U.S. President Donald Trump signalled scepticism about reaching a trade agreement with Japan, saying on Tuesday (1 July) that he doubted a deal would be finalised, describing Japanese negotiators as "very tough" despite ongoing talks.
The first African leaders’ summit of U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term is set to take place next week in Washington, with heads of state from Western and Central African countries expected to attend, according to media reports.
The U.S. decision to halt shipments of critical military supplies to Ukraine has been met with concern in Kyiv. Ukrainian officials warn that the move will significantly weaken the country’s ability to defend against intensifying airstrikes and battlefield advances.
A widespread wildfire erupted on the popular tourist destination of Crete on Wednesday, threatening homes and forcing the evacuation of residents and tourists from at least four settlements.
The U.S. State Department has reiterated its support for Israel’s security decisions following calls by senior Israeli ministers to annex the occupied West Bank.
Member countries of South America’s leading trade bloc, Mercosur, have reached an agreement to broaden exemptions to common external tariffs, Argentina’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday.
Presidents Ilham Aliyev and Shavkat Mirziyoyev jointly inaugurated the new embassy of Uzbekistan in Baku, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral strategic partnership on 2 July.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday signed into law a bill passed by parliament last week to suspend cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) — a move the United States has described as "unacceptable".
A severe heatwave pushing temperatures close to 40°C has sparked numerous forest fires across eastern Germany. In the Gohrischheide region of Saxony, a major blaze has spread across approximately 200 hectares, with flames advancing northwards despite overnight efforts to contain it.
Iran’s nuclear programme has been set back by one to two years as a result of recent U.S. airstrikes, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said on Wednesday.
North Korea has opened the expansive Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Area on its eastern coast, welcoming visitors from 1 July. According to state-run media, the move aims to revive tourism and boost much-needed foreign currency earnings amid international sanctions.
The Türkiye-China Media Forum was held in Ankara on 2 July. Organised by the Communications Directorate of the Turkish Presidency, the event marked the fourth in a series of international media forums conducted within the framework of Türkiye’s Communications Model.
On 2 July, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ali Asadov, held a meeting with the President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Ersin Tatar.
The Women's Forum of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) commenced on 2 July in the city of Lachin, located in Azerbaijan.
SpaceX’s massive Starship spacecraft dramatically exploded late Wednesday night during testing at the company’s test site in Brownsville, Texas. The incident marks the latest setback for billionaire Elon Musk’s ambitious plan to send humans to Mars.
The 19th General Assembly of the Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) is underway in St. Petersburg, Russia. The gathering, which brings together 41 news agencies from 33 countries, is being hosted by the TASS news agency as part of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
European stock markets ended the day in negative territory following interest rate decisions by major central banks, including the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) and the Bank of England (BoE).
The first side event of the Global South NGO Platform, initiated by Azerbaijan, was held in Bonn, Germany this week.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his assassination threat against Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, stating that he has instructed the military that “no one is untouchable in Iran."
Azerbaijan continues the process of evacuating Azerbaijani citizens and foreigners from Iran, according to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan (MFA), along with the embassy in the Islamic Republic of Iran and the consulate general in Tabriz.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief strongly rejects allegations that the IAEA Board of Governors' report of the 12 June provided Israel with the justification to attack Iran.
Denmark announced it will continue backing Ukraine’s bid for European Union membership despite Hungary’s ongoing blockade, as it prepares to assume the presidency of the European Council on 1 July.
Moscow urged the Israeli government to immediately stop its attacks on Iran’s nuclear sites. Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, made the announcement during a press conference at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
Iran has appointed Brigadier General Majid Khademi as the new head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Intelligence Organization after the previous chief, Mohammad Kazemi, was killed in an Israeli attack on Sunday.
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