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As NATO leaders gather in Ankara for a summit on July 7-8, US officials express uncertainty about the meeting's outcome, with European allies hoping to avoid a major confrontation with President Trump. Key issues include defense spending, military readiness, and security in the Strait of Hormuz.
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz, catching fire. The incident has heightened concerns over shipping security in the vital waterway, with reports of multiple vessels attacked and suspicion falling on Iran.
A tanker caught fire off the coast of Oman after being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, according to UK maritime authorities. Iranian television said the tanker ignored warnings, but Tehran did not directly claim the assault. No casualties or environmental impact have been reported.
Ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7-8, European leaders are reportedly set to announce a two-year aid package for Ukraine worth at least €140 billion, with the United States declining to contribute. NATO members have yet to agree on the timing of future assistance, with Italy opposing the extension of aid into 2027.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jakarta for the opening leg of a three-nation tour covering Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hindu reported ceremonial welcomes with President Prabowo Subianto, talks on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, defence agreements, and a joint visit to inaugurate restoration work at the Prambanan Temple complex.
Massive crowds gathered in Tehran for the funeral procession of Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an Israeli air strike. The procession moved through the capital, with mourners chanting and carrying banners. Political figures and family members attended, while the new supreme leader remained absent.
Seven OPEC+ producers, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, agreed to increase oil production quotas by 188,000 barrels per day from August, marking the fifth consecutive monthly hike. The move comes as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz gradually returns to normal following the US-Israeli war with Iran, though output remains below pre-conflict levels.
Millions gathered in Tehran for the funeral procession of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in a US-Israeli airstrike on February 28. The six-day event aims to strengthen national unity amid ongoing war negotiations, with calls for revenge against US and Israeli leaders.
Mourners flooded Tehran's streets for the funeral procession of late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with some calling for the death of U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The crowd appeared larger than the 2020 procession for Gen. Qassem Soleimani, though authorities gave no immediate count. Negotiations over the U.S.-Iran war are paused until after burial.
Funeral processions for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei have begun in Tehran and Najaf, with week-long ceremonies planned across Iran and Iraq before his burial in Mashhad. Khamenei was killed in late February in joint US-Israeli strikes, and his son Mojtaba has succeeded him.
The funeral procession for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began in Tehran on Monday, with authorities preparing for massive crowds. State media reported that mourners gathered in Imam Hussein Square, and an effigy of President Trump was hanged. The event is seen as a display of strength by the regime, with attention on succession as his son Mojtaba has not appeared publicly.
The UN human rights chief has warned that Sudan's conflict is spiraling as drone strikes kill dozens in El Obeid, with sexual violence and mass displacement worsening the humanitarian crisis. The call for international action comes amid broader global instability.
Iran prepares for the funeral procession of slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with massive crowds expected in Tehran. International leaders pay tribute, while Israel monitors the event and regional tensions persist.
Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis has urged Andy Burnham, expected to become UK prime minister, to commit to a trajectory towards Nato's 3.5% of GDP defence spending target. Reports detail a £4.7bn funding gap in the defence investment plan and Treasury's lack of analysis on trade-offs, while Nato's chief expresses confidence in Burnham's commitment.
Pakistan's capital Islamabad is emerging as the leading candidate to host the next round of U.S.-Iran technical negotiations, according to diplomatic sources cited by Dawn. The talks, expected to resume in mid-July after delays, will focus on Iran's nuclear programme, sanctions relief, and frozen assets.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and other senior officials attended funeral ceremonies for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, but his successor and son Mojtaba Khamenei remained absent. The week-long funeral has paused US-Iran talks, which President Trump said may be 'over' after recent strikes.
Iran's ambassador to China says the new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei shares his late father's positive view of bilateral ties, and hints at possible service fees for Strait of Hormuz transit, with possible Chinese exemptions. China reaffirms its commitment to the relationship, welcomes a recent Iran-US memorandum, and calls for calm negotiations.
India is expanding domestic crude exploration following disruptions caused by the Middle East war and Strait of Hormuz restrictions. Oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri says the energy crunch has spurred efforts to tap unexplored areas, while India has diversified its crude suppliers from 27 to 41 countries.
Iran's ambassador to China says vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz will be charged service fees, with 'special considerations' for friendly nations. The move comes despite US objections, as the initial US-Iran deal provided for free passage for 60 days.
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.