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AI summaryRussian Federation Council Deputy Speaker Konstantin Kosachev said Russia and Belarus would respond jointly to any military aggression against Belarus, calling Ukrainian President Zelensky's recent threats 'irrational' and warning that any attack would face a united response from the two allies.
AI summaryRussian officials said the UN has not provided substantive responses to Moscow's appeals regarding a strike on a college in Starobelsk that killed 21 people. Moscow has handed over evidence and offered to arrange a UN delegation visit to the site.
AI summaryQatar's Foreign Ministry says US-Iran negotiations are ongoing despite no high-level talks, with technical meetings continuing. A ceasefire and memorandum of understanding are in effect, but officials stress that guarantees depend on the situation on the ground.
AI summaryIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced an agreement with Qatar to unblock $6 billion of Tehran's frozen assets, with total Iranian holdings in Qatar reported at $12 billion. However, a US official cited by the New York Post says no funds have been released and conditions must be met first.
AI summaryThe US and European powers have failed to agree on a new high representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, with Washington backing an Italian diplomat who some say has little knowledge of the country. Russia has criticized the maneuvering, warning that bypassing the UN Security Council undermines the Dayton Agreement.
AI summaryA three-year-old boy was pulled alive from rubble six days after devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, offering a rare moment of hope amid a deepening humanitarian crisis. The death toll remains contested, with reports ranging from 1,719 to 2,295, while the UN warns of urgent needs for food and shelter.
AI summaryUS Vice President JD Vance has stated that no tolls will be charged for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, countering a proposal reportedly submitted by Oman. Vance also expressed confidence in a US-Iran mechanism to keep the waterway open, noting that around 15 million barrels of oil have already been transported.
AI summaryAs US envoys arrive in Qatar for talks, Iran and Oman have agreed to discuss the future administration of the Strait of Hormuz, with proposals for service fees and a temporary no-charge period. Qatar opposes tolls, while Iran links progress to $3 billion, and Washington insists on free passage.
AI summaryThe US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that children born in the United States are citizens under the 14th Amendment, striking down President Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship. The ruling preserves birthright citizenship and has significant implications for immigrant families, including thousands of Indian professionals on temporary visas.
AI summaryThe US is set to invest over $4bn in upgrading its military and spy bases across the UK, including new bunkers in Suffolk reportedly for nuclear weapons, according to official documents and plans presented at a military engineering conference. The largest expenditure, $1.6bn, will go to RAF Lakenheath, with additional funds for RAF Mildenhall, RAF Fairford, and Menwith Hill.
AI summaryPolish President Karol Nawrocki is reportedly considering limiting contact with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky amid plans to create a Ukrainian heroes' pantheon including Stepan Bandera. Tensions have risen since Zelensky named a military unit after UPA heroes, leading to the revocation of a Polish state award and reciprocal measures from Kyiv.
AI summaryThe dollar surpassed 80 rubles on Forex for the first time since April 3, 2026, as Alfa-Bank's chief economist forecasts 87 rubles by end of 2026 and 95 rubles next year, citing recovering imports and pressure on export revenues.
AI summaryIn a telephone conversation, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed preparations for the upcoming 12th Forum of Interregional Cooperation in Omsk. Tokayev also shared impressions from his Brussels visit, which resulted in agreements with the EU worth over $12 billion.
AI summaryUS envoys have arrived in Doha for talks with mediators, not direct negotiations with Iran, according to Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman. The development follows a US official's statement that both sides would 'stand down for now' and technical talks would continue, though Iran's deputy foreign minister has denied plans for such talks this week.
AI summaryRosatom reports completed construction work and ongoing cold hydrostatic tests at the first unit of Turkey's Akkuyu nuclear plant, with the launch targeted for 2026. The company also highlights the project's contribution to Turkey's climate goals and its plans for COP31.
AI summaryThe Bank of Russia purchased yuan on the domestic market with settlements on June 29, 2026, in the amount of 5.5 billion rubles ($70.56 million), according to data published on the regulator's website. The central bank also conducted yuan purchases with settlements on other dates, including June 30, July 1, and July 6.
AI summaryIn his latest briefing, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov addressed the death of a child in a drone attack, ongoing discussions on fuel imports, and the resignation of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. He also commented on threats against Belarus and talks with Belgrade over NIS.
AI summaryThe Russian Red Cross has confirmed the whereabouts of 3,451 Russians missing since 2022 amid the Ukrainian crisis and detailed repatriation processes taking six weeks to six months, with help from international and national bodies.
AI summaryVyacheslav Fetisov has said a return friendly match between Russian and US hockey teams could take place in the United States. The initial game is set for July 1 in Moscow, and the event is a goodwill initiative by the chambers of commerce of both countries.
AI summaryKremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has called on the international community to pay attention to what he described as crimes by the Kiev regime against civilians, following the death of a six-month-old baby in a drone attack near Moscow. Russia also reported downing 419 Ukrainian drones overnight, while officials and lawmakers condemned Western silence on such incidents.