In Gaza, ten people were killed in five Israeli strikes near Khan Yunis, with continuous artillery shelling reported east of the city. Hamas's Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades responded by shelling an Israeli vehicle and attacking a group of Israeli soldiers north of Khan Yunis. Thirty people were killed in six separate strikes in northern Gaza, including a fisherman targeted by Israeli warships. In central Gaza's al-Bureij refugee camp, 12 people were killed in two Israeli strikes. The death toll from the ongoing conflict has risen to at least 56,331 civilians, mostly killed by Israel's military campaign.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/gaza-rescuers-say-62-killed-by-israeli-forces/article_1215c0f8-8a28-5ff2-8930-3fcf233934a1.htmlLee Jae Myung's election as South Korea's president has reignited inter-Korean diplomacy, prompting Japan to reassess its approach towards North Korea. With Tokyo's diplomatic efforts stalled since the 2014 Stockholm Agreement collapse, Japan now sees an opportunity to reconsider bilateral engagement. To succeed, Japan must re-evaluate its tools and strategy, studying past limitations and crafting a more pragmatic approach grounded in structure.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/06/27/japan/new-sk-president-japan-nk-relations/Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has rejected European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's calls to reverse the country's ban on Pride parades, comparing her to Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev. Far-right groups have announced counterprotests along the planned route of the procession, while dozens of EU lawmakers and ministers from multiple European Union countries are expected to attend the event. The EU has assured the Hungarian LGBTQ community of its support, with Commissioner for Equality Helena Lahbib stating that the right to gather peacefully must be protected across the European Union.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/orban-says-police-will-not-disperse-budapest-pride-march/article_2bf1d234-1445-5e5b-a380-6a90e31db2c0.htmlHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that a recent referendum has blocked Ukraine's potential EU membership, citing concerns about the impact on Hungary. Despite opposing EU accession for now, Orban emphasized his country's understanding and support for Ukraine's heroic struggle, while also expressing a desire to provide aid without compromising Hungary's own interests.
https://www.fakti.bg/en/world/981887-viktor-orban-i-stopped-ukraine-s-accession-to-the-euPakistan is willing to engage in dialogue with India on outstanding issues including Jammu & Kashmir, water, trade and terrorism. The dispute over the Indus Waters Treaty has led to heavy fighting between the two nations, but a ceasefire was brokered by the US after the killing of 26 people in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir in April. A court ruling has reaffirmed Pakistan's jurisdiction in arbitration proceedings against India under the treaty, which was placed on hold by India in April 2025.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/611294-pakistan-welcomes-arbitration-court-ruling-on-iwtRwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo signed a US-brokered peace agreement in Washington, facilitated by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The deal aims to end fighting that has killed thousands and displaced hundreds of thousands, with Rwanda agreeing to withdraw troops from eastern Congo within 90 days. The agreement also paves the way for billions of dollars in Western investment in the region rich in minerals such as tantalum, gold, cobalt, copper, lithium, and others.
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3316179/rwanda-and-dr-congo-sign-peace-deal-trump-cheers-mineral-rights-us?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionA Russian envoy is scheduled to attend a ceremony in Nagasaki, Japan, marking the anniversary of the 1945 US atomic bombing of the city. The event takes place on August 9, 2025, and marks a significant moment in the complex history between Russia and Japan.
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250627/p2g/00m/0na/002000cRwanda and Congo sign peace agreement in Washington, as tensions between the two countries have escalated over border disputes and human rights issues. The agreement was brokered by US officials and aims to reduce violence and promote economic cooperation between the two nations. The deal comes after years of conflict, with both sides accusing each other of human rights abuses and supporting rebel groups.
https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/rwanda-and-congo-sign-peace-agreement-in-washington-11751045805566.htmlThe White House is considering extending a July deadline for tariffs on dozens of economies, which were initially set to increase on July 9. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the decision to extend or not is up to President Trump, and if negotiations stall, he can impose higher tariff rates that are advantageous for the US. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has had productive discussions with key trading partners, but a deadline of July 9 remains in place unless further negotiations occur.
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