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With Iran's regional power in decline, Israeli officials and analysts are increasingly focused on Turkey as a potential successor threat. Prime Minister Netanyahu has launched a public campaign against a possible US sale of F-35 jets to Ankara, while experts debate Turkey's intentions and the implications for regional stability.
At the NATO summit in Ankara, President Donald Trump told Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that the US would lift sanctions imposed over Turkey's purchase of Russian S-400 systems, and raised the possibility of Turkey rejoining the F-35 programme. Analysts see a potential 'strategic reset' in US-Turkey relations, though congressional hurdles remain. Trump also criticized NATO allies for not supporting US military action in the Middle East and hinted at a possible troop withdrawal from Europe.
Israel has shared new intelligence with the US about an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate President Donald Trump, according to reports from The Wall Street Journal and CNN. The claims come amid renewed US-Iranian tensions, with Iranian officials dismissing the reports as baseless and US sources questioning their credibility.
According to Jerusalem Post reports, Israel is prepared to join the US in striking Iran if President Trump requests it, though IDF officials say Israel isn't planning to be drawn into the US-Iran exchanges. The reports also detail renewed US-Iran strikes, Trump's comments on a possible deal, and IDF coordination with the US military.
North Korean Premier Pak Thae-song arrived in Beijing for a three-day visit to mark the 65th anniversary of the signing of a friendship treaty with China. Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Pak, emphasizing bilateral relations and strategic cooperation, while South Korea's unification ministry said it would monitor developments.
SK Hynix has raised $26.5bn in a US listing, the largest-ever debut by a foreign firm on Wall Street. The offering, priced at $149 per American depositary share, was heavily oversubscribed as investors bet on AI-driven memory chip demand. Analysts see the move as a landmark for Korea's chip industry but raise questions about the local capital market.
The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to at least 5,278, with 16,740 injured opportun. The disaster has triggered a humanitarian crisis with 1.2 million tons of debris and warnings from the WHO. International responses include EU aid and Pope Leo's solidarity, while interim President Delcy Rodriguez urges lifting sanctions.
Palm Beach International Airport in Florida was officially renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport, with the FAA identifier changed from PBI to DJT. The renaming, signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis, has drawn both celebration and criticism, with funding and legal challenges emerging.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said Moscow and Beijing are discussing all aspects of a Ukraine settlement and praised China's balanced position, while the Chinese Embassy in Washington urged Kiev to view Beijing's role objectively, reiterating that dialogue and negotiation are the only viable path.
Technical talks between US and Iranian negotiators continue despite the US resuming large-scale strikes on Iran on July 8, according to TASS reporting. Israel has expressed readiness to join future US attacks if requested, and US forces are preparing for potential strikes, even as Washington pursues diplomatic solutions.
Australia has lodged a formal objection to a US proposal to impose a 12.5% tariff on Australian products, arguing there is no credible evidentiary basis for the finding. The tariff, linked to a broader investigation into forced labor, has drawn criticism from Australian officials and industry leaders, who say it unfairly singles out Australia compared to other nations.
Eight men face murder and terrorism conspiracy charges over an alleged plan to attack a UFC event at the White House in June. The plot, which involved drones and snipers, was reportedly thwarted after law enforcement learned of the threat days before the event.
Iran and the US are locked in a new cycle of clashes over control of the Strait of Hormuz, rooted in differing interpretations of last month's memorandum of understanding. The US has attacked southern Iran and rescinded oil waivers, while Iran has launched projectiles toward Bahrain and Kuwait and shot down a US drone.
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias expressed strong opposition to Turkey potentially rejoining the F-35 program, warning that advanced American weapons should not be used against NATO allies. Athens fears this could upset the military balance in the Aegean, especially as Greece prepares to receive its own F-35s by 2028.
David Hearn, a three-time US Olympian, pleaded not guilty to damaging the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington DC. The case has drawn national attention amid accusations that the Trump administration is shifting blame for a troubled renovation.
Germany has agreed to purchase US Tomahawk cruise missiles and Typhon launchers, with a formal agreement expected in August. The deal, announced by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, is framed as a stopgap measure while Europe seeks to develop its own systems. Reports highlight ongoing tensions between immediate defence needs and long-term European strategic autonomy.
Three weeks after the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz have renewed tensions, with both sides exchanging strikes and global energy markets on edge. Traffic through the critical waterway has fallen sharply, and negotiations in Doha ended without agreement.
Spanish officials responded calmly to US President Donald Trump's criticism and threat to halt trade, with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez calling relations 'constructive' and Minister Pablo Bustinduy asserting Spain's sovereignty. Trump's remarks centered on Spain's stance on Iran and NATO spending.
President Donald Trump has agreed to grant Ukraine a licence to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors domestically, as Kyiv faces critically low stockpiles amid intensifying Russian strikes. The offer, made at the NATO summit in Ankara, is seen as a diplomatic victory for Ukraine, though experts caution that production could take years.
Ukrainian officials say a US license to produce Patriot interceptor missiles is being processed but could take months, with production potentially delayed by a year or more due to complexity. Meanwhile, Lockheed Martin announced a lower-cost Patriot interceptor, the PAC-3 ACE, with initial production possible within 36 months.