…held talks in Switzerland seeking a deal to permanently end the Middle East war. The negotiations are meant to trigger a 60-day period to settle broader issues that have dogged US-Iranian relations for decades. However, disagreement over key sticking points and the threat of renewed fighting in Lebanon weighed on the t…

…Trump threatened to strike the Islamic republic over its support for Hezbollah. The negotiations to end a war that sowed chaos across the region and rattled the global economy are meant to trigger a 60-day period to settle broader issues that have dogged US-Iranian relations for decades. But disagreement over key stick…

…senior US and Iranian officials began in Switzerland. DAILY POST reports that the negotiations opened against a backdrop of clashes in recent days between the Israeli army and Hezbollah, an Iranian ally in southern Lebanon. "Iran must immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon from causing trouble. “If they…

…and citizens is a top and absolute priority,” Katz said. The statement was made as negotiations between the US and Iran started in Switzerland on Sunday to reach a lasting peace agreement between the two sides. An interim agreement between Washington and Tehran called for halting all hostilities on all fronts, includin…

…initially demanded N300 million before reducing the amount to N150 million during negotiations. Public anger intensified following allegations that a pregnant woman and a ransom bearer were killed despite efforts to secure the release of the captives. While celebrations had broken out in parts of Igboho following repor…

…and instead opted for a full-fledged international airport. Keyamo also revealed that negotiations were ongoing for the first direct international cargo flight from Guangzhou, China, to the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. He said the federal government had initially proposed an airstrip for Abia State and cap…

…N100 million ransom before reducing it to N70 million and later N40 million following negotiations.She said the kidnappers repeatedly threatened to kill her if the ransom was not paid promptly.The victim expressed gratitude to the GSSL operatives who stormed the forest camp and rescued her without injury.While speaking…

…abductors demanded N300 million before later reducing the figure to N150 million during negotiations. Tension escalated further following allegations that a pregnant woman and a ransom courier were killed during the incident, claims that fueled anger in the community and prompted Igboho's intervention. In a series of v…

…initially demanded N300 million before reducing the amount to N150 million during negotiations. The incident further heightened tensions following allegations that a pregnant woman and a ransom bearer were killed despite efforts to secure the victims' freedom. The reported killings drew a strong reaction from Sunday Ig…

A new round of negotiations over the Middle East war was set to kick off Sunday as Iranian negotiators and US Vice President JD Vance arrived in the Swiss host city, even as Tehran said it was closing the Strait of Hormuz again over Israeli attacks in Lebanon. Before boarding his flight to Europe, Vance told reporters…

…that the state government has consistently maintained a hard-line stance against negotiations with armed groups terrorising communities across the state. His remark followed reports that some individuals recently entered into a truce arrangement with bandits operating in parts of the state, adding that those involved a…

…has outgrown conventional responses. While public attention often focuses on ransom negotiations, military operations and political reactions, security experts insist that the emotional scars suffered by victims and their families receive far less attention. Technical Partner at Davijey Integrated Services Limited, Mr…

…unwilling to yield. Security sources indicated that government officials have ruled out negotiations involving prisoner exchanges, maintaining a position that rewards for terrorism would create dangerous precedents and potentially encourage further kidnappings. That stance is consistent with Nigeria's broader counter-t…

…that the state government has consistently maintained a hard-line stance against negotiations with armed groups terrorising communities across the state. The governor's comments followed reports that some individuals recently entered into a truce arrangement with bandits operating in parts of the state. According to hi…

…pregnant woman allegedly abducted by suspected Fulani kidnappers, despite ongoing ransom negotiations. This development came amid growing concerns over insecurity in parts of the state, where residents have repeatedly raised the alarm over cases of abduction, killings and attacks on rural communities, prompting renewed…

…Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reaffirmed his administration's rejection of negotiations with bandits, insisting that peace deals with criminal groups are not an option in the state. The governor made the position known in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service monitored in Kaduna, where he stressed that hi…

…working on what Vice President JD Vance described as the technical aspects of the negotiations. Speaking before Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Vance said he expected to join the discussions within days. He added that recent conversations with Witkoff and Kushner suggested that "things are going wel…

"It depends on who you are negotiating with and how committed we are to making such negotiations work," Tsiga said. "From what I observed during my time in captivity, no matter the arrangement for negotiations, we are not going to have it easy with these bandits. We must pursue them aggressively." According to him, ban…

…headed to Switzerland for talks, American media outlets reported Friday, after scheduled negotiations due to take place there between the United States and Iran were postponed. Witkoff was on his way to the Alpine nation on Friday, Axios said, citing an unnamed US official. His trip comes as Washington and Iran work to…

…cities, including La Paz. The government reached an agreement with COB on Friday, after negotiations began last week. “From now on, pressure measures are lifted nationwide,” announced Mario Argollo, leader of COB. Paz defended the agreement, saying, “dialogue is stronger than force itself.” – ‘Betrayed’ – Labor groups…

…necessary to facilitate a transfer. The Serie A club is reportedly amenable to negotiations but has set a valuation of around €10 million for the midfielder. While no formal proposal has been made at this point, discussions between the two clubs are anticipated to escalate in the upcoming days. Transfer: Besiktas pick…

…deals with bandits while the federal government looks away, show leadership . Lead the negotiations yourself where necessary. At the same time, empower citizens by changing the law to allow vetted, law-abiding individuals and communities to own rifles for self-defence. A people who believe the state is both weak and in…

BreakingBusinessTrump Says Iran Is 'FINISHED' After Cancelled Negotiations - As Israeli Attacks Threaten DealBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Jun 19, 2026, 10:01am EDTJun 19, 2026, 10:59am EDTToplinePresident Donald Trump warned Iran is "FINISHED" and would "get no money…

…although geopolitical risks remain." "While factors such as a breakdown in peace negotiations, fresh supply disruptions, or unexpected production cuts by OPEC and its allies could trigger upward price movements, the prevailing market outlook remains relatively stable to bearish." The association identified continued im…

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