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Trump asked us to turn over 'a new leaf' in ties with Iranian people: Vance

Trump wants to 'turn over a new leaf' with Iran as US and Iranian officials begin technical talks in Switzerland, says Vice President JD Vance

UK's Starmer considers political future, could decide as soon as Monday

Keir Starmer weighed his future as PM amid growing Labour calls to quit after Andy Burnham's election win intensified leadership pressure

10 years after Brexit vote: How Britain's financial industry recovered

A decade after Brexit, London's finance sector remains resilient but has lost market share as the UK grapples with weaker investment appeal

Trump says US will resume attacks if Iran fails to rein in Hezbollah allies

Trump warned Iran of tougher US strikes if it fails to rein in Hezbollah, even as Washington pursues diplomatic talks with Tehran

Donald Trump says Keir Starmer will step down as UK prime minister

Trump claimed Keir Starmer will resign as UK prime minister, blaming him for failures on immigration and energy policy

V-P JD Vance arrives in Switzerland for first peace talks with Iran

A high-level Iranian team arrived in Switzerland for peace talks with the US, as US Vice President JD Vance departed Washington for meetings that Pakistan said will begin

Iran negotiators, Vance head for Switzerland as Lebanon fighting continues

The IRGC warned ships would be at risk ​if they approached the waterway, a vital conduit for global oil and gas supplies

Sun Pharma to acquire 100% stake in Innovcare Lifesciences for $28.7 mn

Sun ​Pharmaceutical Industries said ‌it will acquire 100% of ​Innovcare Lifesciences

Bolivia president declares emergency as protests, blockades deepen crisis

The move came in a live message to the nation just hours after Paz unveiled a deal struck on Friday with the main union, the Bolivian Workers' Confederation (COB), that aimed to ease tension

At least five killed in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon despite ceasefire

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to the ceasefire on Friday following an escalation in hostilities in Lebanon

With Lebanon ceasefire set, Trump envoy heads to Switzerland for Iran talks

The development comes a day after Vice President JD Vance canceled plans to attend the talks, which were called off amid the renewed fighting in Lebanon

China tightens indium metal's export scrutiny as AI demand increases

China has tightened scrutiny of indium exports, fuelling fears that the critical metal for AI-era optical chips could face formal curbs

Oil shipments rise in Hormuz while questions grow over Iran's terms

Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is rebounding after the US-Iran ceasefire, though Tehran's transit conditions continue to unsettle shippers

Tata iPhone plant faces health probe after alleged groundwater pollution

State health authorities are investigating complaints from farmers who reported skin ailments and alleged contamination of agricultural land near the facility in Hosur

Oil prices fall as tankers resume transit through Strait of Hormuz

By 0645 GMT, Brent crude futures gained 51 cents, or 0.64 per cent, to $80.36 a barrel, and ‌US West Texas Intermediate crude rose $1.28, or 1.7 per cent, to $77.88 a barrel

Gold demand stays muted in India despite price drop to two-month low

India's physically backed gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded their first net monthly outflow in a year in May, driven by profit-taking following a price rally on higher import duties

US-Iran talks in Switzerland called off, raising doubts over lasting peace

Switzerland confirmed that planned talks between US and Iranian negotiators would not take place on Friday, while Washington cited logistical challenges

RMZ plans $35 bn investment push, targets up to 3 GW data centre capacity

The real estate and investment firm is in advanced talks on three projects that would take its data centre capacity beyond 1 GW, with additional land acquisitions planned to support future growth

AI accelerating projects, clearing work backlogs: Deutsche Bank executive

Deutsche Bank said AI tools are improving efficiency across its operations, enabling teams to clear work queues significantly faster

Khamenei says he backed US-Iran MoU after receiving key assurances

Khamenei added that future ‌face-to-face negotiations with the United States ‌would not mean accepting "the enemy's position"