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Unchecked AI progress may pose ‘catastrophic risks’

GENEVA - ‌Developments in artificial intelligence are outpacing scientific understanding and government policy, meaning there are no guarantees the technology will not cause catastrophic harm, an independent panel advising the United Nations warned on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Canada to join Eurovision Song Contest

GENEVA - Canada will take part in next year’s edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, organisers announced on Wednesday, spreading the world’s biggest live televised music event to the Americas.

Bangkok Post

Dozens of international teams rushing to Venezuela

GENEVA - International search and rescue teams from at least 17 countries are being scrambled to Venezuela to help look for survivors of the devastating twin earthquakes, the United Nations said on Friday.

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Canada backs gig worker rights globally while restricting the right to strike at home

Delegates at the 114th annual International Labour Conference in Geneva have adopted Convention No. 193, the first international treaty to establish binding labour standards for workers in the platform economy. The delegate vote was 406 to eight, with 36 abstentions.

The Conversation

Middle East crisis: Rubio and Vance hold call with Lebanon’s president; Trump claims Iran has agreed to nuclear inspections ‘long into future’ – as it happened

US secretary of state and vice-president said to have discussed ceasefire monitoring body; Trump says Tehran has committed to ‘nuclear honesty’

The Guardian - UK

Diplomats at Swiss retreat lay groundwork for US-Iran talks

GENEVA - Diplomats from several countries were meeting Saturday at a Swiss retreat in a bid to maintain dialogue on the preliminary US-Iran deal to halt the Middle East war, said Bern.

Bangkok Post

US-Iran deal comes under immediate strain

GENEVA - Deadly exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon put a newly signed deal to end the Middle East war under further strain on Friday, after the postponement of planned US-Iran talks in Switzerland.

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Gaza ceasefire a ‘deadly illusion’, says Unicef

GENEVA - The ceasefire declared in Gaza more than eight months ago is a “deadly illusion”, the UN children’s agency charged on Friday, with 265 children killed there since the fighting was supposed to have stopped.

Bangkok Post

US-Iran peace talks in Geneva called off, clouding prospects for lasting truce

Talks between the US and Iran to end the Middle East conflict have been postponed. Vice President JD Vance has cancelled his trip to Geneva. This delay adds to the uncertainty surrounding a lasting truce. The war, which began in February, has caused significant casualties and economic disruption.

The Economic Times

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have different war aims – can the Iran peace deal survive?

The clock is ticking on the Iran peace deal. A memorandum of understanding between Iran and the US is due to be signed in Geneva on June 19, allowing for a 60-day ceasefire extension and the opening of the strategically vital waterway, the Strait of Hormuz. But key questions remain…

The Conversation

Iran and US Chose to Sign Landmark Peace Deal in Geneva: What Other Treaties Have Been Inked There as Well?

Geneva is set to host a US-Iran memorandum of understanding, continuing its legacy as a neutral ground for significant global agreements, including the Geneva Conventions and Middle East peace pacts.

International Business Times UK

Swiss US-Iran deal venue a playground of world leaders, movie stars

GENEVA - The uber-plush Burgenstock resort perched high above Switzerland's Lake Lucerne provides the dramatic setting for Friday's planned signing of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding to end nearly four months of war.

Bangkok Post

Switzerland confirms Friday signing for US-Iran deal

GENEVA - A US-Iran deal aimed at ending the Middle East war will be signed at the Swiss mountainside resort of Burgenstock on Friday, the country’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Doha’s quiet coup: How Qatar, not Pakistan, became the real power broker in US-Iran deal

While Pakistan sought the spotlight in its diplomatic endeavours, it was Qatar’s subtle, low-key mediation that ultimately held the key to the US-Iran ceasefire. Leveraging its unique relationship with Tehran and access to the American administration, Qatar's patient and discreet shuttle diplomacy triumphed over more boisterous efforts that were ridiculed…

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The Guardian - US

So is the US war with Iran over? In a word: no

The much-hyped deal, which is set to be formally signed on Friday in Geneva, doesn’t end the war. It’s essentially a 60-day extension of a ceasefire

The Economic Times

Iran's Pezeshkian calls US-Iran MoU 'a document of national pride' as Geneva signing nears

Iran and Washington have agreed to a memorandum of understanding. This document outlines future engagement between the two nations. Sanctions relief is linked to Iran's nuclear compliance and regional security. The Strait of Hormuz will open immediately. The US naval blockade on Iranian ports will be lifted. Formal signing is…

The Guardian - UK

Trump hails Iran deal that fixes nothing except a problem his war caused

Deal will leave things almost exactly as they were before feckless war of choice started

The Times of India

From Trump and Vance to Sharif and Munir: The key players behind the US-Iran peace deal

On June 19, Geneva will host a historic peace treaty between the US and Iran, skillfully facilitated by Pakistan. President Trump expressed enthusiasm for the agreement, which paves the way for the reopening of the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

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Switzerland: Clashes in Geneva as 20,000 protest G7 summit and global policies

Clashes broke out in Geneva on 14 June after a large demonstration held ahead of the G7 summit in nearby Évian-les-Bains, France, turned violent near the United Nations district.

The Times of India

Tear gas, burning Tesla and smashed windows: 20,000 protest G7 summit in Geneva ahead of Trump's arrival

Geneva witnessed clashes as thousands protested the G7 summit, with police using tear gas against stone-throwing demonstrators. While most of the 20,000 marchers remained peaceful, a "Black Bloc" of militants caused damage, including setting a car ablaze and smashing bank windows. Organizers had prepared extensively, but violence erupted, leading to…

The Guardian - AU

Iran ‘agreed to never have a nuclear weapon’, says Trump – as it happened

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EUR:Police surround violent rioters amid anti-G7 protest

An anti- G7 protest in Geneva has turned ugly, with police using tear gas and water cannons in violent clashes with stone-throwing youths.

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