Police said on the 20th (local time) a series of blasts in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province killed at least seven people and injured others. Authorities said two vehicles were detonated by remote control: a private car carrying passengers exploded first, and a second vehicle exploded about 1 km away while the wounded were being transported to hospital. Both vehicles were destroyed. Security forces and law enforcement have arrived to collect evidence and are investigating.

Iran said on June 20 its negotiating delegation has departed for Switzerland to discuss a memorandum of understanding with the United States. Pakistan’s foreign ministry said technical-level talks will take place in Switzerland on June 21, 2026, with Pakistan and Qatar serving as mediators.

US reports on June 19 said more than 160 service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have been infected with influenza in recent weeks. The Air Force said medical and public-health personnel have isolated and treated symptomatic individuals to limit further exposure, are continuing monitoring, and that those symptomatic are receiving appropriate treatment and will return to training once cleared by medical staff. The Air Force also said a member of the 737th Training Support Squadron suffered a medical emergency during basic training and died earlier this week at Brooke Army Medical Center; the cause is under investigation and a comprehensive medical review is underway.