Reuters
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.
The UN stated that the situation in Gaza is the worst since the beginning of the war, despite the resumption of limited humanitarian aid supplies. Israel accuses Hamas of stealing aid.
In Paris, 5,400 police officers will monitor order during the Champions League final. Local authorities fear unrest due to possible actions by PSG fans.
The Trump administration plans to significantly increase arms sales to Taiwan, which could increase tensions in relations between the United States and China. It is expected that the volume of arms sales to Taipei will exceed the figures of Trump's first term.
The administration of US President Donald Trump intends to create a Remigration Office to deport unassimilated foreigners. This step has provoked criticism and accusations of supporting a policy of ethnic cleansing.
Gold fell by 0. 5% due to the strengthening of the dollar. Investors are waiting for data on the personal consumption expenditure price index in the US to assess the further policy of the Federal Reserve.
The UN Secretariat is preparing to cut its budget by $3. 7 billion by 20% and lay off about 6,900 employees. The reason is the financial crisis, in particular due to non-payment of contributions by the United States.
The U. S. government has abandoned the development of a bird flu vaccine with Moderna for $590 million.
Donald Trump announced the proximity of a new agreement with Iran, which provides for access of American inspectors to nuclear facilities. Iran is considering suspending uranium enrichment in exchange for unfreezing funds.
India is forecasting a record wheat harvest in 2025 – 117. 5 million tons. A record rice harvest of 149 million tons is also expected, which will increase total grain production to 354 million tons.
Judge Indira Talwani ordered the resumption of consideration of applications from migrants from Ukraine, Afghanistan and Latin America. They were allowed to stay in the US for a limited time.
Gold prices fell to a one-week low after Trump's tariff blocking. The court's decision reduced demand for gold as a safe haven, and a strong dollar put pressure on prices.
Putin is ready to end the war if the West guarantees in writing that NATO will not expand to the east. He also demands a neutral status for Ukraine, the lifting of sanctions and the protection of Russian speakers.
Tehran may allow US IAEA inspectors to visit its nuclear facilities if negotiations with Washington are successful. Iran has made significant progress in the development of nuclear energy.
An explosion occurred at a chemical plant in China, resulting in fatalities, injuries, and missing persons. The shockwave shattered windows within a kilometer radius.