The first round of direct U.S.-Iran technical talks is scheduled tomorrow in Switzerland and will cover legal aspects of sanctions relief. Economic discussions are expected to include Iranian funds and assets frozen in Qatar. The talks will also address Iran's nuclear program. Qatar and Pakistan are expected to attend; some sessions are to include Turkey and Saudi Arabia. Separate, undisclosed meetings are expected to address Lebanon and Hezbollah. The IAEA will participate.

Bank of Korea will monitor volatility in financial and foreign exchange markets.

June 18 — The Cyberspace Administration of China, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Ministry of Public Security jointly issued the Measures for Network Data Security Risk Assessment, effective August 20, 2026. The measures set out assessment requirements, legal basis and formats. Important data processors must conduct annual risk assessments; if an important data security status undergoes material change that could harm data security, they must promptly assess the changed elements and their impact. Network data processors handling general data are encouraged to carry out risk assessments at least once every three years. Assessments must comply with laws, regulations and relevant national standards. Network data processors may conduct assessments internally or commission third-party assessment agencies.