Markets maintain optimistic outlook Published 22 Jun, 2026 06:04am On Friday, June 19, the Swiss Foreign Ministry announced that the planned technical and follow-up discussions had...
Most Gulf markets fall on report Strait of Hormuz to stay closed Published 22 Jun, 2026 05:36am DUBAI: Most Gulf bourses closed lower on Sunday after a report Iran was keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed left...
Iranians walk out of talks venue after Trump threat Updated 22 Jun, 2026 05:37am Ongoing disagreements and renewed fighting in Lebanon.
Vance hails 'historic' moment as US-Iran talks start in Switzerland Updated 21 Jun, 2026 08:13pm Araghchi, Ghalibaf are leading the talks for Tehran
Trump threatens to strike Iran over support for Hezbollah Updated 21 Jun, 2026 08:10pm Israeli airstrikes killed at least 30 people on Saturday in eastern and southern Lebanon
Mediator Qatar confirms launch of US-Iran talks in Switzerland Published 21 Jun, 2026 05:07pm Qatar announces the start of US-Iran talks in Switzerland, focused on achieving a permanent peace in the Middle East
US VP Vance arrives in Switzerland for peace talks with Iran Published 21 Jun, 2026 10:05am Vance and his wife arrived at Emmen Air Base in Switzerland at 5:59 a.m.
Pakistan, US, Qatar leaders expect talks to promote global peace Updated 21 Jun, 2026 08:52pm Vance says we would not be here without the field marshal
Iranian delegation arrives in Switzerland for US talks: Bern Published 21 Jun, 2026 03:55am We welcome the arrival of the Iranian delegation in Switzerland, the Swiss foreign ministry
US VP Vance departs Washington for Iran talks in Switzerland Published 21 Jun, 2026 03:49am I think we're going to hopefully make progress on the nuclear issue, make progress on the Lebanon ceasefire issue. Those are the two big things that I think we're to be focused on, Vance
Copper eases, heads for weekly dip as US-Iran peace talks postponed Published 21 Jun, 2026 02:30am LONDON: Copper prices fell for a second straight session on Friday, heading for a weekly loss after peace talks...
Iran negotiators leave for Switzerland to discuss US deal: state media Published 20 Jun, 2026 09:56pm Says they would follow up and demand implementation of the other party’s commitments under the deal
US military 'vigilant' after Iran announces Hormuz closure Published 20 Jun, 2026 09:05pm Iran announced it was closing the strait in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon
US VP Vance says expects Switzerland trip in coming days for Iran talks Published 20 Jun, 2026 07:50pm Says Kushner, Witkoff are already in Switzerland, handling some of the technical elements of the talks
Trump envoy, Iranian minister head to Switzerland for talks Updated 20 Jun, 2026 11:13pm Trump says he urged Israel to agree to ceasefire
Brent set for 8pc weekly fall Published 20 Jun, 2026 06:18am CALGARY, (Alberta): Brent crude ticked higher on Friday, but stayed set for a weekly fall of around 8 percent, after...
European stocks tick lower as mining losses weigh Published 20 Jun, 2026 04:57am FRANKFURT: European shares inched lower on Friday as mining stocks tracked a fall in metals prices and investors...
Yen teeters on cusp of 40-year low Published 20 Jun, 2026 04:57am LONDON/SINGAPORE: The dollar held firm against most peers on Friday, as a peace deal between the US and Iran hung in...
US-Iran breakthrough Updated 20 Jun, 2026 05:39am EDITORIAL: With President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian finally signing the Islamabad...
Japan-owned vessel passed through Strait of Hormuz on Friday, Japan says Published 19 Jun, 2026 02:09pm The vessel is a Liberian-flagged crude oil tanker owned by Japan's Kyoei Tanker, the company said
Swiss wonderkid Manzambi dazzles in World Cup win Published 19 Jun, 2026 12:00pm Manzambi said he had not had many options when the chance for his first goal arrived in a crowded penalty area
US vice president cancels trip for peace talks with Iran Published 19 Jun, 2026 11:08am US officials said this week they would hold a formal signing ceremony for the US-Iran agreement in Geneva
Switzerland says US-Iran talks planned for Friday are off Updated 19 Jun, 2026 06:33pm Talks canceled following Vice President JD Vance's decision to pull out of the crucial meeting
US lifts Iran ports blockade Published 19 Jun, 2026 05:50am WASHINGTON/GENEVA: The US on Thursday lifted a blockade of Iranian ports imposed during the Middle East war after...
PM signs Islamabad MoU Published 19 Jun, 2026 05:50am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday electronically signed the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding...
PM Shehbaz postpones Switzerland visit: state TV Published 18 Jun, 2026 07:54pm Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has postponed his planned visit to Switzerland as the Islamabad Memorandum of...
Switzerland says talks planned for Friday between Iran and U.S. Published 18 Jun, 2026 11:56am Plan is still for the US and Iran, along with mediators Pakistan and Qatar and other involved countries, to meet tomorrow
US-Iran deal to be signed in Switzerland on Friday: Bern Updated 16 Jun, 2026 10:37pm Signing scheduled for Friday, June 19
US-Iran deal promises end to war but how it will work remains unclear Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:56pm Trump says the deal to halt the conflict between the US and Iran is “done” and going to a second stage
Gold gains over 1pc after US, Iran reach peace deal Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am LONDON: Gold rose more than 1% on Monday, after U.S. and Iran officials said they had reached a deal to end their...