Donald Trump revealed that French President Emmanuel Macron leveraged his fondness for Versailles to persuade him to attend the G7 summit in France. The summit concluded with Trump signing an interim peace deal with Iran, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and leading to a drop in US gas prices.
Donald Tusk, Polish Prime Minister, stated that he would not be disappointed by Volodymyr Zelensky's absence from the Visegrad Group summit, suggesting it could be more productive without unnecessary tensions. He considered Zelensky's decision to skip the conference a step towards de-escalation, especially amid historical disputes over the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA).
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is urging Chancellor Friedrich Merz to back European Council President Antonio Costa's proposal to establish communication channels with Russia. AfD co-leader Tino Chrupalla called on Merz to show leadership by initiating a change in course and supporting Costa's diplomatic outreach.
UK Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis aims to publish the delayed Defence Investment Plan (Dip) before the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara. Indications suggest he has secured around £1 billion more than his predecessor, John Healey, though final Treasury negotiations are ongoing. The plan covers major capital programs for the next decade.
Turkish security forces arrested 209 individuals suspected of links to ISIS and the DHKP-C, with 241 arrest warrants issued. The operation precedes the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7-8, for which the government is implementing heightened security measures, including banning public demonstrations and restricting access to key areas.
Russia claims the US has not honored agreements made between Presidents Putin and Trump at an August summit. This accusation follows Ukraine's intensified drone strikes and a G7 meeting where Zelensky declared Kyiv was winning the war, a narrative Moscow rejects.
The UK's long-awaited defence investment plan will be published before the July Nato summit, Downing Street confirmed, despite the prime minister's resignation. The plan faces potential revision by the next leader, with current ministers expressing concerns about its adequacy.
US Consul General Julie Eadeh expresses optimism on US-China relations following the Xi-Trump summit, pledging constructive engagement with Hong Kong officials despite challenges.
Ukrainian PM Yulia Svyrydenko will lead Kyiv's delegation to the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk, as President Zelenskyy skips the event due to a diplomatic dispute with Polish President Karol Nawrocki over historical grievances.
EU leaders are considering trade defence measures against China's 'overcapacity,' but the author argues this is a misnomer. China's manufacturing growth stems from its integration into global supply chains and adherence to international standards, making its products competitive through efficiency and expertise, not unfair practices.
Czech President Petr Pavel has filed a lawsuit against the government challenging Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's decision to exclude him from the NATO summit delegation in Ankara. Pavel argues this limits his constitutional role, while Babiš cites the summit's different focus on military spending cuts.
South Korea's Second Vice Foreign Minister Kim Jina will attend the U.S.-hosted Pax Silica Summit in Washington this week to discuss strengthening AI supply chains and cooperation with allied nations. The summit aims to build secure and resilient AI supply chains, with discussions also covering critical minerals and market diversification.
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited Brussels to promote the Middle Corridor, a vital trade route connecting China and Europe via Central Asia. The project aims to offer a faster, more reliable alternative to Russian routes, with significant infrastructure investments and digitalization efforts underway.
AWS Summit Hong Kong 2026 highlighted the rapid growth of agentic AI, with predictions of over 1 billion agents by 2029. The event showcased practical roadmaps for enterprise adoption, focusing on human-machine collaboration, data, security, and cloud innovation. Key announcements included a deepened partnership with HKSTP to support AI startups and talent development.
Keir Starmer's resignation as Labour leader leaves a complex EU relationship for his successor, likely Andy Burnham. Starmer's 'red lines' failed to win over Leave voters and his strategy for the 2024 election was flawed, despite Labour's large majority. The postponed EU-U.K. summit highlights ongoing deadlocks, particularly on a youth mobility scheme, with potential for a closer relationship if new leadership breaks from past constraints.
Keir Starmer's final policy pushes on defense and EU relations face uncertainty as he prepares to step down. Andy Burnham is the likely successor, with a short window for Starmer to make his mark before handing over power.
European leaders, including António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen, have paid tribute to Keir Starmer following his resignation as British Prime Minister. The EU-UK summit scheduled for July 22 has been postponed, with leaders expressing hopes for continuity in UK-EU relations.
European nations aim to gradually decrease dependence on China for critical minerals like rare earths, essential for advanced defense systems, rather than a complete decoupling, according to analysts.
The EU-U.K. summit scheduled for July 22 has been postponed, announced European Council President António Costa. The meeting aimed to finalize agreements on agrifood, emissions trading, and youth mobility, and explore closer economic ties. The postponement is attributed to the ongoing UK political transition and the upcoming change in Prime Minister.
Labour leader Keir Starmer faces unprecedented opposition attacks on his climate and energy policies, a shift from past cross-party consensus. Kemi Badenoch and Reform party are challenging net zero targets, while internal Labour debates have watered down investment pledges. Experts argue this is a misreading of public support for climate action.
Il Bürgenstock, resort di lusso in Svizzera, è stato scelto per ospitare i colloqui tra Stati Uniti e Iran grazie alla sua posizione isolata e alle infrastrutture che garantiscono riservatezza e sicurezza.
Chinese President Xi Jinping stated Beijing prioritizes its ties with Myanmar, calling it important in China's neighborhood diplomacy. He expressed willingness to strengthen strategic guidance and deepen cooperation using the Burmese term 'pauk-phaw' (kinsfolk).
China demonstrated strategic restraint during the US-Israeli war against Iran, leveraging its position as Iran's largest oil customer and financial lifeline. Beijing's quiet diplomacy, including numerous calls by Foreign Minister Wang Yi and a regional shuttle mission by special envoy Zhai Jun, urged flexibility and paved the way for a 14-point memorandum of understanding.
Rep. Ro Khanna criticized the growing influence of tech billionaires and AI executives in global policymaking after their participation in G7 discussions. He warned of concentrated private power and reiterated his support for higher taxes on the ultra-wealthy.
