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US President Donald Trump has said a civilian nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia will only be approved if Riyadh joins the Abraham Accords and normalises relations with Israel. The condition has cast doubt on the agreement, as Saudi Arabia has long refused to recognise Israel without a pathway to Palestinian statehood.
The Trump administration accused Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI of covertly distilling capabilities from US models, but global AI experts and a Moonshot employee pushed back, arguing the claims lack justification. Separately, Moonshot launched a Kimi Ambassador Program to build global community engagement.
Mali's government has dismissed reports that the US is considering military action against the al-Qaeda-linked group JNIM. The reports, attributed to The Washington Post, suggest the Trump administration is divided over potential strikes, with National Security Council official Sebastian Gorka as a leading advocate. Mali's Foreign Minister says there has been no official confirmation from Washington.
The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a nuclear cooperation agreement that could allow the kingdom to enrich uranium. The deal, signed by US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, includes a bilateral safeguards agreement and is expected to expand American nuclear exports, but it has drawn criticism over nonproliferation concerns and faced potential conditions from President Trump.
The House passed a $1.15 trillion defense authorization bill in a near-party-line vote, sparking bipartisan criticism over a provision expanding U.S.-Israel military technology cooperation and a Trump-backed voting restrictions measure. Critics warn of sovereignty and national security risks.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reiterated Moscow's openness to negotiations while stressing the continued special military operation. He also pointed to EU pressure on Kyiv. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Manila, signaling ongoing diplomatic contacts.
China's AI models have narrowed the gap with US counterparts to just months, according to recent reports, prompting Washington to weigh export controls and new initiatives. The US is also launching efforts to promote its AI in Southeast Asia, while a senior Anthropic executive claims a 6-9 month US lead.
The United States Central Command has rejected Iran's assertion that it controls the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that the waterway remains open for transit. Tensions have escalated with Iran's Gulf neighbors attacked and the strait's closure announced, while the US military says it has helped hundreds of ships transit since May.
At the 27th ASEAN Plus Three Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila, South Korea, China, and Japan agreed to strengthen cooperation on supply chains and food and energy security amid the Middle East crisis. South Korea also reaffirmed its partnership with ASEAN, unveiling new initiatives in AI and cultural industries.
US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering expanding military operations against Iran, with options including intensified bombing, seizing Strait of Hormuz islands, and striking energy facilities. US and Israeli officials suggest an expansion could occur within days as the US bolsters forces in the Middle East.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Manila on the sidelines of ASEAN events, focusing on the Ukraine conflict. The meeting, initiated by the United States, lasted over half an hour, with Lavrov reaffirming Moscow's commitment to proposals from last year's Alaska summit and stressing that further arms supplies to Kiev are unacceptable.
The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a civilian nuclear cooperation deal, including two agreements on peaceful nuclear cooperation and bilateral safeguards, with the deal to be submitted to Congress for review. Concerns persist over a possible uranium enrichment facility and the potential for a regional arms race. President Trump has stated the deal is contingent on Saudi Arabia recognizing Israel.
A meeting between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is scheduled for July 23 on the sidelines of ASEAN events in Manila. Lavrov has indicated he will seek clarifications on US President Donald Trump's statements about a quick resolution to the conflict in Ukraine, among other topics.
Eight officials from a U.S. House Appropriations subcommittee toured South Korean shipyards earlier this month, inspecting warship capabilities at Hanwha Ocean Co. and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. The visit comes amid White House efforts to authorize foreign shipbuilding for the U.S. Navy, despite a long-standing ban on foreign construction of U.S. military vessels.
Israel's UN ambassador Danny Danon called NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani a 'clown' for urging federal arrest of PM Netanyahu, as Tel Aviv's vice mayor challenged him to a boxing match. Israeli officials accused Mamdani of antisemitism and promoting hatred.
The Australian share market is expected to open higher following a rally on Wall Street, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq all finishing up. Oil prices have dropped below $US84 per barrel, while the Australian dollar is trading at 70 US cents.
US President Donald Trump warned that the US would destroy one bridge or power plant each time Iran fires at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, as the conflict escalates. Iran's foreign minister responded with an 'eye for an eye' doctrine, and US strikes on Iran continued overnight. The confrontation has driven oil prices above $93 a barrel and raised global economic concerns.
US President Donald Trump said Iran wants to meet with the US but is not yet ready to do so in a meaningful way, predicting that Tehran will be ready 'very soon' to reach an agreement. His remarks come amid ongoing US and Israeli military operations against Iran that began in late February and resumed in July.
A US judge has set a trial date of June 1, 2027 for former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on drug trafficking charges. Both have pleaded not guilty, and Maduro's lawyer plans to challenge the legality of the US military operation that brought them to New York.
U.S. President Donald Trump warned that the United States will bomb an Iranian bridge or power plant if Iran fires at a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. He also reiterated threats against nuclear sites and claimed Iran wants nuclear talks. Tensions rise amid Houthi threats and global energy concerns.