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U.S. President Donald Trump says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit Washington next week as tensions continue to rise across the Mid...
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The United States says new peace talks with Iran could take place within days, as its naval blockade of Iranian ports enters a second day. Despite continued tensions, Washington has signalled cautious optimism following earlier negotiations, while fuel prices have eased below $100 per barrel amid expectations of renewed diplomacy.
The U.S. military says it has effectively shut down Iran’s sea-based trade, cutting off a key pillar of Tehran’s economy. Officials say multiple vessels have been intercepted or turned back, even as both sides indicate willingness to resume talks. The blockade highlights a dual-track approach of pressure and negotiation.
Canada, the UK, Australia, Japan and several other countries have called for an immediate halt to fighting in Lebanon, citing worsening humanitarian conditions. The joint statement follows the deaths of United Nations peacekeepers and continued escalation between Israel and Hezbollah. International pressure is mounting to extend ceasefire efforts in Lebanon.
Shipping traffic remains severely disrupted, with tankers turning back under the U.S. blockade. At least one sanctioned vessel has reversed course after attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, while overall traffic remains far below normal levels. The situation is adding uncertainty for global energy markets and insurers.
China has dismissed U.S. accusations of military pressure on Taiwan as a “distortion of facts”, warning Washington against interference. The remarks come amid increased Chinese military activity and ahead of a planned meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump next month. The issue continues to be a major flashpoint in U.S.–China relations.
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U.S. strikes on Iran entered a 12th consecutive night, while Yemen's Houthis said they attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, urging President Donald Trump to warn Tehran it would be held responsible for any future Houthi attacks.
The U.S. military said it completed a fresh wave of strikes on Iran late on Thursday, marking the 13th consecutive night of American attacks. The latest operation lasted more than two hours, according to U.S. Central Command.
Aleksandar Vučić's visit to Kyiv on 15 July appeared to send a geopolitical signal. But the significance of the trip lies less in the journey itself than in the limits Serbia carefully observed.
Spain has declared a national emergency and evacuated more than 10,000 people after uncontrolled wildfires reached the outskirts of Madrid. Emergency crews have rescued residents as multiple blazes continue to spread across the region.
Romania said on Saturday that it had shot down a second drone after it entered the country's airspace in as many days.
India's Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, resigned on Saturday, marking a significant victory for youth protesters who had been demanding that he step down over repeated leaks of examination papers.
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Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated as major wildfires spread across France and Spain, with authorities warning that extreme heat, strong winds and dry conditions are making the blazes increasingly difficult to control.
A Russian ballistic missile strike in Ukraine’s Kyiv region has killed 10 people and injured nearly 100 others at an event involving representatives of the country’s defence industry.
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