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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov discussed the potential for further Putin-Trump talks, US mediation in Ukraine, and Russia-China drills, while questioning Washington's neutrality and criticizing Trump's remarks on escalation.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia is fully aware of US weapons and military technology supplies to Ukraine and holds no illusions about it. He also expressed hope that US efforts to resolve the conflict peacefully will succeed, while Russian air defenses reported intercepting Ukrainian drones over multiple regions.
Iran's Foreign Ministry stated that President Trump's comments on the end of the ceasefire regime with Tehran demonstrate US non-compliance with a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding. Separately, Iranian sources say Iran has not asked to resume negotiations and sees no near-term talks, despite Trump's claim that Washington agreed to continue at Iran's request.
Russia and China launched the Joint Sea 2026 naval exercises in Qingdao, focusing on submarine rescue, anti-submarine warfare, and joint operations. The drills, which concluded on July 13, included live-fire exercises and were framed by both sides as defensive and not directed against third countries.
US officials believe the latest round of strikes on Iran could last from a day to a month, depending on Tehran's actions. The escalation follows President Trump's declaration that the June ceasefire memorandum is void, with both sides signaling continued confrontation. Reports highlight economic and political pressures on both nations that could limit further escalation.
US President Donald Trump said he believed Israel would withdraw troops from southern Lebanon, citing a deal with Lebanon and discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Defense Minister Israel Katz rejected the claim, stating Israel would remain in security zones until Hezbollah is disarmed, highlighting a rift between the allies.
The United States and Iran have exchanged fire for a second consecutive night, with US forces striking 170 targets in 48 hours and Iran launching retaliatory attacks on US bases in the region. President Trump declared the ceasefire over, while Iran's top negotiator vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz under Iranian control.
The U.S. Department of Defense and Navy have sent requests for information to major South Korean shipbuilders, including HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and Hanwha Ocean, regarding destroyer design and shipbuilding capacity. The move follows President Trump's inquiry about building 10 U.S. Navy vessels and comes after South Korea's setback in Canada's submarine program.
Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the UN Chiefs of Police Summit 2026, including with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, who appreciated Pakistan's role in promoting peace. Naqvi also met his Russian and Chinese counterparts to discuss security cooperation, and with Sri Lanka's public security minister to boost coordination on narcotics and police training.
The International Monetary Fund has downgraded its 2026 global growth forecast for the second time this year, citing the lingering effects of the war in the Middle East on energy markets. The IMF now expects the world economy to grow 3% this year, with an AI-driven technology boom only partly offsetting the shock.
Recent exchanges of fire between the US and Iran have put the fragile ceasefire and the Islamabad MoU at risk, with both sides accusing each other of violations. Analysts and officials call for restraint and renewed diplomatic efforts to prevent a wider conflict.
Former US national security adviser Michael Flynn opposes South Korea developing nuclear weapons, warning it would heighten tensions and suggesting reliance on US extended deterrence. Meanwhile, former deputy national security adviser Alex Wong sees potential for diplomacy with North Korea if strategic conditions change, pointing to President Trump's interest in Kim Jong-un and President Lee Jae-myung's openness to dialogue.
Following a US military operation against Tehran, Israel is bracing for a possible Iranian response, with assessments that Iran does not intend to return to full fighting. Defense officials highlight differing Israeli and US priorities regarding Iran, while US forces remain in Israel until 2027.
US President Donald Trump has warned that Washington will respond to any Iranian attack with 20 strikes, saying the US hit Iran 'very hard' after an earlier incident. The warning follows US Central Command's additional strikes on Iranian targets, with Trump also stating the ceasefire with Iran is no longer in effect.
The US State Department criticized China for providing only a few hours' notice before a submarine-launched ballistic missile test in the Pacific, saying it fell short of standards followed by other nuclear powers. The test, China's first known SLBM launch since 1982, drew concern from regional nations and analysts see it as a strategic signal.
NATO leaders gathered in Ankara for a summit marked by billions in procurement deals and pledges of unity, while tensions with US President Donald Trump over defence spending and the Iran conflict loom large. Secretary General Mark Rutte defended the alliance's strength and Trump's commitment, despite criticism and questions about unity.
The United States has carried out new waves of strikes against Iran, targeting missile and coastal defense sites in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire over and vowed to hit Iran hard, while Iran has retaliated with attacks on Gulf states and claimed strikes on US-linked facilities. Oil prices surged amid fears of renewed conflict.
The United States has carried out a new round of airstrikes on Iranian targets, responding to a drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes, which targeted missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar positions, mark an escalation despite a fragile ceasefire agreement. President Trump warned of further action, while Iran has yet to comment officially.
The United States has announced it will remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, a designation in place since 1979. The decision, which will take effect in 45 days unless Congress blocks it, was announced by President Donald Trump after meeting Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at a NATO summit in Ankara. The move is seen as a significant boost to Syria's economic recovery and international reintegration.
China has launched a second coast guard patrol east of Taiwan, prompting Taipei to deploy monitoring vessels and vow to expel Chinese ships. Beijing frames the patrols as a response to Japan-Philippines maritime boundary talks, while analysts see a new 'normal' in Beijing's pressure campaign.