US President Donald Trump stated plans to visit Turkey and China in 2026. He also reported that Chinese leader Xi Jinping will come to the US in September.
Net donors and beneficiaries criticized the initial EU budget proposal. Germany demands spending cuts, while Spain considers the budget insufficient.
Europe has begun to realize that it needs effective and cheap weapons, which cannot be produced under conditions of high bureaucratic pressure.
EU leaders will discuss new tariffs to curb Chinese exports. Brussels aims to protect industry from economic pressure and dependency.
Taiwan requires US weaponry to strengthen its defense due to pressure from China. Diplomat Alexander Yui (Yui Tah-ray) stated that the island will not rely solely on its allies.
Trump thanked the leaders of China and the Russian Federation for their neutrality during the war with Iran. The statement was made at the G7 summit following the conclusion of a ceasefire agreement.
Mark Rutte stated that NATO is closely monitoring the military training of Russians in China. The Alliance is not naive and controls every aspect of this cooperation.
Oil prices dropped due to a peace agreement between the U. S. and Iran to unblock the Strait of Hormuz. However, a full restoration of supplies could take months.
Global EV sales reached 1. 8 million units in May, driven by growth in Europe. North America is losing ground, while China breaks export records.
The Head of State declared that delays in European integration would allow the Russians to block the path to the EU. He noted that Ukraine seeks equal conditions for membership and the strengthening of air defense.
Zelenskyy is ready for dialogue with Xi Jinping to bring peace to Ukraine closer. Kyiv is open to contacts with all influential world leaders.
Britain imposes 70 new sanctions against the Russian Federation, including the shadow fleet and LNG tankers. The GRU network and suppliers from China, Thailand, and Turkey are targeted.
In 2025, the EU's trade deficit with China reached a record 360 billion euros. Ursula von der Leyen called for the protection of Brussels' internal market.
The Council of the EU has imposed sanctions against 34 individuals and 47 entities. The restrictions target the shadow fleet, the military sector, and oil revenues.
The government of Taiwan has created a website to collect intelligence from Chinese citizens. The resource is aimed at individuals who are dissatisfied with the current political system of the PRC.
The Pentagon has added Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD to the list of companies assisting the PRC military. China demands the decision be overturned and threatens a harsh response.
Airports in Makhachkala, Krasnodar, and other Russian cities have introduced fuel limits. Foreign aircraft will only be refueled upon agreement with the supplier.
Summit participants will adopt separate declarations instead of a joint communique. The issue of the war in Ukraine will be outlined in a statement by the French presidency.
Beijing has confirmed the detention of US citizen Min Jing in the city of Kunming. The Myanmar affairs analyst is suspected of espionage and threatening national security.
The IAEA Board of Governors adopted a resolution demanding that Tehran declare its uranium stockpiles. The document was supported by 21 countries, while Russia and China voted against it.
Russia's reserves have fallen to 1. 8% of GDP, and energy revenues have decreased by 45%. The economy has reached its limit due to labor shortages and dependence on China.
Chinese bots used ChatGPT to attack Trump's tariffs and U. S. data centers. OpenAI stated that these influence attempts had minimal to zero effect.
China has canceled talks with the EU due to trade tensions and rising exports. Brussels is preparing restrictions against Chinese goods and companies.
Taiwan tested HIMARS on its west coast to simulate repelling a PRC invasion. The weapon, with a range of 300 km, allows for striking targets within Chinese territory.
Brussels and Seoul reaffirmed their commitment to the denuclearization of the peninsula and are strengthening defense cooperation. The parties also condemned the military ties between the Russian Federation and the DPRK.
The US has imposed sanctions against 11 entities from China, Hong Kong, and Belarus. The restrictions concern the procurement of weapons for Iran and the operation of secret banking networks.
The Board of Governors adopted a resolution on the verification of uranium stockpiles in Iran. Russia and China opposed the move, while Tehran called the decision politicized.
May 2024 became the hottest in history due to climate change and El Niño. The global temperature exceeded the pre-industrial level by 1.42 degrees.
Thirteen people were killed as a result of overnight Pakistani strikes on Afghanistan's eastern provinces. The Taliban accuses the neighboring country of attacking civilian homes.
The US and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to the denuclearization of the DPRK and rejected Russia's statements that the issue is closed. The parties also expressed concern over the PRC's nuclear potential.
