Planned talks between the United States and Iran, which were scheduled to take place today at the scenic Burgenstock mountaintop resort in Switzerland, have been officially called off. The Swiss Foreign Ministry confirmed that the meeting will no longer proceed, marking another unexpected turn in diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions between Washington and Tehran. […]
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Malaysia’s inflation rate edged up to 2.0 percent in May 2026, reflecting higher prices across several essential sectors, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM). The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased to 137.1 points in May 2026 compared with 134.4 points recorded during the same period last year. The latest figures indicate that while inflation […]
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Hong Kong has been placed under its highest-level black rainstorm warning as intense and persistent rainfall continues to lash the city, forcing schools to shut and disrupting daily life across the financial hub. The Hong Kong Observatory issued the alert at 12:55pm local time, warning residents to stay indoors and remain alert as rainfall exceeding […]
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Iran has firmly stated that its missile programme will remain outside the scope of any future negotiations with the United States, even after both countries reached a new framework agreement aimed at ending recent hostilities and reopening diplomatic talks. The announcement came shortly after a memorandum of understanding was reportedly signed between US President Donald […]
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have reported “significant progress” in ongoing trade negotiations between their two countries following a high-level meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Évian, France. The two leaders met face-to-face for the first time since early 2025, discussing a wide range of economic and […]
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