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As Washington and Tehran negotiate an end to the US-Iran war, the Gaza Strip—the conflict's original flashpoint—has receded from focus. Palestinians express abandonment, and a preliminary peace text omits Gaza, while Cairo talks continue on the territory's future.
US President Donald Trump has indicated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could visit the White House as soon as next week, following a request from Netanyahu. The meeting would come amid reported tensions between the two leaders over the war with Iran and Israel's attacks on Lebanon.
In his first interview since announcing his resignation, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that his successor must devote as much time to international diplomacy as he did, arguing domestic and foreign affairs are inseparable. Andy Burnham, the sole candidate to lead the Labour Party, has promised to focus on domestic priorities, while US Vice President JD Vance expressed hope that Britain's next leader can deliver structural change.
Diplomatic sources indicate Islamabad is the likely venue for the next round of US-Iran technical talks on July 11, focusing on nuclear program, sanctions, and frozen assets. The talks resume after a pause due to the funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader, with both sides exchanging sharp rhetoric.
US President Donald Trump offered Russian President Vladimir Putin help in resolving the Ukraine war during a nearly 90-minute phone call on Saturday, according to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov. The call, which also touched on the upcoming NATO summit, was described as "businesslike and quite constructive" by Ushakov, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he also spoke with Trump.
Russia's Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said Iran's ability to disrupt traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is equivalent to possessing a nuclear weapon, adding that Tehran also holds a "thermonuclear" option in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. His remarks came after attending the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
President Trump said he has a good relationship with Prime Minister Netanyahu, but that Netanyahu 'knows who the boss is.' The two leaders spoke by phone Friday, agreed to meet soon in the United States, and discussed Iran, with Trump emphasizing negotiations as his priority.
During a joint press conference in Istanbul, PM Shehbaz Sharif and President Erdogan reaffirmed their $5 billion bilateral trade target, discussed regional issues including Pakistan's US-Iran mediation, and signed three MoUs in the power sector. The leaders highlighted expanding trade, investment, and defence cooperation.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Israel 'must not be allowed to spread the smell of gunpowder and blood in our region again' during a meeting with Pakistan's PM. He also announced a cooperation plan with Pakistan. Separately, reports indicate Turkey is developing a space and ballistic missile launch site in Somalia, which could pose a threat to Israel.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called on Washington to stand by Lebanon following a US-brokered framework agreement with Israel. The deal, which aims to end hostilities, includes Hezbollah's disarmament and Israeli withdrawal, but Hezbollah has rejected it. Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of displaced people have begun returning to southern Lebanon.
Pope Leo marked the 250th anniversary of US independence with a call for Americans to welcome and protect immigrants, while visiting Lampedusa to highlight the plight of migrants crossing the Mediterranean. He also urged European leaders to do more for those fleeing war and poverty.
Iran has begun a six-day funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in a US-Israeli strike on February 28, with millions expected to attend. The ceremonies span Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad, amid reports of internal power struggles and the hidden status of his successor, Mojtaba Khamenei.
Iran has begun a multi-day funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with millions of mourners gathering in Tehran. Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli airstrike in February. The ceremonies are taking place under a fragile ceasefire, with authorities expecting up to 20 million attendees across Iran and Iraq.
Iran is preparing a grand funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated in US-Israeli airstrikes. Mourners chanting 'revenge' gathered in Tehran as authorities expect up to 20 million attendees. The funeral procession and burial are set for July 9 in Mashhad.
Iran has begun a six-day funeral for former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israeli strike in February. The ceremony, expected to draw millions, features public calls for retribution against Donald Trump and highlights regional tensions, including US sanctions and inflammatory rhetoric.
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during the farewell ceremony for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran, conveying condolences from President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders also discussed economic and transport cooperation, including the International North-South Transport Corridor.
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.
President Donald Trump used a Mount Rushmore speech on the eve of America's 250th birthday to warn of a 'communist menace' from progressive Democrats and immigrants. The milestone anniversary coincides with deep national division, a heatwave affecting 160 million Americans, and a planned campaign-style rally on the National Mall.
Funeral ceremonies for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei have begun in Tehran, with authorities expecting 15-20 million participants over three days. The events, marked by red flags and calls for revenge, unfold amid a fragile ceasefire and questions about the public appearance of his successor, Mojtaba Khamenei.
Israeli officials signal potential re-establishment of settlements in Gaza, with Finance Minister Smotrich preparing plans and Netanyahu declining to rule out the option. The move faces international legal hurdles and a US-backed alternative administration plan.