The President of China has agreed to allow the supply of rare earth minerals and magnets to the United States. This may reduce tensions in trade relations between the countries.
The US President signed three decrees aimed at strengthening defense against drones, increasing the production of electric air taxis and restoring supersonic commercial aircraft.
The German Chancellor stated that some American lawmakers do not understand the scale of Russia's rearmament. He called on them to look at this, emphasizing the increase in Russia's defense budget.
Ukraine has expressed dissatisfaction with the EU's plans to pay €3 billion to private investors from frozen Russian assets. Kyiv considers this unfair, insisting on compensation for the victims of aggression.
Victoria Roshchyna will be awarded a state award after the completion of examinations of her body. The journalist died in captivity, and her body was returned with traces of torture.
Tesla shares fell after a public dispute between Trump and Musk over tax breaks. As a result, the company's market value fell by $150 billion.
Ukraine is preparing for changes in export policy due to the termination of EU preferences. It is planned to reduce the export of raw materials and increase domestic processing to increase profits.
American auto parts suppliers are urging the government to intervene due to China's restrictions on the export of rare earth metals. This threatens the production of components.
Xi Jinping held telephone talks with Donald Trump. The conversation took place at the request of the American president, despite disagreements between the countries.
Prices stabilized after falling more than 1% due to increased gasoline and diesel inventories in the US. Saudi Arabia also cut July prices for Asia.
The US has blocked a UN Security Council resolution on an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Washington demands that Hamas disarm and leave Gaza, accusing the resolution of undermining US efforts.
The presentation of the Nintendo Switch 2 caused a stir among fans who lined up in queues. The new console has a larger screen, improved graphics and games like Mario Kart World.
A Ryanair plane en route from Berlin to Milan made an emergency landing in Memmingen due to a thunderstorm. Nine passengers were injured, some were hospitalized.
The European Union has announced 13 new projects to increase the supply of metals and minerals. This decision was made against the background of China's restrictions on the export of rare earth magnets.
Iran's Supreme Leader has criticized the initial US proposal for talks on Tehran's nuclear program, but has not rejected the idea of a deal with Washington. He believes negotiations are important for the economy.
In response to the launch of two rockets from Syria, Israel launched artillery strikes on Syrian positions. The responsibility for the shelling was claimed by the group "Brigades of the Martyr Muhammad Deif".
Great Britain has promised Ukraine 100,000 drones by April 2026, which is ten times more than before. The country has also completed the dispatch of 140,000 artillery shells.
Michael Duffy became Deputy Secretary of Defense for Procurement. He previously called for the suspension of military assistance to Ukraine.
According to exit polls, Lee Jae-myung received 51. 7% of the vote, ahead of Kim Moon-soo. The elections were among the most tense due to economic difficulties and instability.
In the city of Karachi, more than 200 prisoners escaped from prison, taking advantage of the panic after the earthquake. The administration allowed the prisoners to go out into the yard, which led to a mass escape.
The Speaker of the Parliament proposed to hold a vote of confidence in Tusk's government at an additional session in a week. This happened after the defeat of Tusk's political force candidate in the elections.
Iran is preparing a negative response to the US proposal on the nuclear deal, as the US position on uranium enrichment remains unchanged. Tehran demands the immediate lifting of sanctions.
In May, sales of new cars in Norway increased by 213% thanks to the Tesla Model Y. Nine out of ten cars sold in Norway were electric.
In France, two people died and 192 were injured during the celebration of PSG's victory in the Champions League. Police arrested over 500 people due to clashes and riots.
OPEC+ decided to increase oil production in July by 411,000 barrels per day. Brent and WTI oil prices rose after falling last week.
The United Kingdom plans to build 12 new ударних nuclear submarines, replacing the Astute class. They also promise to invest billions in nuclear warheads.
Great Britain is investing $2 billion in the construction of six factories for the production of weapons and ammunition. This is part of a plan to strengthen the country's defense capabilities in response to global threats.
The Ukrainian delegation will present a roadmap for peace at the talks in Istanbul, which includes a 30-day ceasefire, prisoner exchange and a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin. Ukraine's conditions include no restrictions on military power and reparations.
A collapse occurred at a stone quarry in Indonesia, resulting in the death of at least 17 people. The search for the missing is ongoing, and authorities are investigating the causes of the tragedy and assessing the risks of new landslides.
China has criticized attempts to link the defense of Ukraine and the protection of Taiwan, calling it an unacceptable comparison and double standards. Taiwan is China's internal affair, Beijing insists.
