Behind Keir Starmer’s decision to resign

在基尔·斯塔默辞职背后的决定

World Today

2026-06-22

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① US-Iran talks in Switzerland have made progress. How can the two sides maintain the momentum for negotiations? (00:55) ② Keir Starmer has announced that he is resigning from his position as the leader of the ruling Labor Party and Britain’s prime minister. We explore why he can no longer resist the pressure against him. (13:45) ③ China has imposed new trade restrictions on dozens of US entities in response to Washington’s move to add more Chinese companies to a Pentagon blacklist. Is China justified to do so? (24:38) ④ China’s business chamber in the European Union has raised concerns over the bloc’s proposed Industrial Accelerator Act. Is it a legitimate concern that the act could increase costs, reduce efficiency, and weaken global supply chains? (33:26) ⑤ Japan and the US have launched a joint military exercise, and a larger US-led military exercise is underway across Guam, Hawaii and waters surrounding Japan. How are they raising concerns about regional stability? (43:51)
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  • Hello and welcome to World Today on Dingheng in Beijing.

  • 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,