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AI summaryDespite reports of a signed memorandum and a tentative ceasefire, Tehran insists no final deal has been reached with Washington. Iran's supreme leader has conditionally approved the agreement, while a tanker confrontation in the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. missile strikes underscore ongoing volatility.
AI summaryAt a Russia Day reception in Ottawa, Ambassador Oleg Stepanov reaffirmed Moscow's opposition to neocolonialism and unilateral sanctions, framing current global shifts as favorable to Russia. He also expressed solidarity with Cuba and emphasized Russia's role in energy and food security.
AI summaryUS air strikes near the Strait of Hormuz damaged two drinking water reservoirs in southern Iran, leaving an estimated 20,000 residents without safe water amid extreme heat. Iranian officials condemned the strikes as a violation of international law, while US Central Command said it was looking into the reports. Experts have raised the possibility that the destruction could amount to a war crime if the tanks were deliberately targeted.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump announced a potential peace deal with Iran that could be signed as early as this weekend in Europe, potentially reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement comes after he cancelled planned military strikes on Iran, though Tehran's foreign ministry says nothing has been finalised.
AI summarySouth Korean stocks opened sharply higher this week after President Trump announced a 'great settlement' with Iran, with the KOSPI jumping by as much as 7.81%. However, uncertainty over the final deal and signals from the Federal Reserve have introduced caution, prompting analysts to warn of short-term correction risks.
AI summaryChinese biotech company WuXi AppTec has filed a lawsuit against the US government over its inclusion on a Defense Department list of companies linked to China's military. Analysts suggest the blacklisting may have limited impact on the broader pharmaceutical industry's ties with Chinese firms.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump has nominated Jay Clayton, a former SEC chairman and current Manhattan federal prosecutor, to lead US intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard, according to multiple reports. The move comes after bipartisan criticism of his interim choice, Bill Pulte, who has no intelligence background, and amid congressional clashes over surveillance powers.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump cancelled planned strikes on Iran, citing that negotiations had reached the highest levels of Iranian leadership and that final points of a deal were approved by all parties. The announcement came amid reports of Qatari mediation and expectations of a signing in Europe. Regional reactions and details of the proposed agreement continue to emerge.
AI summaryFormer DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of 18 sexual offences, including rape, against two victims who were children at the time. His wife, Eleanor, was found to have aided and abetted the offending. The trial at Newry crown court heard testimony from the complainants and examined a letter Donaldson wrote expressing regret.
AI summarySolomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has announced that the security pact with China, signed in 2022, will remain undisclosed due to a legal non-disclosure clause. Wale, who previously called for transparency, said the binding agreement prevents publication, while he pushes for a new treaty with Australia.
AI summaryChina has announced it will conduct maritime surveys east of Taiwan on a routine basis, following recent talks between Japan and the Philippines on maritime boundaries. The move, reported by state media, aims to assert Chinese sovereignty and counter perceived efforts to introduce a foreign military presence in the area.
AI summaryThe US House of Representatives failed to pass a short-term extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, allowing the authority to lapse. The move came amid backlash over President Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, and as the administration announced a permanent nominee.
AI summaryPresident Trump announced a secret US mission to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, claiming over 100 million barrels moved. However, shipping data and Energy Secretary Chris Wright's testimony suggest figures may be far lower, with many vessels transiting with Iranian authorization.
AI summaryGulf Cooperation Council ministers condemned Iranian attacks on Arab countries, warning of threats to regional stability and global energy supplies. The GCC called for UN intervention and reserved the right to self-defense amid escalating US-Iran confrontations.
AI summarySouth Korea's data protection regulator fined Coupang a record 624.7 billion won ($410 million) for a data breach affecting over 37 million users and unauthorized collection of online activity data. The company expressed regret and plans to challenge the fine legally.
AI summaryFIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the organisation's handling of visa and ticketing issues surrounding the 2026 World Cup, amid criticism after a Somali referee was denied entry to the US and Iranian officials faced travel restrictions. Infantino stressed FIFA cannot dictate visa rules to governments, while the US defended its security screenings.
AI summaryIranian armed forces announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following US strikes, but US Central Command says commercial vessels continue to transit. Reports of attacks on ships remain unverified, and oil prices rose slightly.
AI summaryIran's Revolutionary Guards say they have struck ships in the Strait of Hormuz after the US launched new strikes on Iran, prompting Tehran to declare the vital waterway closed. US Central Command says commercial traffic continues, while oil prices have risen and India has summoned the US envoy over an attack on a ship carrying Indian sailors.
AI summaryIran's military command has threatened to target any ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz, while the US military conducts new strikes. Amid the escalation, diplomatic efforts continue, with reports of a possible memorandum of understanding and discussions about tolls and reconstruction funding.
AI summaryThe FBI has seized 13 websites allegedly used by Chinese intelligence services to target Americans with security clearances, using fake consulting firms and AI-generated content. The operation is part of a broader Western effort to counter espionage, with China dismissing the allegations as fabricated.