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AI summaryA delegation from Oman arrived in Iran for discussions on managing shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, as the US and Iran continue airstrikes for the 14th consecutive day. The two countries agreed to continue consultations on ensuring security and freedom of navigation, against the backdrop of regional tensions.
AI summaryThe 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.
AI summaryThe International Criminal Court's member states voted on Friday to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan, with 82 of 125 members supporting his dismissal over allegations of sexual misconduct. Khan denies the allegations and plans to challenge the decision, which comes amid a renewed US campaign against the court.
AI summarySudan has rejected US allegations of chemical weapons use by its armed forces, stating that Washington failed to provide evidence to Sudan or the OPCW. Khartoum also accused the US of ignoring its repeated invitations for on-site investigations and referenced past false US claims, including the 1998 destruction of a Sudanese pharmaceutical factory.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump has threatened the European Union with 'substantial' tariffs after the bloc fined Google nearly $1 billion for breaching competition laws. Trump announced a Section 301 trade investigation into EU practices, calling the fines 'illegal and highly unethical.' The EU has defended its actions, citing an investigation that found Google gave preferential treatment to its own services.
AI summaryThe 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.
AI summaryAs fighting persists in eastern DR Congo, the neutralization of the FDLR militia remains a central sticking point between Kinshasa and Kigali. A US-brokered peace deal has yet to yield tangible progress, with the Congolese government now pushing a demobilization memorandum on the diplomatic track.
AI summaryCountries worldwide have reacted to the latest US tariffs imposed under Section 301, which target 60 to 80 trading partners with duties of 10 to 12.5 percent. Australia, New Zealand, the EU, and China have rejected the forced-labor rationale, with China signaling it will hold off on retaliation.
AI summaryThe 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.
AI summaryA cyclosporiasis outbreak has sickened thousands across the US, with the CDC investigating over 7,400 potential cases across nine states. Health officials expect the outbreak to continue through August, while a former FDA official has criticized the federal response as mismanaged.
AI summaryBritain says its armed forces are ready to defend the country after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that any base used by the US is a 'legitimate target'. The UK continues to support US defensive operations while ruling out involvement in offensive strikes.
AI summaryThe US State Department has summoned Malaysia's ambassador to Washington to explain Kuala Lumpur's longstanding policy of not recognising Israel, following a diplomatic row triggered by Malaysia's entry ban on Israeli nationals. The dispute has drawn in US lawmakers and analysts suggest it is unlikely to force a major shift in Malaysia's foreign policy.
AI summaryMAGA 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.
AI summaryArkady 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.
AI summaryThe 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.
AI summaryThe Trump administration has imposed new tariffs on over 80 countries, citing failures to enforce forced labor bans. Democrats and some Republicans criticize the move as a pretext for an illegal tariff policy, while Brazil rejects the administration's justification.
AI summaryAs President Xi Jinping's planned September visit to Washington approaches, Washington and Beijing have exchanged new trade and tech restrictions. Analysts view the measures as targeted pressure plays unlikely to derail the summit, though some warn of risks to the high-stakes meeting.
AI summaryIran's Health Ministry spokesman said at least 55 people have been killed and 629 injured in US strikes between June 27 and July 23. An earlier report put the death toll at 35 for the initial period.
AI summaryRussian 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.
AI summarySouth Korea's veterans ministry announced plans to identify and honor more independence activists, award over 600 previously unrecognized patriots, and launch a special bill for the 2029 Invictus Games in Daejeon. Minister Kwon Oh-eul also highlighted expanded compensation for surviving spouses and descendants of veterans and activists.