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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.
AI summaryIn an interview with TASS, former US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized US military interventions abroad, saying many Americans are tired of foreign wars that do not defend the homeland. She also accused the Trump administration of breaking campaign promises and highlighted the influence of the defense industry on US policy.
AI summaryAs Andy Burnham prepares to take over as prime minister, new figures show UK borrowing hit a higher-than-expected £23.3bn in May, and the OBR warns that without action debt will become unsustainable from the 2040s. The articles examine the fiscal headroom, rising defence costs, and pressures from an ageing population.
AI summaryTurkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan described Israel as a 'burden that humanity can no longer bear' in a CNN Turk interview, prompting Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar to accuse him of 'textbook incitement to genocide'. Fidan later moderated his tone in an interview with The National, clarifying his criticism was directed at the current Israeli government, not Israel as a whole.
AI summarySouth Korea's bourse operator has repeatedly activated a buy-side sidecar for the KOSPI as the index surged on tech and semiconductor gains. The mechanism suspends program trading for five minutes when the KOSPI 200 Futures index rises 5% or more for at least one minute.
AI summaryThe 22nd Maccabiah Games kicked off in Jerusalem on July 1, 2026, drawing around 5,000 athletes from 35 to 40 countries. The opening ceremony blended celebration with remembrance, featuring performances by Israeli stars and appearances by former hostages and families of fallen soldiers, as organizers emphasized Jewish unity during a challenging period.
AI summaryAustralia's resources export income is projected to rise by A$38 billion due to higher energy prices from the Iran war, with LNG benefiting most. Exploration spending has hit a 10-year high amid improved investment climate and Asian demand.
AI summaryUS officials in the Trump administration believed Israel may have planned to assassinate Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf during sensitive negotiations, according to reports citing a New York Times account. Washington reportedly asked other governments to warn Iran and urged Israel to stand down. The episode highlighted diverging US and Israeli goals amid efforts to halt fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump told reporters and CNBC that Iran is agreeing to virtually all American demands, citing military success in the months-long war that began on February 28. Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding for a ceasefire, with implementation talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan held in Switzerland.
AI summaryEgypt will delay a decision on Mohamed Salah's fitness until the last moment before their Round of 32 match against Australia. The captain is recovering from a hamstring strain, while other key players also face injury concerns.
AI summaryTucker Carlson said he plans to help build a new political party in the United States, criticizing the two major parties for being in 'lockstep solidarity.' He ruled out running as a candidate and voiced frustration with the Trump administration's foreign policy, particularly the war with Iran.
AI summarySouth Korea's foreign reserves increased to $427.36 billion in June, reversing a May decline, as financial institutions' foreign currency deposits rose. The Bank of Korea attributed the gain to such deposits despite ongoing market stabilization efforts, while the won remained weak.
AI summaryRussian officials and EAEU partners express concern over Armenia's pursuit of closer ties with the EU, warning of economic risks. Armenia says it sees no problem in balancing both, while Moscow urges a clear strategic choice.
AI summarySyrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani's Beirut visit underscores Damascus's preference for dialogue over military intervention, despite US President Donald Trump's suggestions that Syria could help combat Hezbollah. The visit included meetings with Lebanese leaders and a clear denial of any military intentions.
AI summaryMediators from Qatar and Pakistan reported 'positive progress' in separate meetings with U.S. and Iranian negotiators in Doha, building on the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. The parties agreed to continue discussions after the funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
AI summaryRussia has signaled readiness to facilitate a comprehensive long-term agreement between Iran and the United States, and to support related UN Security Council efforts. Russian diplomats cite their updated collective security concept for the Persian Gulf and recent ceasefire understandings as evidence of progress.