US-Iran talks open in Switzerland as Lebanon truce frays and Hormuz closes

US Vice President Vance arrives in Switzerland for high-stakes Iran nuclear talks JD Vance landed in Switzerland on Sunday to lead the US delegation in negotiations with Iran, aiming to build on the interim peace deal signed last week. The talks, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, face a 60-day deadline to resolve the nuclear issue and stabilize the Lebanon ceasefire. 12345

Iran re-closes Strait of Hormuz, accusing Israel of violating Lebanon ceasefire Iran's IRGC announced the closure of the strategic waterway on Saturday, citing continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon despite the US-brokered ceasefire. The move threatens global oil supplies and complicates the US-Iran talks in Switzerland. 125

Israel and Hezbollah trade fire despite US-announced ceasefire, dozens killed Israeli airstrikes killed at least 20 people in southern Lebanon on Saturday, hours after a new ceasefire was announced. Hezbollah fired over 50 projectiles at Israeli forces, and the US criticized Israel's operations for undermining the Iran peace deal. 467

Russia launches massive drone and missile barrage against Ukraine overnight Russia attacked Ukraine with two Iskander-M ballistic missiles, two Kinzhal missiles, and 105 drones on the night of June 21. Ukrainian air defenses shot down 96 drones, but ballistic missile impacts were recorded at six locations. 8

Zelensky warns Belarus to dismantle stations as Ukrainian drones hit Siberian refinery President Zelensky issued a stark warning to Belarus, saying 'if he doesn't do it, we'll do it,' while Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery in Siberia 2,000 km away. The attack marks a significant escalation in Ukraine's long-range strike capability. 9

Colombia heads to presidential runoff between leftist Cepeda and pro-Trump de la Espriella Colombians vote on Sunday in a tight runoff election between left-wing senator Iván Cepeda and far-right businessman Abelardo de la Espriella. The outcome will decide whether the country continues social reforms or shifts to a conservative, security-focused agenda. 1011

Hungarian president signs 'lex Orbán' amendment limiting prime ministers to eight years President Tamás Sulyok approved a constitutional amendment barring any prime minister from serving more than eight years, effectively blocking Viktor Orbán's return. The law, championed by incoming PM Péter Magyar, has sparked a constitutional crisis. 12

UN marks World Refugee Day with call for solidarity as global numbers decline 3% The UNHCR reported a 3% drop in global refugees by end of 2025 compared to 2024, but warned that new conflicts continue to drive displacement. UN Secretary-General Guterres called for renewed commitment to protect the nearly 42 million refugees worldwide. 131415