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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1067, John Komnenos, Byzantine general passed away. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1909, Fritz Leonhardt, German engineer, designed Fernsehturm Stuttgart (died 1999) was born. In 1914, Mohammad Moin, Iranian linguist and lexicographer (died 1971) was born. In 1928, Elias James Corey, American chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1948, Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion orders the expulsion of Palestinians from the towns of Lod and Ramla. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2007, Stan Zemanek, Australian radio and television host (born 1947) passed away. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Vance arrives in Switzerland as US-Iran nuclear talks get underway
Vice President Vance is now in Switzerland for talks over Iran’s nuclear program following an escalation in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Vance, alongside special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir at a resort outside of the...
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China Global Television Network
· Jun 20, 2026
Vance says US-Iran talks could begin as early as Sunday
US Vice President JD Vance said US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff and US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner have already arrived in Switzerland for talks with Iran.
Middle East Eye
· Jun 21, 2026
JD Vance in Switzerland for Iran talks
JD Vance in Switzerland for Iran talks US Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Switzerland for talks with Iran. Vance said he expected to conduct a couple of days of peace talks with Iranian officials. Video footage showed him and his wife arriving in a convoy at Burgenstock in Switzerland early on Sunday morning. Vance joins US President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and son-in-law Jared Kushner.
Sputnik
· Jun 21, 2026
US to Discuss Iran's Nuclear Program, Lebanon Ceasefire at Talks in Switzerland – Vance
US Vice President JD Vance said the United States would discuss Tehran's nuclear program and the Lebanon ceasefire during talks with Iran in Switzerland.
Hindustan Times
· Jun 21, 2026
US-Iran war news LIVE: Day 1 of peace talks to begin today; Vance, Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir reach Switzerland
US-Iran war news LIVE: US vice president JD Vance and Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, have arrived in Switzerland for talks with Iranian leaders aimed at strengthening the deal intended to bring a permanent end to the war in Iran. Tehran’s negotiators reached Switzerland earlier.
TRT World
· Jun 21, 2026
Switzerland hosts high-stakes US-Iran talks
US and Iranian officials are meeting in Switzerland amid renewed tensions over Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides say they hope the talks will help ease regional tensions and advance nuclear negotiations. Kyle Haffajee has the story.
The Tribune
· Jun 21, 2026
Switzerland: US-Iran truce talks to begin today as both parties arrive in Burgenstock
Swiss Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a post on X, The US delegation, led by US Vice-President JD Vance, the Iranian delegation, led by the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and the mediators, Pakistan and Qatar, have arrived at the Burgenstock. Talks between the parties are set to begin today.
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Related coverage for "Vance arrives in Switzerland as US-Iran nuclear talks get underway": China Global Television Network — Vance says US-Iran talks could begin as early as Sunday. Middle East Eye — JD Vance in Switzerland for Iran talks. Sputnik — US to Discuss Iran's Nuclear Program, Lebanon Ceasefire at Talks in Switzerland – Vance. Hindustan Times — US-Iran war news LIVE: Day 1 of peace talks to begin today; Vance, Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir reach Switzerland. TRT World — Switzerland hosts high-stakes US-Iran talks. The Tribune — Switzerland: US-Iran truce talks to begin today as both parties arrive in Burgenstock