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The International Monetary Fund has downgraded its 2026 global growth forecast for the second time this year, citing the lingering effects of the war in the Middle East on energy markets. The IMF now expects the world economy to grow 3% this year, with an AI-driven technology boom only partly offsetting the shock.
Rahm Emanuel, a veteran Democrat and potential 2028 presidential candidate, delivered a speech at Tel Aviv University criticizing Netanyahu's policies and calling for a new US-Israeli alliance. He argued that unconditional support has led to a prime minister who ignores American concerns, and he proposed a 23-state solution while warning against West Bank annexation.
NATO leaders gathered in Ankara for a summit marked by billions in procurement deals and pledges of unity, while tensions with US President Donald Trump over defence spending and the Iran conflict loom large. Secretary General Mark Rutte defended the alliance's strength and Trump's commitment, despite criticism and questions about unity.
As the US-China relationship hits a historic low in scientific collaboration, a proposed US Congress ban on federal research funds for partnerships with certain Chinese entities raises concerns. Experts and industry insiders weigh the potential fallout, while historical questions about China's innovation capabilities are being inverted by scholars.
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faces growing calls to withdraw amid allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. Bernie Sanders and other prominent Democrats have urged him to step down, while the state party says it must select a replacement by July 27 if he exits.
The United States has announced it will remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, a designation in place since 1979. The decision, which will take effect in 45 days unless Congress blocks it, was announced by President Donald Trump after meeting Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at a NATO summit in Ankara. The move is seen as a significant boost to Syria's economic recovery and international reintegration.
President Donald Trump departed the NATO summit in Turkey aboard an older Air Force One instead of the new Qatari-gifted jet, saying the new plane would tour European bases for troops. The surprise switch raised questions about security concerns, which Trump acknowledged amid heightened tensions with Iran.
President Donald Trump used a NATO summit press conference to announce that US defense firms had secured $3 billion in contracts and that Lockheed Martin would build a Patriot missile maintenance facility in Europe. South China Morning Post also reported a meeting with President Zelensky and a possible license for Ukraine to manufacture the interceptors.
Iranian Ambassador to Armenia Khalil Shirgolami said Iran's concerns about a US presence near its borders are rational and legitimate, despite Armenian assurances about the Trump Route project. Russian officials and experts have questioned the project's prospects and Russia's role.
U.S. authorities have charged Indian gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his aide Satinderjeet Singh with orchestrating the 2023 killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. The charges are part of a coordinated international operation that indicted 37 members of three India-linked crime syndicates. Meanwhile, a senior Canadian police official said investigators found no evidence linking Indian government officials to the murder, contradicting earlier allegations by then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
US President Donald Trump attended a NATO summit in Ankara where he criticized European allies for their response to the US war in Iran, renewed claims on Greenland, and pressed for higher defence spending. Allies unveiled tens of billions of dollars in new arms contracts, while NATO chief Mark Rutte said the alliance emerged stronger. Reporting also covered Ukraine defence measures and Trump’s remarks on an Iran ceasefire.
The IMF has downgraded its global growth forecast to 3% for 2026, citing the Iran war, higher energy prices, and geopolitical uncertainty. AI investment is partially offsetting the damage, while inflation is expected to rise. The UK's outlook was upgraded to 1% growth, making it the third-fastest G7 economy.
NATO leaders at the Ankara summit affirmed Russia as a long-term threat, committed to collective defense, and pledged substantial aid to Ukraine. The final declaration was noted as the briefest in decades, while ICAN criticized NATO for escalating nuclear tensions.
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot interceptor missiles, a move that could bolster Kyiv's air defenses against Russian ballistic missile strikes. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that political agreements have been reached, with some missiles expected to arrive in the coming days.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said the destruction of Iran's nuclear capabilities is 'important for the whole world' and called new US strikes 'completely justified' and 'absolutely necessary'. He also cited some 5,000 US flights from European bases as evidence of transatlantic cooperation, while acknowledging 'isolated cases' of base access restrictions.
Euroclear has petitioned Russia's 9th Arbitration Court of Appeal to suspend enforcement of a first-instance ruling that ordered the depository to pay the Bank of Russia 18.2 trillion rubles. The court has accepted Euroclear's appeal and scheduled a hearing for July 16. Meanwhile, Central Bank chief Elvira Nabiullina said the regulator is ready to use all mechanisms to defend its interests, after Euroclear filed a separate lawsuit in Belgium.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for Turkey's inclusion in all European defence and security structures, while urging NATO allies to avoid measures that could weaken the alliance's integrity. Speaking ahead of a key NATO summit in Ankara, Erdogan also pressed for the removal of defence trade restrictions among alliance members.
As NATO leaders gather in Ankara, fresh tensions between the US and Europe over Ukraine are surfacing. The bloc is preparing a new military aid package for Kiev, while US President Donald Trump plans a meeting with Vladimir Zelensky. Meanwhile, Europe is increasingly becoming a production hub for Ukrainian military needs, and the global economy is adjusting to ongoing Strait of Hormuz crises.
At the NATO summit in Ankara, President Trump criticized Spain, declared the Iran ceasefire over, and reiterated his desire for Greenland, straining alliance unity. European leaders responded with caution, while NATO chief Rutte sought to reassure members of Washington's commitment.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has endorsed the recent US strikes on Iran as 'absolutely necessary,' citing Iranian violations of the ceasefire. The strikes came after attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, with other leaders urging diplomatic pressure alongside military action.