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Watch: Awkward moment in Switzerland as Qatar PM snubs JD Vance, greets Shehbaz Sharif instead

A recent video from the US-Iran discussions in Switzerland has sparked controversy regarding a perceived diplomatic slight to US Vice President JD Vance. The footage captures Qatar's Prime Minister greeting Pakistan's Prime Minister without acknowledging Vance, igniting conversations online. Despite the video's circulation, none of the governments involved have labeled…

The Times of India

Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, a key figure of the Cuban Revolution and ally of Fidel Castro, has died

Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, a key figure in the Cuban Revolution and former vice president, has died at 94

The Independent UK

Switzerland talks enter tough phase after Trump renews threats against Iran

US Vice President JD Vance said Sunday there was a chance to “turn over a new leaf” with Iran as negotiators met in Switzerland to build on last week’s interim agreement. But President Donald Trump’s renewed threats over Iran-backed Hezbollah and the Strait of Hormuz – and Israel's refusal to…

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Iran halts Switzerland talks after Trump threatens fresh strikes

Iran has halted nuclear discussions with the US following President Trump's threat of further strikes if Tehran doesn't curb Hezbollah's activities in Lebanon. These high-level talks, involving US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, were seen as a promising diplomatic step. Trump's public ultimatum, demanding Iran…

The Economic Times

Despite Trump Threats, US-Iran Talks Veer To A 'Constructive Atmosphere'

US Vice President J D Vance, who kickstarted direct talks with Iranian negotiators, had hinted at progress to end the Middle East conflict. President Donald Trump posted a threatening message aimed at Iran, sparking concerns that the talks could get derailed.

International Business Times

"An Indian and a Pakistani" are the most important people in my life: Vance's joke after Iran talks goes viral

US Vice President JD Vance humorously highlighted his connections to India and Pakistan, referring to his Indian wife, Usha Vance, and Pakistani Army chief Asim Munir as "very, very important" figures. Speaking at the Burgenstock summit, Vance praised Munir's "statesmanship and military leadership" in facilitating US-Iran diplomatic talks, noting their…

The Economic Times

Iran talks make 'encouraging progress' despite tensions

Tense high-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war have ended with lower-level talks planned for the rest of the week.

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'Have made great progress': US VP JD Vance holds talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland to get negotiations back on track

US Vice President JD Vance engaged in high-level meetings with Iranian officials in Switzerland, marking a crucial step towards solidifying a recent interim agreement. The key discussions revolved around encouraging Iran's adherence to nuclear talks and pursuing a comprehensive ceasefire in the region, notably addressing the escalating conflict in Lebanon.…

The Times of India

'An Indian and a Pakistani': JD Vance names two 'very important' people in his life as PM Sharif looks on

US vice president JD Vance has said the two most important people in his life are an Indian and a Pakistani, naming his wife and second lady Usha Vance and Pakistan’s field marshal Asim Munir during remarks linked to US-Iran diplomatic talks in Switzerland.

The Times of India

JD Vance calls ceasefire 'a little messy', says US has made 'great progress' in Iran nuclear talks

US Vice President JD Vance announced significant headway in diplomatic talks with Iran, aiming for a lasting shift in Middle Eastern relations. Speaking from Switzerland, Vance highlighted President Trump's directive to pursue a diplomatic route for resolving regional issues and fostering a new chapter with the Iranian people. The core…

The Economic Times

Former VP Kamala Harris says she went through a nine-hour interview to land the job—but she couldn’t escape ‘gold medal depression’ even when she won

Kamala Harris has made history as the first woman to take on the roles of San Francisco DA, California attorney general, and U.S. vice president—but no matter if she wins or loses, she’s always hit with emptiness.

Fortune

US-Iran peace deal talks underway in Switzerland

"We're going to hopefully make progress on the nuclear issue, make progress on the Lebanon ceasefire issue," US Vice President JD Vance told reporters.

Euronews

🔴 Live: US, Iran begin talks as Lebanon conflict threatens deal

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France 24

Vance arrives in Switzerland for Iran peace talks with Hormuz in spotlight

US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland to kickstart crucial nuclear talks with Iran, aiming to solidify a fragile interim deal. The negotiations, however, face immediate hurdles with escalating conflict in Lebanon and Iran's controversial closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Despite these challenges, US and Iranian negotiators are…

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Iran delegation, led by Speaker Ghalibaf, arrives in Switzerland for first round of technical talks with US

An Iranian delegation, led by Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf, has arrived in Zurich for crucial technical talks with the US. This follows a recent memorandum of understanding aimed at de-escalating tensions in West Asia and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. US Vice President JD Vance is also en route to Switzerland…

The Economic Times

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…

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JD Vance departs for Switzerland as White House looks to get talks with Iran back on track

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has left for Switzerland as the White House looks to get negotiations with Iran back on track

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Iran-US peace talks overshadowed by closure of strait

JD Vance has arrived in Switzerland for peace talks with Iran, days after the signing of a memorandum of understanding establishing a 60-day ceasefire.

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Iran closes Hormuz Strait again over Israel attacks on Lebanon that killed over 20

Before the closure, ships seeking passage through the strait while the interim agreement remained in force were required to submit transit requests at least 48 hours before arrival. Meanwhile, United States vice president JD Vance said he was confident the ceasefire could hold, adding that there was no evidence Iran…

The Economic Times

Intel hires former SK hynix chief Lee Seok-hee to lead advanced packaging

Intel has appointed former SK hynix and SK On CEO Lee Seok-hee as a senior vice president in its foundry business. Lee will lead advanced packaging and system integration efforts, a crucial area for Intel's push into next-generation AI systems. His extensive experience in high-scale technology and manufacturing is expected…

The Times of India

‘No press freedom there’: JD Vance takes swipe at Pakistan over US-Iran deal disclosure - watch

US Vice President JD Vance took a dig at Pakistan accusing it of lacking press freedom while defending the delayed public release of a draft US-Iran agreement. Vance said that Pakistan, which claims to be one of the key mediators of the US-Iran peace deal, that differences in political culture…

Fortune

Meet the SpaceX insiders Elon Musk trusts to run his $2.4 trillion dollar empire

SpaceX is bigger and more complex than ever. Here's the inner circle Elon Musk relies on to run it.

The Economic Times

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…

The Times of India

JD Vance says his mother asked 'which tribe?' after learning about Usha’s Indian heritage

US vice president JD Vance has shared a personal story about his family's first reaction to learning that his future wife, Usha Vance, was of Indian origin.

The Independent UK

Two websites restrict reviews of JD Vance’s book after savage critiques

JD Vance’s new book is a memoir about his conversion to Catholicism

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