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Russian Senator Alexey Pushkov said in a TASS interview that Russia has entered a prolonged 'ice war' with Europe, more intense than the Cold War, blaming a 'self-complacent, arrogant, and ill-educated' generation of Western politicians. He also argued that the West needs Ukraine to consolidate neo-liberal rule and resist Russia, China, and the Global South.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has instructed officials to maintain fuel price caps amid renewed Middle East conflict pushing global oil prices to around $100 per barrel. He also highlighted AI partnerships from his San Francisco visit, including a $750 billion semiconductor deal with Nvidia, and addressed illegal fishing and critical mineral supply chain management.
Australian shares are poised to rise at the open, with futures pointing to gains as investors weigh easing US-Iran tensions against ongoing concerns over tech valuations. Wall Street closed mixed, while oil prices fell sharply, and the Australian dollar was little changed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of fomenting hate after Mamdani called for his arrest over the ICC warrant. Netanyahu's office dismissed the ICC as a 'kangaroo court' and criticized Mamdani's record. The exchange comes ahead of Netanyahu's expected visit to the UN General Assembly and a meeting with President Trump.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung arrived in Brazil on Sunday for a summit with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and a business roundtable, part of a three-nation South America tour. The tour concluded in Argentina, where Lee and President Javier Milei signed an MOU to strengthen cooperation on critical minerals, including lithium, and agreed to resume free trade negotiations with Mercosur.
A New Yorker investigation cited by the Jerusalem Post reveals that Biden administration officials predicted Israel would broaden the Gaza war into a regional conflict and now regret that US support enabled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to do so. The report details internal debates over military aid and Israel's rules of engagement.
German police shot dead the suspect in a van attack on Berlin's Pride parade that killed one woman and injured dozens. The suspect, identified as Abdul Ballout, had previously sought to join Islamic State, and officials described the attack as Islamist terrorism.
Iran has halted retaliatory attacks against US allies after Washington paused airstrikes for a second and third night, raising hopes of renewed negotiations. Reports indicate US concerns over dwindling munitions influenced the pause, with senior officials advising President Trump to hold off on further escalation.
A Ukrainian strike on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea has killed one sailor and wounded another, prompting Tehran to summon Ukraine's diplomats and accuse Kyiv of a 'hostile and criminal' act. The incident raises concerns about a new front in the overlapping conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Iran has passed another night without US airstrikes as Washington pauses its campaign, with reports suggesting concerns over dwindling munitions are restraining further escalation. The lull has revived hopes of negotiations, but President Trump has threatened strikes at a 'much higher level' if no deal is reached.
As Iran escalates attacks on Gulf states, analysts and residents call for a coordinated regional response. Reports suggest Bahrain and Kuwait may have launched limited strikes, while US and Israeli support is seen as crucial in forming a defense alliance.
US President Donald Trump has paused plans for a major military escalation against Iran, according to multiple reports, amid concerns over depleting missile interceptor stockpiles. The decision follows warnings from top military officials and reflects broader worries about the conflict's trajectory and its political fallout.
Iran has summoned Ukraine's diplomats after an attack on a ship in the Caspian Sea, which Tehran says was a commercial vessel and killed a sailor. Ukraine claims it struck a Russian warship and vessels carrying Iran-linked military cargo, including drone and missile components.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed a missile attack on the Saudi city of Jazan, accusing Riyadh of a 'dangerous escalation' after Saudi strikes on Houthi targets. The US military paused its daily strikes on Iran for the first time in 13 nights, while President Trump indicated he would hold off on major operations as talks with Iran progress.
Labor MP Ed Husic has criticised his party's internal culture after his proposed resolution on Israel and Palestine failed to gain enough support for debate at the national conference. The conference adopted positions aligning with the Albanese government's view, while also agreeing to wind back fuel subsidies for big miners.
The federal government is reassuring motorists about fuel supplies as oil prices top $US100 a barrel for the first time since May, while Treasury warns of increasing economic risks. The fuel excise discount is set to expire on August 2, and inflation remains stubbornly high at 3.8 per cent.
President Trump reiterated that the US-Saudi civilian nuclear deal requires Riyadh to join the Abraham Accords, despite the agreement being signed without that condition. Saudi Arabia has not yet responded, while officials and analysts debate uranium enrichment provisions and their implications for the region.
Iran targeted American military assets in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait, while US forces bombarded Iranian sites, including a Revolutionary Guard naval base. The escalation continues as US embassies warn Americans that exit options may become limited and Iran's Revolutionary Guard advises residents to stay away from bases housing US troops.
The Pakistani government has announced a daily revision of fuel prices, with petrol increasing by Rs3.66 and high-speed diesel by Rs4.80 per litre, effective July 25. The move, attributed to fluctuating global oil prices and regional tensions, has been met with opposition from fuel dealers. Prices remain high, with petrol at Rs335.18 and HSD at Rs383.46 per litre.
The United States conducted strikes across Iran, reaching the Caspian Sea, as President Trump threatened major military punishment. Iran retaliated against US bases, while Tehran denied reports it rejected a ceasefire proposal. The conflict also draws in the Houthis' naval blockade and rising shipping costs.