UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband met US counterpart Marco Rubio in Washington, ducking questions about his previous criticism of Donald Trump.
Jordan hosts emergency meeting with Arab and Islamic nations over fears of Israeli takeover of Al-Aqsa mosque, violating a status quo treaty, potentially triggering a religious conflict.
China and Asean foreign ministers released a joint statement in Manila, addressing the ongoing energy crisis and the Middle East conflict, calling for a ceasefire and peaceful resolution, and welcoming US-Iran negotiations.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira in Manila, offering China's support for Brazil's sovereignty, security, and development interests. In return, Wang requested Brazil's support for China's "core interests," including Taiwan, Tibet, Xinjiang, and Hong Kong, following new US tariffs on Brazilian goods.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio concluded a 37-minute meeting in Manila, Philippines, where they planned to discuss the Ukraine conflict settlement. The US side initiated the talks.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio commenced talks in Manila, Philippines, on the sidelines of ASEAN events. Both ministers indicated their intention to discuss the conflict in Ukraine.
Top Chinese and American diplomats, Wang Yi and Daniel Kritenbrink, met in the Philippines to discuss President Xi Jinping's planned US trip and the South China Sea dispute. Wang described the meeting as "pragmatic, positive and constructive," urging "strategic stability" and "peaceful coexistence" despite acknowledged differences.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty met in Manila, emphasizing the need to intensify diplomatic efforts to resolve the "explosive situation" in the Middle East and reaffirming commitment to advancing bilateral partnership and economic cooperation.
South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met with counterparts from Canada, Australia, and New Zealand in Manila to discuss expanding cooperation in economic security, energy, defense, critical minerals, and AI amid global geopolitical uncertainties.
Philippine Foreign Minister Maria Theresa Lazaro and Chinese diplomat Wang held "candid, comprehensive and constructive" talks at the ASEAN meeting, discussing maritime disputes, security, trade, and regional stability, with Lazaro reiterating Manila's protest over China Coast Guard actions near Second Thomas Shoal.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will attend ASEAN meetings in Manila, discussing Asia-Pacific militarization risks due to Western policies and promoting Eurasian cooperation. A potential meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is being arranged.
The U.S. condemned China's "dangerous and aggressive" actions against Philippine navy personnel in the South China Sea, after a Chinese coast guard officer reportedly injured a Filipino sailor. The incident occurred at Second Thomas Shoal ahead of U.S. and Chinese foreign ministers' meetings in Manila.
The China Coast Guard accused Philippine vessels of ramming a Chinese patrol vessel and maliciously attacking officers with oars and sticks after ignoring warnings. China stated it took rational and restrained countermeasures and demanded the Philippines cease infringements and false propaganda.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui met in Moscow to discuss boosting bilateral cooperation and regional/international security. Choe Son Hui also held a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin.
EU foreign ministers view China's economic and technological dominance, coupled with its use of leverage and deepening ties with Russia, as a "critical long-term strategic challenge" for the bloc, impacting its security and competitiveness.
A group of EU countries, including Belgium, the Netherlands, and Spain, are pushing the European Commission to propose limiting trade with illegal Israeli settlements. This move faces opposition from the Commission and countries like Germany, creating a standoff over EU Middle East policy.
Myanmar's foreign minister informed ASEAN's special envoy that detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi is in good health and will be cared for. Suu Kyi, 81, is serving a sentence following a 2021 military coup. ASEAN foreign ministers met with their Myanmar counterpart to revive a stalled peace initiative.
EU foreign ministers are set to meet on July 13 to discuss Gaza and the West Bank, including settlement trade and potential sanctions. However, past inaction, often masked by a "lack of consensus," suggests meaningful action against Israel is unlikely, despite legal grounds and international court rulings.
Nigerien President Abdourahamane Tchiani met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Niamey. The meeting followed four-party talks involving Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali. Lavrov's visit aims to attend the Russia-Alliance of Sahel States ministerial meeting.
South Korean, US, and Japanese foreign ministers will meet for the first time this year during the NATO summit in Turkey. They will discuss cooperation on the Korean Peninsula, regional and global affairs, and security and economic ties, approximately nine months after their last meeting.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al Zayani discussed the Persian Gulf situation via phone. They emphasized the necessity for the US and Iran to strictly adhere to their memorandum of understanding on ending military conflict.
South Korean and East Timorese foreign ministers agreed to broaden cooperation in climate change, infrastructure, human resource development, and education during a meeting in Seoul. This marks the first official visit by an East Timorese foreign minister since diplomatic ties were established in 2002.
Asean foreign ministers are shifting their Myanmar strategy, moving from collective pressure to bilateral engagement with Naypyidaw. This recalibration acknowledges the five-point consensus's limitations and explores direct talks, potentially including Myanmar's contested government in future discussions.
Speaking in Bahrain, Rubio affirmed Washington's pursuit of an enduring peace with Iran that safeguards Gulf allies' security. He addressed concerns over Iran's past actions, the Strait of Hormuz, and the potential use of a $300 billion reconstruction fund, reassuring allies that fees for international waterways would not be part of any deal.
