Armed conflicts and attacks

The first talks between Iran and the United States since the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum are held at the Bürgenstock Resort in Switzerland. The talks are mediated by Pakistan and Qatar. (Kashmir Observer) (Middle East Eye)

• https://kashmirobserver.net/2026/06/21/us-iran-launch-high-stakes-talks-in-switzerland/
• https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/qatar-confirms-launch-us-iran-talks-switzerland

Armed conflicts and attacks

The Tasnim News Agency reports that Iran will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until the ceasefire is implemented in the Lebanon war and waivers are issued for Iranian oil sales. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/irans-tasnim-news-agency-says-hormuz-will-not-reopen-until-lebanon-ceasefire-2026-06-21/

Disasters and accidents

Six people are killed in a house fire in Luxi County, China. (Xinhua)

• https://english.news.cn/20260621/20dbd62ce1cf43599e16a881232d2491/c.html

Politics and elections

Colombians vote in the second round to determine the presidency, choosing between the conservative candidate Abelardo de la Espriella and the progressive Historic Pact candidate Iván Cepeda. (AP)

• https://apnews.com/article/colombia-presidential-election-espriella-cepeda-petro-a20f9dca2f33a7c72cd7deaa04578e5b