China
Heavy rains in China's Shandong province have led to the death of two people and the disappearance of ten. Half a year's worth of precipitation fell in five hours, causing floods and destruction of homes.
In China, dozens of provincial officials and medical personnel attempted to conceal a lead poisoning incident that caused illness in hundreds of children. The investigation uncovered bribery and the use of inedible paint in a kindergarten, which led to lead levels in food exceeding the norm by 2000 times.
Iran does not plan to abandon uranium enrichment, despite serious damage to facilities from US strikes, which is a matter of national pride. Negotiations with European states, China, and Russia on the nuclear issue and possible sanctions are resuming, as the 2015 agreement expires in October.
China has banned a US citizen working for the Department of Commerce from leaving the country for several months, coinciding with Beijing and Washington's attempts to organize a leaders' summit to resolve trade disputes. The exit ban was imposed due to the failure to indicate employment with the US government in the visa application.
Press Secretary of the President of the Russian Federation, Dmitry Peskov, stated that he does not rule out the possibility of a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in Beijing, although Trump's visit to China has not been officially confirmed. Putin is preparing for a trip to Beijing, which is on his schedule.
US Senator Lindsey Graham stated that Donald Trump plans to impose tariffs on countries that buy Russian oil, including China, India, and Brazil. These countries buy about 80% of cheap Russian oil, supporting the Russian war machine.
Spot gold prices rose 0. 6% to $3368.39 per ounce, while US gold futures rose 0.5% to $3376. This occurred amid a weakening dollar and expectations regarding trade talks and the Fed meeting.
A study by the Barcelona Supercomputing Center found a direct link between climate extremes and sharp spikes in food prices. This highlights the growing vulnerability of food systems to environmental shocks, leading to inflation and affecting the consumption of poorer households.
US President Donald Trump may meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC event in South Korea. This comes amid attempts by Washington and Beijing to negotiate an end to the tariff war.
Japan's ruling coalition, according to exit polls, is losing its majority in the upper house of parliament, putting pressure on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's government. This comes ahead of the deadline for concluding a customs agreement with the United States, which could lead to political turmoil.
Iran, Great Britain, France, and Germany may hold talks on Tehran's nuclear program next week. This comes after the E3 countries warned of renewed sanctions if no progress is made.
North Korea and Russia are deepening economic ties, as evidenced by the appearance of North Korean goods on the Russian market. Experts believe this could have a transformative impact on the DPRK's economy.
Typhoon Wipha caused the cancellation and delay of all daytime flights in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, and Macau. Wind speeds reached 140 km/h, leading to the closure of amusement parks and the evacuation of over 200 people to shelters.
China's rare earth magnet exports to the US in June surged by 660% compared to May, reaching 353 metric tons. This recovery followed the conclusion of trade agreements that resolved issues with the supply of critical minerals.
The European Union has included two Chinese regional banks, Suifenhe Rural Commercial and Heihe Rural Commercial, in the 18th package of sanctions against Russia. China actively lobbied for the exclusion of the banks, but the EU ignored the threats, leaving open the possibility of exclusion in six months, provided support for the Russian army ceases.
China's Ministry of Industry plans to ban the resale of new cars within six months of registration. This is aimed at solving the problem of selling used cars with zero mileage.
More than 5,000 Tuvalu citizens have applied for Australian visas due to rising ocean levels. The Australian government has stopped accepting applications for 2026, as the number of applicants exceeded the quota.
The Commander-in-Chief of NATO's European forces, Alexus Hrynkevych, stated that the US and the EU have 18 months to prepare for a possible large-scale military conflict with China and Russia. There is a risk of coordinated aggression, which could lead to a simultaneous attack on Taiwan and NATO countries.
Pentagon chief Pete Heggset initiated a review of Chinese engineers' access to US Department of Defense systems. This happened after ProPublica published an article about Microsoft using Chinese engineers to work on military computing systems.
Tesla is working on a new version of the Model 3 sedan, which may have the longest range in the lineup. The new model, named Model 3+, will have a single motor, rear-wheel drive, and LG triple lithium-ion cells.
China is considering inviting Donald Trump to the September parade commemorating the end of World War II. Vladimir Putin has also confirmed his presence.
The EU has approved a new package of sanctions against Russia, which includes a revised price cap on Russian oil, disconnection of banks from SWIFT and restrictions on the shadow fleet. The sanctions also apply to Chinese banks and the export of drone technologies.
China's rare earth exports in June 2025 reached 7,742. 2 tons, up 60.3% from June 2024. Export value rose to 170 million yuan, an increase of 30.8% compared to the previous month.
China's Ministry of State Security accused foreign intelligence services of fraudulently exporting strategically important rare earth metals. Attempts to smuggle them through postal shipments and disguise the materials in other goods have been detected.
A meeting of the Verkhovna Rada will take place in July to deepen cooperation with the USA, which will concern pressure on the Russian Federation. President Zelenskyy is discussing a defense agreement with Donald Trump, which provides for the purchase of Ukrainian drones by the USA and American weapons by Kyiv.
Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak stated that China is deepening its support for Russia by sending mercenaries to Ukraine, some of whom have already been captured. He called on Chinese leader Xi Jinping to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak stated that Donald Trump could end the war in Ukraine by the end of 2025. This is possible by imposing secondary sanctions against countries that buy Russian fuel, such as China and India.
Tesla has applied for a license to sell a new version of the Model 3 sedan in China. This single-motor rear-wheel-drive version is equipped with a triple NMC battery from LG, which was previously only available in all-wheel-drive models.
Chinese company Pop Mart, creator of the popular Labubu dolls, expects profit growth of 350% and revenue to triple in the first six months of the year. This is due to global demand for Labubu, which has caused a frenzy and a resale market.
China considers negotiations and dialogue to be the only viable option to end the Russian-Ukrainian war. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated this in response to threats of secondary sanctions.