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Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Erfurt, Germany, to block roads and disrupt the AfD party conference, which re-elected Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla as co-leaders. Police reported clashes and deployed batons, while the party opened its congress on time amid concerns about the AfD's rising popularity.
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said the US attack on Iran was unprovoked and that Iran posed no threat, as it was negotiating with Washington. He also proposed a community of sanctioned states, including Russia, Iran, and China, to counter what he called illegal unilateral restrictions.
China has launched a second coast guard patrol east of Taiwan amid international concern. The operation follows a similar patrol in June, which Beijing says was a response to Japan-Philippines maritime boundary talks. Taiwan reports tracking Chinese vessels, while the US, UK, France, and Germany have expressed concerns.
Iran has started six days of public funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a joint US-Israeli air strike on February 28, 2026. The ceremonies draw international dignitaries from around 30 countries, with the burial set for Thursday in Mashhad.
Iran has begun talks with Japanese companies about resuming crude oil purchases under a US sanctions waiver, though Japanese diplomatic sources reportedly view a deal as unrealistic over navigation safety concerns. Three Japanese buyers are reportedly considering purchases for the first time since 2019.
TASS will organize two sessions at the Innoprom international industrial exhibition in Yekaterinburg, discussing business's social mission and digital maturity. The event runs from July 6 to 9, 2026, with over 850 organizations participating and Indonesia as partner country.
Iran has commenced a week of funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israeli strike in late February. Foreign dignitaries and representatives of Tehran-backed groups have gathered in Tehran, with millions expected to attend public mourning events before burial on July 9.
Germany's coalition government announced changes to sick-leave rules, requiring workers to obtain a doctor's note on the first day of illness and ending phone-based sick notes. The move, part of broader reforms, aims to reduce high absenteeism, drawing criticism from medical groups and sparking debate.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Tehran to attend the funeral of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated in a US-Israeli strike. The visit underscores Pakistan's role in mediating the US-Iran ceasefire.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has left for Iran to attend the funeral of assassinated Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with a high-level Pakistani delegation. The funeral, scheduled to begin July 4 in Tehran and conclude in Mashhad on July 9, draws international representatives from China, Russia, and India, amid a fragile ceasefire.
South Korea's presidential office has denied a U.S. House Judiciary Committee report accusing the country of discriminatory treatment of Coupang. National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said the investigation is conducted without discrimination, while parliament and the foreign ministry also expressed regret over the report.
Actor Kim Min-ha discusses her role in the Danish-Korean film 'Hana Korea,' which portrays the lives of North Korean defectors in South Korea. The film, based on true stories and interviews, premiered at the Busan International Film Festival and is set for release on July 8.
Chinese authorities say the pilot who crashed a small plane into Beijing's tallest building last week was a 66-year-old man with mental health issues, including chronic insomnia and anxiety, and had written in his diary about ending his life. The crash injured 13 people, none seriously, and has prompted flight schools across China to suspend training for safety inspections.
A man died after setting himself on fire near the United Nations headquarters in New York. Activists identified him as Tibetan activist Lobga Rangzen, who had appealed for Tibetan independence. Police said the investigation is ongoing.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan described Israel as a 'burden that humanity can no longer bear' in a CNN Turk interview, prompting Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar to accuse him of 'textbook incitement to genocide'. Fidan later moderated his tone in an interview with The National, clarifying his criticism was directed at the current Israeli government, not Israel as a whole.
A man died from severe burns near the United Nations headquarters in New York City, with activists identifying him as a Tibetan who set himself on fire in an appeal for independence. The incident comes amid global opposition to China's new ethnic unity law.
A White House official has accused South Korea of discriminating against U.S. e-commerce giant Coupang, saying the company is being 'singled out' by President Lee Jae Myung's administration. The remarks follow a House Judiciary Committee report alleging 'discriminatory attacks' on Coupang, while Seoul insists its investigations are lawful and non-discriminatory.
South Korea's foreign reserves increased to $427.36 billion in June, reversing a May decline, as financial institutions' foreign currency deposits rose. The Bank of Korea attributed the gain to such deposits despite ongoing market stabilization efforts, while the won remained weak.
The Trump administration has reiterated its rejection of International Criminal Court authority over US citizens, calling the court's actions 'lawless and illegitimate.' Meanwhile, three ICC judges are suing the administration over sanctions they say were designed to punish and coerce them.
China has indicated a willingness to explore ways to cut its massive trade surplus with the EU, including through purchase agreements and tariff reductions, during high-level talks in Brussels. The EU, facing a record €360.6 billion trade deficit, has proposed a joint monitoring mechanism and warned of potential safeguard measures if progress is not made by October.