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AI summaryFuneral 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.
AI summaryIsraeli 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.
AI summaryPresident Donald Trump used a Mount Rushmore speech ahead of America's 250th anniversary to warn that the country's identity is under 'renewed attack,' drawing criticism that he is turning the milestone into a personal celebration. Meanwhile, polls and analyses point to a deeply divided nation, with many Americans pessimistic about the future despite the country's wealth and diversity.
AI summaryIran 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.
AI summaryThousands of Iranians are holding funeral processions in Tehran for the third day to honor the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who died in US-Israeli strikes. The body will lie in state until July 5, with processions and ceremonies scheduled across Iran and Iraq through July 9. A senior Iranian commander has warned of severe retaliation against any attack during the events.
AI summaryIran 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.
AI summaryIn an interview with TASS, Russian Federation Council Vice Speaker Konstantin Kosachev assessed US President Donald Trump's domestic achievements ahead of the November midterm elections. Kosachev suggested that while Trump has progress to show voters, a Republican defeat could make the remaining two years of his presidency very difficult.
AI summaryYemen's Houthi rebels said they fired air-defense missiles at a Saudi warplane that entered Yemeni airspace near Sanaa International Airport, forcing it to leave. The group also threatened to target Saudi airports and vital interests, while Saudi-led coalition officials dismissed the claims as an attempt to divert attention.
AI summaryTwo Romanian men were sentenced to eight and 12 years in prison for stabbing Iranian journalist Pouria Zeraati in London in 2024. A judge ruled the attack was carried out on behalf of the Iranian state, prompting Britain to summon Iran's Chargé d'Affaires. Iran's embassy rejected the allegations.
AI summaryIran 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.
AI summaryAs Israel marks the 50th anniversary of the Entebbe rescue, newly released state documents offer a detailed look at the tense decision-making behind the mission. The operation, which saved over 100 hostages, is also celebrated as a symbol of the enduring US-Israel security alliance.
AI summaryIran is set to hold a weeklong funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in a war with the US and Israel. The event is seen as a show of support for the Islamic Republic, though analysts question public enthusiasm. Key figures, including a top general, have appeared publicly for the first time since the conflict began.
AI summaryIsrael's cabinet decision to officially recognize the Armenian genocide has ended decades of caution, but it has also sparked debate over political motives and drawn sharp reactions from Turkey and Azerbaijan, while Armenia's response remains cautious.
AI summaryMoldova has opened its first cluster of EU accession negotiations. President Maia Sandu calls the EU a 'peace project' and highlights reforms, including ending Russian gas dependency, while the bloc launches a €1.9 billion investment plan conditional on reforms.
AI summaryGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz defended his country's NATO defence spending after US President Donald Trump called past efforts 'ridiculous'. Merz said Germany is doubling its defence budget within four years, while NATO leaders prepare to meet in Ankara next week.
AI summaryRussian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev has arrived in Tehran to attend the farewell ceremony for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, as special envoy of President Vladimir Putin. The visit includes meetings with Iranian leaders and participation in mourning events scheduled through July 9.
AI summaryPrime 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.
AI summaryCrown Prince Reza Pahlavi has urged Iranians worldwide to protest from July 4-9, coinciding with the regime's planned funeral for former supreme leader Ali Khamenei. The campaign marks six months since January protests that reportedly killed 40,000 people.
AI summaryNato leaders gather in Ankara on July 7-8 to address challenges including European burden-sharing, defence spending, and managing tensions with the Trump administration over Greenland and the Iran war. Secretary-General Mark Rutte seeks to maintain unity and keep the US committed to the alliance.
AI summaryPrime 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.