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NATO leaders gathered in Ankara amid renewed US criticism and European pledges of €70 billion in military aid to Ukraine, while Russia denounced the summit's decisions. The meeting highlighted the alliance's debates over burden-sharing and collective defense.
Ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7-8, European leaders are reportedly set to announce a two-year aid package for Ukraine worth at least €140 billion, with the United States declining to contribute. NATO members have yet to agree on the timing of future assistance, with Italy opposing the extension of aid into 2027.
Germany's federal cabinet has approved the 2027 draft budget, featuring €555.4 billion in spending and over €200 billion in new borrowing, with a significant boost for defense. In a separate development, reports indicate Canada has selected German shipbuilder TKMS for a submarine deal.
The Philippine Senate has opened the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, who faces charges of misusing state funds and threatening President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The trial, expected to last 92 days, comes amid a deepening feud between the two political dynasties and could determine Duterte's political future.
Liberia has charged five individuals and a logistics company over the seizure of about 237.6 kilograms of cocaine at Roberts International Airport. The case, valued at over US$19 million, has also led to a Senate hearing and a presidential investigation, with attention on a previously dismissed airport official known as 'US Marshall.'
Seven OPEC+ producers, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, agreed to increase oil production quotas by 188,000 barrels per day from August, marking the fifth consecutive monthly hike. The move comes as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz gradually returns to normal following the US-Israeli war with Iran, though output remains below pre-conflict levels.
Hamas has announced the dissolution of its government emergency committee in Gaza, transferring administrative powers to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) as part of the US-brokered peace plan. Israeli officials have dismissed the move as a stunt aimed at avoiding disarmament, while the NCAG says it will be guided by 'actions, not promises.'
Millions gathered in Tehran for the funeral procession of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in a US-Israeli airstrike on February 28. The six-day event aims to strengthen national unity amid ongoing war negotiations, with calls for revenge against US and Israeli leaders.
Neymar indicated his international career is over after Brazil's 2-1 round-of-16 loss to Norway at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he scored a stoppage-time penalty. The 34-year-old, Brazil's all-time top scorer, made his debut at the same stadium in 2010. The elimination marks Brazil's worst World Cup performance since 1990.
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Damascus on Monday evening, the first visit by a Western European head of state since Syria's new authorities took power in December 2024. The trip follows Syria's announcement of his expected visit and includes talks on bilateral ties and economic cooperation.
England survived a nerve-racking encounter at the Azteca Stadium, beating co-hosts Mexico 3-2 to reach the World Cup quarterfinals. Jude Bellingham scored twice and Harry Kane added a penalty, while 10-man England held on after Mexico fought back.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said some Christian villages in southern Lebanon sought annexation by Israel for protection from Hezbollah, a claim denied by local officials and residents. The comments come as Israel maintains a military presence in the region following a US-brokered agreement.
FIFA has suspended Folarin Balogun's one-match ban after US President Donald Trump asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review the red card, clearing the striker to play against Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16. The decision has drawn praise from Trump and the US team, but outrage from Belgium and criticism from European football bodies.
The United States has sanctioned a major Rwandan gold refinery, its executives, and three mining companies, accusing them of smuggling minerals from rebel-controlled areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The measures target the Gasabo Gold Refinery and its leadership, while Rwandan officials have rejected similar allegations in the past.
Iran prepares for the funeral procession of slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with massive crowds expected in Tehran. International leaders pay tribute, while Israel monitors the event and regional tensions persist.
US President Donald Trump plans to meet with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky on July 8 on the sidelines of the NATO summit, and then hold follow-up talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a senior US official cited by Reuters. The goal is to end hostilities as soon as possible.
New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan's new book, 'Regime Change', documents Donald Trump's second term, describing it as an 'Imperial Presidency' that is fundamentally remaking the office. The book details the administration's secretiveness, particularly regarding Trump's health, and how Trump has avoided the establishment influences that constrained his first term.
Pakistan's capital Islamabad is emerging as the leading candidate to host the next round of U.S.-Iran technical negotiations, according to diplomatic sources cited by Dawn. The talks, expected to resume in mid-July after delays, will focus on Iran's nuclear programme, sanctions relief, and frozen assets.
US law enforcement has seized over 600 drones flying near World Cup venues, according to The Guardian, while TASS reported over 400 interceptions based on FBI Director statements. Violators face fines up to $100,000 and confiscation, with arrests already made for operating without proper certification.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and other senior officials attended funeral ceremonies for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, but his successor and son Mojtaba Khamenei remained absent. The week-long funeral has paused US-Iran talks, which President Trump said may be 'over' after recent strikes.