Malaysia Pulse delivers breaking news, politics, business, sports and lifestyle coverage from Malaysia and Southeast Asia — trusted, timely and independent.
Iran has rejected International Atomic Energy Agency inspections at its nuclear facilities, declaring that such access will only be negotiated as part of a comprehensive final agreement with the United States.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has travelled to Switzerland to participate in technical-level negotiations between the United States and Iran, signalling Islamabad's active role in regional peace efforts.
Oil prices dropped over $5 a barrel to two-week lows Monday as the United States and Iran showed signs of moving toward a peace agreement, though significant disagreements persist on critical issues.