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As NATO leaders gather in Ankara for a summit on July 7-8, US officials express uncertainty about the meeting's outcome, with European allies hoping to avoid a major confrontation with President Trump. Key issues include defense spending, military readiness, and security in the Strait of Hormuz.
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz, catching fire. The incident has heightened concerns over shipping security in the vital waterway, with reports of multiple vessels attacked and suspicion falling on Iran.
WiseTech Global's co-founder Richard White has resigned as executive chair amid media scrutiny, but will remain on the board and as chief innovation officer. Shares rose 8.1% on the announcement, adding nearly $1bn to the company's market value.
A tanker caught fire off the coast of Oman after being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, according to UK maritime authorities. Iranian television said the tanker ignored warnings, but Tehran did not directly claim the assault. No casualties or environmental impact have been reported.
European leaders are confronting the possibility that the US may not be able to arm Nato allies as promised, with depleted US stockpiles and delayed deliveries prompting discussions of a European-led defence coalition. Proposals include a coalition of the willing led by France and the UK, while French President Emmanuel Macron calls for expanded EU weapons production.
Nato leaders gather in Ankara for a summit overshadowed by US pressure on allies to increase defence spending. Secretary General Mark Rutte calls for concrete plans to reach spending targets, while the alliance seeks to showcase unity and new arms contracts amid concerns over European defence industry capacity.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged the US not to sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, warning the move could disrupt the regional balance of power. His comments come as President Trump heads to Ankara for a NATO summit where Turkey is expected to push for renewed access to the program.
FIFA's decision to suspend a red card given to USA forward Folarin Balogun after an intervention from US President Donald Trump has ignited a firestorm of criticism. The move, which was made by FIFA's disciplinary committee, has drawn scrutiny from experts, former officials, and social media users, especially after Belgium eliminated the USA from the World Cup.
Several social media influencers attended the state funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on the government's invitation, with some expressing 'honour' at the event. A US influencer was filmed chanting 'down with the USA', and an Israeli researcher sees the invite as a sign of weakness.
Hundreds of thousands mourned Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, with a poet calling for the death of US President Donald Trump. The funeral coincides with ongoing negotiations between Iran and the US to end the war that led to Khamenei's death in an airstrike.
Iranian diaspora activists protested at US embassies in several cities against the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding, following a call from Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi. Meanwhile, Tehran has issued an indictment against Pahlavi and opposition broadcasters, accused of instigating January protests.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says European allies and Canada are on track to match US defense spending, projecting a $258 billion increase in 2025-2026. The two-day leaders' summit in Ankara will focus on turning pledges into capabilities, with Ukraine's president attending a dinner hosted by Turkey's president.
Argentina and Egypt meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, with Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah headlining. Argentina edged Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time, while Egypt beat Australia on penalties. France face Paraguay in another last-16 tie.
NATO leaders gathered in Ankara amid renewed US criticism and European pledges of €70 billion in military aid to Ukraine, while Russia denounced the summit's decisions. The meeting highlighted the alliance's debates over burden-sharing and collective defense.
Two experts have cautioned that the pause in US-Iran tensions may be short-lived, with potential for renewed conflict that could destabilize global oil markets. The ceasefire and negotiations have already impacted energy markets and trade routes.
Ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7-8, European leaders are reportedly set to announce a two-year aid package for Ukraine worth at least €140 billion, with the United States declining to contribute. NATO members have yet to agree on the timing of future assistance, with Italy opposing the extension of aid into 2027.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said the company may begin returning specialists to Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant starting in mid-July if the security situation remains calm. He also emphasized that completing the plant's second and third units is impossible without Rosatom, and that the company is in contact with the IAEA over the Iranian nuclear issue.
The lawyer of Dr Hussam Abu Safia, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, says his health has sharply declined after more than 18 months in Israeli detention without charge. Palestinian prisoner authorities and rights groups report signs of torture, while Abu Safia's son and colleagues issue urgent appeals for his release.
Two-day summit of BRICS heads of anti-drug agencies opened in Guwahati on July 6, 2026, hosted by India's Narcotics Control Bureau. The talks focus on synthetic drugs, intelligence sharing, and collective action against trafficking, with India releasing a Vision Document on Narcotics Control for 2026-2029.
Hamas has announced the dissolution of its emergency committee and a handover of governance in Gaza to a new technocratic administration, part of a US-brokered peace deal. But reports from Gaza indicate limited change on the ground, and Israeli and Palestinian sources express skepticism about the group's intentions.