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BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 16: (L-R) Opponents Conor McGregor and Max Holloway face off during the UFC weigh-in inside TD Garden on August 16, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

OBBUERGEN, Switzerland (AP) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance and senior Iranian officials are set to formally launch negotiations on Sunday over Tehran’s nuclear program, building out the fragile interim deal to end the war in Iran and keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. The framework was signed last week, and now top American and Iranian negotiators are in a 60-day sprint to reach an agreement on the technical details that hold massive implications for the world economy and global security. Yet only days after signing the agreement, it is being stress-tested after fighting escalated in Lebanon between Israel and…

Overhype Studios’ Strategy RPG Gets New Weapons, Enemies, and Balance Changes in Update 1.5.2.2As if one of the greatest sandbox tactical RPGs ever made, already packed with content and firmly established, needed anything more, a substantial new update for Battle Brothers has arrived out of nowhere. Version 1.5.2.2 adds new equipment, tougher enemies, another character background, and several combat adjustments aimed at opening more build options.The update introduces three weapons. The Pollaxe combines hammer and axe attacks, allowing mercenaries to stagger enemies before following up with an additional strike. The Executioner’s Sword is a heavy two-handed blade built around finishing…

By Alex Raufoglu June 20, 2026 23:39 CET Updated June 21, 2026 BURGENSTOCK, Switzerland — After briefly appearing to falter, US-Iran implementation talks are back on track, with senior American and Iranian delegations converging on Switzerland for what could prove a decisive phase in turning a fragile wartime memorandum into a broader political settlement. The renewed diplomatic push followed urgent intervention by Swiss and Qatari officials after uncertainty over Iran’s participation briefly disrupted the schedule. Swiss Federal Councilor Ignazio Cassis held consultations with Qatari Prime Minister Muhammad bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani in Burgenstock, while RFE/RL learned Pakistani intermediaries and…

Issued by Defence Media 21 June 2026 The latest deployment in one of Defence’s longest-running operations has returned to Australia, marking 45 years of Operation Gateway and reinforcing Australia’s enduring commitment to regional engagement, cooperation and stability. As part of Operation Gateway, three Royal Australian Air Force P‑8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft have returned from Malaysia after completing a two‑week deployment. Flying from Royal Malaysian Air Force Butterworth in Malaysia, the P-8As completed maritime domain awareness missions to the Northeast Indian Ocean and the South China Sea. Chief of Joint Operations, Vice Admiral Justin Jones, AO, CSC, said these missions…

Global Times By Du Qiongfang Published: Jun 21, 2026 12:26 PM China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) warned on Sunday that foreign spy agencies are exploiting pop-up ads for intelligence collection, target identification and ideological infiltration activities, posing a threat to national security. The MSS has ordered relevant online platform operators to immediately cease providing advertising and promotional services for unidentified overseas links, promptly blocking the spread of potential security risks, according to an article released by the MSS on Sunday. According to the MSS, intrusive pop-up ads prompted when internet users open a webpage or launch an app are…

Michael Chandler’s dream to compete on the UFC White House card turned into a nightmare after Mauricio Ruffy picked him apart and ultimately delivered a first-round knockout.The loss dropped Chandler to 2-6 in the UFC with a fourth defeat in a row overall as the 40-year-old veteran is now more than four years removed from his most recent win in the octagon. In his post-fight statement, Chandler didn’t even hint at retirement and vowed to come back better that never for his next fight.But retired welterweight Matt Brown says that Chandler’s losing streak along with this latest performance proves that…

At different points in his intellectual journey, the Kenyan-born academic Ali Mazrui (1933-2014) had been described as “reactionary,” “radical,” “conservative,” “realist,” “liberal,” “idealist,” and even “extremist.” Such labels reflected both his intellectual eclecticism and his prominence in public debate. Yet they also revealed a deeper tension. The questions Mazrui chose to explore, and the methods he employed, often placed him at odds with the mainstream discipline. Nevertheless, he neither altered his intellectual agenda nor joined the positivist mainstream. This essay seeks to defend both Mazrui’s approach and IR by showing that, in important respects, Mazrui was ahead of his time.…

Building a strong, muscular chest is one of the most common goals in fitness. It is also one of the most misunderstood. Many beginners believe that doing endless bench presses or push ups is enough. In reality, chest development depends on a combination of proper training technique, intelligent programming, progressive overload, nutrition, and recovery. This article breaks down the five most important, science backed tips for beginners who want to build an impressive chest. Each tip is grounded in research and practical application so you can start making real progress right away. Understanding Chest Anatomy and Function Before jumping into…

Citizen-Soldiers apply tech-sector expertise to accelerate weapons system evaluations for Large-Scale Combat Operations By Sgt. 1st Class Erick Yates, Army Applications Group, 75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command Public Affairs CAMP SHELBY, Miss. — Army Reserve Soldiers specializing in emerging technologies conducted live technical evaluations on advanced Counter-small, Unmanned Aircraft Systems and counter-drone weapon platforms as part of Operation Sentinel Justice 26, June 7-20, 2026. The technical assessments, executed by the Army Applications Group from Austin, Texas—a subordinate element of the 75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command, focused on integrating commercial off-the-shelf and next-generation military hardware into tactical formations. Approximately…