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Marco Rubio announces US-Iran technical talks will resume in Switzerland following Gulf tour

Marco Rubio announces US-Iran technical talks will resume in Switzerland following Gulf tour

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirms US-Iran technical talks will resume in late June while working to reassure vital Gulf allies in the region

Asia
India tightens FCRA rules for NGOs, bars foreign nationals as key functionaries

India tightens FCRA rules for NGOs, bars foreign nationals as key functionaries

India has amended FCRA rules, requiring NGOs to declare activities, disclose social media accounts, and bar foreign nationals as key functionaries from receiving overseas funds

Europe
France experiences hottest day since records began during severe heatwave

France experiences hottest day since records began during severe heatwave

France experiences its hottest day since records began as an intense heatwave drives national temperatures to historic levels and closes landmarks

Middle East
IAEA chief says Iran nuclear inspections 'going to happen'

IAEA chief says Iran nuclear inspections 'going to happen'

The IAEA chief confirmed Iran nuclear inspections will proceed after a US-Iran interim deal, but said the date and location are still being worked out

North America
Trump claims assured by Iran no tolls to be charged at Hormuz

Trump claims assured by Iran no tolls to be charged at Hormuz

Trump says Iran has assured Washington no tolls will be charged on ships in the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations continue over a lasting settlement