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Coming up, the United States and Iran agree on roadmap
for a final deal and a plan to end military hostilities in Lebanon.
British Prime Minister Keir Stummer announces resignation.
China imposes trade curbs on dozens of U.S.
Firms in retaliation for Pentagon trade blacklist.
U.S.
Deploys mid-range missile systems to Japan for joint exercises.
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The US-Iran talks in Switzerland have made progress, including a mechanism on further technical negotiations.
A statement by key mediators Qatar and Pakistan says,
Outsiders have agreed to set up a high-level committee to oversee progress.
It says the committee has a roadmap regarding reaching a final deal within 60 days.
The mediators will also form a group to help bring an end to military hostilities in Lebanon.
Technical talks will continue in Switzerland over the course of this week.
Iran's foreign ministry says negotiators discussed the issues,
including permits to sell Iranian oil and unfreezing assets.
And in the meantime, China's foreign ministry said on Monday that Beijing hopes that the United States
and Iran will maintain the momentum of negotiations, continue to move in the same direction,