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US VP JD Vance departs Washington for Iran deal talks in Switzerland

US Vice President JD Vance is en route to Switzerland for crucial talks with Iran aimed at solidifying a deal to end the Middle East war. Discussions will center on Iran's nuclear program and the fragile Lebanon ceasefire, which has seen recent violations. Vance expressed optimism for progress, acknowledging the…

The Economic Times

Petrol prices in Australia are now lower than before the Iran war began. Is the oil crisis over and what happens next?

Fuel suppliers outside the Middle East have proved to be much more flexible than analysts expected – and China surprised everyone

The Guardian - AU

Hormuz Shut, Lebanon In Dire Straits, Peace Talks Steer To Swiss Setting

Iran said on Saturday it has shut the Strait of Hormuz just days after a peace deal to end hostilities in the Middle East was signed with the US, in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon that killed dozens.

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Diplomats at Swiss retreat lay groundwork for US-Iran talks

GENEVA - Diplomats from several countries were meeting Saturday at a Swiss retreat in a bid to maintain dialogue on the preliminary US-Iran deal to halt the Middle East war, said Bern.

Bangkok Post

Iran shuts the doors to Strait of Hormuz; alleges US, Israeli violations of ceasefire MOU

Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, citing alleged violations of a recent Middle East war ceasefire by the US and Israel. This move, described as a "first step" by Iran's military, signals potential further action if perceived aggression persists. The announcement precedes crucial talks between Iranian and US…

The Economic Times

Watch: Spanish MEP mimics Marilyn Monroe to sing 'Happy Birthday, Mr Genocide' to Trump in Parliament

Spanish Member of the European Parliament Irene Montero went viral after singing her own sarcastic rendition of "Happy Birthday" to US President Donald Trump, ending with the line "Happy Birthday, Mr Genocide," during a Middle East policy debate.

The Times of India

With Lebanon ceasefire set, Trump envoy heads to Switzerland for US-Iran talks

US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi are in Switzerland for crucial talks aimed at solidifying a regional peace deal. This follows a fragile ceasefire in Lebanon, which was immediately tested by Israeli strikes. The negotiations, brokered after a preliminary pact, seek to end the ongoing Iran…

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Kim Gamel, a former veteran AP correspondent in Europe and the Middle East, dies

Kim Gamel, a former veteran Associated Press correspondent who covered conflicts and uprisings around the Middle East, including the height of the Iraq war and the Arab Spring, has died

The Independent UK

Is it now safe to travel to the Middle East? What to know as UK downgrades advisories

The new advice makes it easier for British holidaymakers to travel to destinations like Dubai and Doha.

Euronews

US-Iran deal comes under immediate strain

GENEVA - Deadly exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon put a newly signed deal to end the Middle East war under further strain on Friday, after the postponement of planned US-Iran talks in Switzerland.

Bangkok Post

US-Iran deal under immediate strain as fighting flares in Lebanon

Escalating Israel-Hezbollah clashes in Lebanon are jeopardizing a recently signed Middle East peace deal. Planned US-Iran talks in Switzerland have been postponed amid warnings from Tehran of continued defiance. The accord, aimed at ending the war initiated by US-Israeli strikes, faces challenges from Israeli actions and internal Iranian hardliners, despite…

The Economic Times

Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire in Lebanon as attacks strain US-Iran interim deal

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire on Friday, a US official said, following the resurgence of strikes in Lebanon that are already testing Wednesday's interim deal between Tehran and Washington to end the war in the Middle East. Israeli strikes have killed 47 people since Thursday night, Lebanese authorities…

France 24

US-Iran peace talks in Geneva called off, clouding prospects for lasting truce

Talks between the US and Iran to end the Middle East conflict have been postponed. Vice President JD Vance has cancelled his trip to Geneva. This delay adds to the uncertainty surrounding a lasting truce. The war, which began in February, has caused significant casualties and economic disruption.

The Economic Times

‘You just gotta calm down’: Trump says he told Israel to agree ceasefire with Hezbollah – as it happened

Trump declined to specify whether he spoke with ‌Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu directly

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Radio France Internationale

'Trump is an aberration in US politics', former security adviser tells RFI

Former United States national security adviser John Bolton worked closely with President Donald Trump during his first term in the White House, but is highly critical of the president's current policies regarding Iran. Bolton tells RFI why negotiations to end the Middle East war are likely to fail, and in…

The Economic Times

Accenture logs $18 billion Q3 revenue, revenue misses estimates

Accenture's Q3 FY26 results revealed a slowdown in IT demand, with the company missing revenue estimates and lowering its full-year guidance. While Middle East conflicts and longer decision cycles impacted revenue, the results serve as a cautionary signal for Indian IT firms, particularly concerning slower growth in the Americas market.

France 24

Iran deal is 'a major setback for the United States', ex-adviser to State Department says

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Vali Nasr, professor of Middle East studies at Johns Hopkins University and former adviser to the US State Department, explained that "the war is ending in Iran's favour" and that "the outcome is definitely not favourable to Israel". "It's very difficult not to see…

The Independent UK

UK removes ‘do not travel’ warnings for Dubai and several Middle Eastern countries

Holidays to Dubai and Abu Dhabi could be back on for British travellers this year

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Euronews

Middle East flights update: Which airlines are returning to the region and when?

While the US and Iran have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, European airlines are unlikely to restart flights until after the summer.

The Economic Times

US stocks: US market advances as Iran deal optimism offsets hawkish Fed; Intel soars

Wall Street's major indexes saw gains on Thursday, with technology shares spearheading the advance. Optimism surrounding a potential Middle East peace deal helped to overshadow concerns about a hawkish Federal Reserve under new Chair Kevin Warsh. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all opened higher.

The Guardian - AU

Middle East crisis: Trump says US expects ‘complete ceasefire on all fronts, including Lebanon, Hezbollah and Israel’ – as it happened

US president says he encourages Middle East countries to ‘maintain commitment to allowing our negotiations to beautifully unfold’

France 24

G7 hails unity on Russia as Trump signals tougher line on Moscow

G7 leaders on Wednesday welcomed growing unity in efforts to increase pressure on Russia to end the war in Ukraine, amid signs of President Donald Trump's willingness to take a tougher line on Moscow. Later, at the candlelit dinner in Versailles, Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran aimed…

Bangkok Post

TAT slashes long-haul arrival forecast to 10 million

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has slashed its long-haul arrival forecast to 10 million arrivals this year, on par with last year, mainly due to the Middle East conflict.

France 24

Middle East live: 12.5 million oil barrels transited the Strait of Hormuz overnight, Vance says

Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that more than 12.5 million barrels of oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz overnight as the US lifted its blockade of Iran, the highest level since the war began in late February. The rise in traffic comes after the signing of a memorandum…

Bangkok Post

Peace deal unlikely to revive tourism

Hotels and airlines remain cautious about the potential end of the Middle East conflict as the positive impact could be delayed due to a steep slowdown in purchasing power, particularly among domestic tourists, during this low season.

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