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AI summarySlovak Prime Minister Robert Fico criticized Western military aid to Ukraine, warning that advanced weapons operated by foreign soldiers could provoke a Russian retaliatory strike. He also confirmed Slovakia will not participate in military loans and reiterated the country's commitment to humanitarian aid and peaceful dialogue.
AI summaryIran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has dismissed US statements about a direct military communication line in the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran and Washington continue to talk through political channels, according to Iranian officials.
AI summaryPakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has declared that Pakistan has emerged as a 'peacemaker' following its role in facilitating an agreement between the US and Iran. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's first foreign visit after the conflict was to Pakistan, where he expressed gratitude for Islamabad's mediation efforts.
AI summaryThree days after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, rescuers and civilians race against time to find survivors, with at least 920 dead and more than 51,000 missing. Authorities restrict access to the hardest-hit La Guaira state, while Acting President Delcy Rodriguez defends the government's response and international aid arrives.
AI summaryIsrael and Lebanon, with US mediation, signed a trilateral framework agreement in Washington aimed at ending their conflict. The deal outlines a sequenced process for Lebanese sovereignty and Hezbollah's disarmament, but does not mandate immediate Israeli withdrawal. Hezbollah rejected the agreement, while regional actors like the UAE expressed cautious optimism.
AI summaryTASS reports the full FIFA World Cup round of 16 lineup is confirmed, with Colombia the last team to qualify after a 1-0 win over Ghana. The tournament's expanded 48-team format meant the knockout stage began with a round of 32, and the final is set for July 19.
AI summaryA Russian unmanned aircraft expert told TASS that NATO member states cooperated in assembling drones used in attacks on the Moscow Region, identifying a Turkish-made navigation system. The expert also said European countries are increasingly involved in producing strike UAVs for Ukraine.
AI summaryCape Verde has advanced to the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup without winning a single group-stage match, a feat not achieved since 1998. The debutants drew all three games in Group H and will now face defending champions Argentina.
AI summaryRussia's Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Alexander Trofimov stated that Moscow seeks to systematically nullify the effect of Western sanctions by diversifying trade ties and creating alternative mechanisms. He also said Russia is not initiating discussions on lifting sanctions but considers their entrenchment unacceptable, and that Western attempts to economically strangle Russia have failed.
AI summaryLebanese President Joseph Aoun praised the signing of a US-brokered framework agreement with Israel as a step toward restoring sovereignty, while Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stressed the need for full Israeli withdrawal. The deal aims to disarm Hezbollah and enable Israeli forces to leave Lebanon.
AI summaryPresident Donald Trump warned on Friday that any country imposing a digital services tax on US companies would face a 100% tariff on all goods exported to the United States. The threat, posted on Truth Social, specifically targets European nations discussing such taxes, and has drawn a swift response from the European Commission.
AI summaryThe Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues, with the death toll exceeding 320 according to the latest government bulletin. Confirmed cases have surpassed 1,500, with new infections and fatalities reported daily. The outbreak began in May and has also affected neighboring Uganda.
AI summaryIsrael and Lebanon have signed a US-mediated framework agreement in Washington, described as a first step toward ending hostilities and establishing lasting peace. The deal, which includes provisions for a ceasefire and Israeli troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon, has drawn mixed reactions from residents and analysts.
AI summaryRussia's Defense Ministry announced the return of 160 Russian servicemen from Ukrainian captivity in exchange for 160 Ukrainian prisoners. The servicemen arrived in Belarus and later landed in the Moscow Region, with the exchange facilitated by the United Arab Emirates.
AI summaryBRICS energy ministers meeting in Gurugram, India, adopted a joint communique on strengthening cooperation in energy security, sustainable development, and resilient infrastructure. Russia announced plans to expand technology exports to BRICS countries and voiced support for an Indian-led hydrogen research initiative.
AI summaryReports indicate Oman is considering fees for services related to passage through the Strait of Hormuz, though its foreign minister says no transit fees are planned. The US has reportedly threatened sanctions, and regional concerns persist over a possible joint Omani-Iranian toll system.
AI summaryRussian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak has instructed agencies and companies to develop new measures to stabilize the fuel market, including a mechanism for supplying agricultural producers and targeted support for vulnerable regions. Novak also highlighted the challenges of supplying remote territories and noted that panic buying had driven up demand by 20-30%.
AI summarySevastopol's governor reported that power has been restored to most customers after temporary restrictions, though some districts remain without electricity. Earlier, over 100 streets and ten villages were cut off due to an accident outside the region, and repairs were complicated by drone activity.
AI summaryRussian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko met in Valdai for informal talks covering the Union State agenda, trade and economic cooperation, and regional security, with Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin joining on the second day. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the discussions were highly substantive, and denied that Lukashenko conveyed messages from Ukrainian President Zelensky.
AI summaryThe Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant stated that a Ukrainian attack caused no casualties and only non-critical damage to an electrical workshop building. Separately, plant director Yury Chernichuk said all critical damage from past Ukrainian attacks has been repaired, citing backup systems and ongoing restoration work.