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US-Iran deal could be sealed within 24 hours, mediator Pakistan says

"We are closer to a peace deal than ever before," Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose country has played a crucial role in peace talks, wrote on X on Saturday.
By AFP 2026-06-13 15:29:29
The Israeli army last month declared all areas south of the river "combat zones", and has since been striking the area.
By AFP 2026-06-13 14:10:39
Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei, killed by Israeli and US airstrikes on February 28, to be buried on July 9 state TV reports; he ruled the nation for 37 years.
By AFP 2026-06-13 14:06:48
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and other bodies have recently lowered their forecasts for global growth, citing the conflict as a major source of uncertainty.
By Xinhua 2026-06-12 15:30:00
"Lopez Valdez was killed early Thursday morning in (the city of) Poza Rica, after being intercepted by armed men while driving," an article published on its website stated.
By AFP 2026-06-12 13:59:05
US President Donald Trump vowed fresh attacks against Iran, saying American forces would also soon seize the country's key oil infrastructure after the two sides exchanged strikes overnight.
By AFP 2026-06-11 16:20:41
It is high time a woman took charge of the United Nations, argued three of the candidates in the running to take over as secretary-general, at a debate on Tuesday.
By AFP 2026-06-11 15:04:05
ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan has been suspended pending a sexual misconduct probe and final decision by the Assembly of State Parties.
By Kamau Muthoni 2026-06-10 06:20:00
Residents of Tehran are anxious about the prospect of full-scale war resuming, following tit-for-tat strikes between arch-foes Iran and Israel that marked a threat to the fragile ceasefire thus far.
By AFP 2026-06-09 12:30:00
Chinese President, Xi Jinping said on Monday that China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea should consolidate the foundation of political mutual trust and enhance cooperation.
By Xinhua 2026-06-09 11:19:38
Swiss business leaders and unions are mobilising ahead of a vote Sunday on capping immigration, which has triggered fears of dire impacts on employment and trade relations with the EU.
By AFP 2026-06-09 09:46:55
The US issued an updated list of Chinese companies that it believes are aiding the country's military -- including e-commerce giant Alibaba, Baidu and electric vehicle maker BYD.
By AFP 2026-06-09 09:39:06