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Ukraine has expressed interest in cooperating with Japan to produce Patriot interceptor missiles under a US licence, citing Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' expertise. However, Japan may face hurdles due to its export restrictions on lethal weapons and regional relations.
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.
Ukraine's defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal by President Zelensky has triggered sustained protests in Kyiv and a political impasse, with Fedorov rejecting an alternative government role. BBC News reports on his refusal, the appointment of a new commander-in-chief, and the military and public perspectives on the crisis.
The International Criminal Court has voted to dismiss chief prosecutor Karim Khan following an oversight body's finding of serious misconduct and breach of duty related to sexual misconduct allegations he denies. The decision marks the first removal of a chief prosecutor in the court's history, with Khan's lawyers calling the process unlawful.
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.
Russian Ambassador to Turkey Sergey Vershinin criticized Western sanctions as illegal and harmful to global economy, while highlighting the positive development of Russia-Turkey trade relations, currently at $50 billion annually with a goal of $100 billion. He also announced upcoming intergovernmental commission meeting in Turkey and noted that about seven million Russians visit Turkey each year.
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.
The EU has sanctioned FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich over his support for the annexation of Crimea, prompting him to suspend his duties. The move, hailed by Ukraine, comes as Dvorkovich faces challengers in the upcoming FIDE election.
A Russian ballistic missile strike on a defence industry event in Ukraine's Kyiv region killed 10 people and injured almost 100, Ukrainian officials said. The Kremlin said it would pursue 'total victory' while waiting for new US peace proposals.
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Irkutsk Aviation Plant, where he inspected a prototype of the modernized Yak-130M combat trainer aircraft. The aircraft, featuring over 50% renewed equipment, is designed for a range of combat missions, with trials planned to conclude in December 2028 and deliveries expected to begin in late 2028.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar have denied reports that Slovakia joined the Coalition of the Willing, saying the country's ambassador to Paris only attended a meeting as an observer. Slovak officials also reiterated that Bratislava provides only humanitarian aid to Ukraine and does not support the war against Russia.
Talks between the Indian government and leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) youth movement ended without a breakthrough on Friday, with the government requesting time until Saturday afternoon to respond to the demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The protests, sparked by exam paper leaks, have drawn tens of thousands of young people to Delhi and disrupted parliament.
MAGA influencer Laura Loomer changed her long-standing anti-Ukraine stance after visiting Kyiv and interviewing President Volodymyr Zelensky. She apologized for past statements, met with a prominent rabbi, and hinted at a meeting between Zelensky and Trump next week.
Arkady Dvorkovich has suspended his duties as FIDE president due to EU sanctions and will not run for re-election in September. He called the sanctions unlawful and unfair. Former president Kirsan Ilyumzhinov also will not seek the post, leaving three candidates in the race.
The United States and Saudi Arabia have agreed on a civilian nuclear cooperation deal, but President Trump's late demand that Riyadh first normalize ties with Israel has complicated matters. While opponents in Israel criticize Prime Minister Netanyahu for the agreement, Trump's new condition has shifted the political landscape.
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi met his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Manila for their first exchange in six years. Motegi reaffirmed Japan's sanctions policy while emphasizing the need for continued dialogue as neighbors, and reiterated Tokyo's claims to the southern Kuril Islands.
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) detained a 30-year-old woman in Moscow as she allegedly attempted to plant an explosive device under a security officer's car. The FSB says she acted on instructions from Ukrainian intelligence services, had undergone training in Ukraine, and confessed to the plot.
The Bank of Russia has reduced its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 14% per annum, a move that goes against analysts' forecasts. The regulator cited easing underlying inflation but noted the need for a more gradual easing path due to fiscal policy and supply-side factors.
Russian Investigative Committee Chairman Alexander Bastrykin says over 16,800 foreign mercenaries have joined Ukrainian forces, while Ukraine's military ombudswoman reports about 16,000 foreign volunteers from 72 countries. Both figures highlight the international dimension of the conflict, with nearly 40% of volunteers coming from Latin America.
Ukrainian drones hit a Wildberries warehouse in Saint Petersburg, sparking a large fire that sent smoke over the city. Three people were injured, and two of the retailer's warehouses suspended operations. President Zelensky alleges the facilities supplied sanctioned drone components, a claim Russia denies.