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Trump envoy, Iranian minister head to Switzerland for talks

US special envoy Steve Witkoff will join Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, who is already in Switzerland.
US special envoy Steve Witkoff will join Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, who is already in Switzerland.

In ‘Trump Heights’, Israelis have not abandoned US President despite Iran deal

The sign reading "Ramat Trump / Trump Heights" is displayed at the entrance of Ramat Trump Moshav in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights, on June 19.
The sign reading "Ramat Trump / Trump Heights" is displayed at the entrance of Ramat Trump Moshav in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights, on June 19.

Israel likely to continue attacks in Lebanon, US intelligence concludes

Earlier on June 19, Israel had conducted airstrikes in Lebanon after a Hezbollah drone strike killed four Israeli soldiers in an ambush in Israeli-controlled southern Lebanon.
Earlier on June 19, Israel had conducted airstrikes in Lebanon after a Hezbollah drone strike killed four Israeli soldiers in an ambush in Israeli-controlled southern Lebanon.

Trump heads to Camp David as US-Iran talks falter

US President Donald Trump's trip to Camp David this week will make it his second visit since retaking office in 2025.
US President Donald Trump's trip to Camp David this week will make it his second visit since retaking office in 2025.

Israel, Hezbollah agree ceasefire as US-Iran deal under strain

Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon, as seen from the Israeli side of the border in the Upper Galilee, northern Israel on June 19, 2026.
Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon, as seen from the Israeli side of the border in the Upper Galilee, northern Israel on June 19, 2026.

Israeli minister says ‘all of Lebanon must burn’ after four soldiers killed

Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said on June 19 that “all of Lebanon must burn”.
Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said on June 19 that “all of Lebanon must burn”.

4 Israeli soldiers killed as Lebanon hostilities escalate, weighing on US-Iran deal

Smoke rising from the site of Israeli artillery shelling southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on June 18, 2026.
Smoke rising from the site of Israeli artillery shelling southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on June 18, 2026.

Hezbollah says it destroyed Israeli tanks as Lebanon reports 3 killed

This picture taken from a position in the Upper Galilee in northern Israel, near the Israel-Lebanon border shows Israeli Merkava tanks driving along a road past destroyed buildings in southern Lebanon on June 17.
This picture taken from a position in the Upper Galilee in northern Israel, near the Israel-Lebanon border shows Israeli Merkava tanks driving along a road past destroyed buildings in southern Lebanon on June 17.

US Treasury imposes sanctions on Lebanese officials, others for aiding Hezbollah

A banner with an image of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah hangs from a destroyed building in Jibchit, Nabatieh district, Lebanon, June 16, 2026, following a deal between the United States and Iran. REUTERS/Stringer
A banner with an image of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah hangs from a destroyed building in Jibchit, Nabatieh district, Lebanon, June 16, 2026, following a deal between the United States and Iran. REUTERS/Stringer

US-Iran deal redraws the Middle East: Iran gains, rivals alarmed

People drive on a street in Tehran, Iran, June 18, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
People drive on a street in Tehran, Iran, June 18, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.