thursday to extend sanctions against Russia over its ongoing war in Ukraine for a further 12 months, marking the first time the restrictive measures have been renewed on an annual basis rather than the previous six-month cycle.
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