Trump’s warning underscores the continuing tensions surrounding Lebanon, which has emerged as one of the principal sticking points in the negotiations. (AP Photo)The first round of US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland concluded on Monday with both sides offering starkly different accounts of what was agreed particularly on whether Tehran had committed to admitting UN nuclear inspectors. Despite the contradictions, mediators Qatar and Pakistan called the session a positive start, and the US followed through on a key economic commitment by temporarily lifting oil sanctions on Iran. 5 things from the Switzerland talks Conflicting claims on nuclear inspectors: Vance said Iran agreed to admit UN nuclear inspectors “this week.” Iran’s foreign ministry said it had made “no new commitments” on the issue. US lifts oil sanctions for 60 days: Washington temporarily suspended oil sanctions on Iran, allowing Tehran to sell at market prices and transact in US dollars a major policy reversal. Frozen assets: signed but not settled: Iran’s central bank said memoranda were signed to begin releasing frozen assets. Vance said no final agreement had been reached on the complex issue. Hotline on Hormuz, de-confliction cell for Lebanon: Both sides agreed to a communication line to reduce Hormuz misunderstandings. A separate Lebanon cell, facilitated by Qatar and Pakistan, was set up to enforce the ceasefire. Iran’s nuclear programme left for later: The hardest question what to do about Iran’s uranium stockpile and enrichment rights was not resolved. Iran’s president said Tehran would “never back down” from its right to enrich uranium. Follow The Indian Express Global Desk’s live coverage for the latest updates from West Asia, the diplomatic corridors of Europe, and the evolving legal battles in Washington.Live UpdatesStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd Tags: donald trump Iran US nuclear talks
NEET UG 2026 aspirants arrive at an examination centre for the retest amid heightened security, June 21, 2026. Follow The Indian Express for breaking news and live news updates from India and around the world. India news LIVE: The NEET UG 2026 retest is being held today, with the National Testing Agency stepping up security and coordination after the original exam was cancelled over a multi-state paper leak. While leaks have stained the NTA’s scorecard while other examination agencies have fared well by comparison, in Latur the leak’s long shadow continues to hang over aspirants, though students there say they are keeping faith in their dreams. If you are just joining us, this is The Indian Express Realtime breaking news blog – where we bring you the latest news updates of the day in real time. Scan the top headlines of the day here, or keep scrolling to see the latest updates stream in. From No. 2 To ‘Fall Guy’: Abhishek Banerjee Faces TMC’s Meltdown As splits in its legislature and parliamentary units create an existential crisis for Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress, it is her nephew Abhishek Banerjee who faces the brunt of the unravelling, putting his political future squarely at stake. Separately, in Maharashtra, rebel Sena (UBT) MPs face significant hurdles in their bid to replicate Eknath Shinde’s 2022 revolt against Uddhav Thackeray.Story continues below this ad On Yoga Day, PM Modi Leads Thousands At Kolkata’s Red Road Thousands joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a mass yoga session at Kolkata’s Red Road to mark International Yoga Day, even as the political temperature in Bengal remains high amid the TMC’s internal crisis. Iran-US Delegations Arrive In Switzerland Amid Hormuz Dispute Iranian and American delegations have arrived in Switzerland for fresh talks, even as disputes continue over passage through the Strait of Hormuz — with vessels now required to fill out a formal permit form before crossing the strait. World Cup: Curacao’s Goalkeeper Breaks Record Curacao’s Eloy Room, a goalkeeper currently without a club, has broken a World Cup record, adding an unlikely feather to the tournament’s growing list of underdog stories. Live Updates© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd Tags: Abhishek Banerjee NEET Yoga Day
Cocktail 2 Box Office Collection Day 2 Live Updates: Shahid, Kriti, Rashmika's film sees 20.4% growth.Cocktail 2 Box Office Collection Day 2 Live Updates: Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna’s romantic drama Cocktail 2 hit theatres on June 19. While the film received a lukewarm response from viewers and critics, it got off to a strong start at the box office. After collecting Rs 13.5 crore on its opening day, the film earned Rs 16.25 crore on Day 2, taking its domestic net collection to Rs 29.75 crore. In just two days, Cocktail 2 has grossed Rs 50.95 crore worldwide. Running across 10,245 shows, the film recorded an overall occupancy of 26% on Saturday. The occupancy stood at 13.23% during the morning shows, 31.38% in the afternoon, 34.77% in the evening, and 42.46% during the night shows.Story continues below this ad Also Read – Cocktail 2 movie review: Shahid Kapoor shines as film trades its gloss for melodrama Cocktail 2 has outperformed its predecessor Cocktail at the Indian box office. The 2012 film, written and directed by Imtiaz Ali, had collected Rs 23.18 crore in its first two days in India. This comes despite Cocktail 2 facing competition from the Bobby Deol-starrer Bandar, the Hollywood horror film Obsession, Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga, and Vikram Bhatt’s Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past.Story continues below this ad Recently, Kriti Sanon took to Instagram to pen a note on Cocktail 2. It read, “Need all the love and hugs because Fin-Ally its Cocktail2 Day!! Ally, Kunal and Diya are yours.. I hope you love them, feel their hearts and cherish them as much as we have!! @homster i have loved being your Ally.. thank you for trusting me and giving me wings to fly beyond what I thought i could with this one! She’s always gonna be close to my heart.. love you always! #dinoo I cannot thank you enough for always pushing me and challenging me & giving me some of my most special characters.. Mimi, Anika, Sifra, and now Ally! Ally is probably the most colourful radiant one & I’ve absolutely loved being her.. thank you for believing in me even more than I do! @shahidkapoor @rashmika_mandanna I’m already missing you guys..thank you for making this journey so beautiful & giving me the best memories for life!! Love you guys!!” She continued, “Luv Ranjan – i fell in love with the film instantly when you narrated! The characters, the humour, the graph, the story and what it says at the end.. you’ve made the perfect cocktail of all emotions and made it so today yet so rooted! @santha_dop you are so damn talented my friend! The way you have captured every frame is absolutely magical! My incredible team @anaitashroffadajania @sukritigrover @aasifahmedofficial @adrianjacobsofficial There is no way I could have been Ally without you guys! Best team ever! @abhishekkapur20 , @pvijan , @sharadakarki , Vineeta, the direction team, production team & the whole crew !! Thank you for going against all odds and giving this film everything!!! Ciao my Bellas! Love,Ally!” Live UpdatesClick here to follow Screen Digital on YouTube and stay updated with the latest from the world of cinema.© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd Tags: box office collection Kriti Sanon Rashmika Mandanna Shahid Kapoor
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