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Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, speaking alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin, proposed freezing the Russia-Ukraine conflict and returning to the 'Istanbul formula 2.0.' He declined to act as a mediator, praising Russia as a great country, while Kazakhstan faces oil output cuts after drone attacks on a key export terminal.
President Droupadi Murmu, on a state visit to Romania, praised the Indian diaspora as 'true representatives of India' and highlighted their contributions to bilateral ties. She also made a historic visit to Moldova, the first by an Indian Head of State, as part of a three-nation tour of Eastern Europe.
Laura Loomer, a controversial far-right commentator with close ties to President Donald Trump, met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and admitted she had previously repeated Russian propaganda. Her shift coincides with recent changes in Trump's stance on Ukraine, including support for Patriot missile technology and new sanctions on Russia.
Massive wildfires in western France and central Spain have forced hundreds of thousands from their homes, with firefighters struggling to contain blazes near Bordeaux and Madrid. Evacuations, including by boat from the Cap Ferret peninsula, continue as the EU sends firefighting aircraft and calls grow for international assistance.
Deadly wildfires in Spain and France have forced nearly 200,000 people from their homes as authorities in both countries struggle to contain blazes worsened by heatwaves and erratic winds. Spain has declared a national emergency, while France has called for international help.
A wildfire near Bordeaux, France, has forced the evacuation of thousands of residents and tourists, with reports of over 20,000 people fleeing the area. French authorities have detained 308 people nationwide in connection with a wave of wildfires, with two-thirds suspected of deliberate arson, while the largest fires are believed to have been accidental.
German authorities have approved a joint venture between Framatome and Russia's Rosatom to produce fuel rods at a facility in Lingen, despite security concerns from critics. The project will operate without EU sanctions on Russia's nuclear sector, raising fears of espionage and sabotage.
France has requested EU assistance as wildfires force mass evacuations in the south-west, including the entire Cap-Ferret peninsula. President Macron warned the situation remains extremely tense, while Spain also declared a national emergency over fires near Madrid and Avila.
President Donald Trump threatened the European Union with tariffs and a trade investigation after Brussels fined Google about $1 billion for antitrust violations. The European Commission ruled that Google breached the bloc's Digital Markets Act, adding strain to US-EU trade relations.
Over 166,000 people have been evacuated as wildfires rage in southwestern France and the Madrid region, prompting France to request EU assistance and deploy military personnel. The fires have destroyed hundreds of homes, with officials citing drought, strong winds, and successive heatwaves as key factors.
Two US small businesses have filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's latest tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners, arguing the administration overstepped its authority. The tariffs, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, took effect as a temporary global tariff expired, and the plaintiffs contend they require more detailed country-specific justifications.
Poland's main opposition party, Law and Justice (PiS), has fractured after dozens of MPs, including former prime minister Mateusz Morawiecki, refused to sign a loyalty pledge. Party leader Jarosław Kaczyński says they have effectively forfeited their membership, deepening the party's crisis ahead of next year's election.
US President Donald Trump has threatened the European Union with 'substantial' tariffs after the bloc fined Google nearly $1 billion for breaching competition laws. Trump announced a Section 301 trade investigation into EU practices, calling the fines 'illegal and highly unethical.' The EU has defended its actions, citing an investigation that found Google gave preferential treatment to its own services.
Countries worldwide have reacted to the latest US tariffs imposed under Section 301, which target 60 to 80 trading partners with duties of 10 to 12.5 percent. Australia, New Zealand, the EU, and China have rejected the forced-labor rationale, with China signaling it will hold off on retaliation.
The EU has sanctioned FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich over his support for the annexation of Crimea, prompting him to suspend his duties. The move, hailed by Ukraine, comes as Dvorkovich faces challengers in the upcoming FIDE election.
Tens of thousands have fled wildfires in southwest France and Spain, with Spanish authorities declaring a national emergency as blazes merged near Madrid. French officials ordered the total evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula, using boats to assist. The European Union has deployed aircraft and helicopters to support firefighting efforts.
A Russian ballistic missile strike on a defence industry event in Ukraine's Kyiv region killed 10 people and injured almost 100, Ukrainian officials said. The Kremlin said it would pursue 'total victory' while waiting for new US peace proposals.
Arkady Dvorkovich has suspended his duties as FIDE president due to EU sanctions and will not run for re-election in September. He called the sanctions unlawful and unfair. Former president Kirsan Ilyumzhinov also will not seek the post, leaving three candidates in the race.
The Trump administration has imposed new tariffs on over 80 countries, citing failures to enforce forced labor bans. Democrats and some Republicans criticize the move as a pretext for an illegal tariff policy, while Brazil rejects the administration's justification.
As President Xi Jinping's planned September visit to Washington approaches, Washington and Beijing have exchanged new trade and tech restrictions. Analysts view the measures as targeted pressure plays unlikely to derail the summit, though some warn of risks to the high-stakes meeting.