Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with US President Donald Trump at the NATO summit in The Hague, where they discussed increasing defence industry cooperation between the two countries. Erdogan expressed his desire to finalize a deal for Turkey to buy F-16 fighter planes and be re-admitted to the F-35 warplane development program. He also hinted that sanctions on Turkey may be eased under Trump's presidency.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1325481-us-envoy-hints-at-resolution-of-turkiye-us-defence-row-by-year-endEurope's efforts to assert its independence as a global player have been undermined by its inability to effectively address international crises, such as the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. The European Union's foreign ministers' meeting exposed the bloc's weakness on the issue, highlighting its reliance on other powers like the US and China. This comes ahead of a high-stakes summit with China, where Europe is seeking to strengthen ties despite being seen as "irrelevant" by some observers, who point to the EU's muddled plans and pandering to Trump during his presidency.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3316259/after-nato-chaos-irrelevant-europe-shambles-towards-china-summit?module=top_story&pgtype=section#commentsTehran has accused International Atomic Energy Agency head Rafael Grossi of "betrayal of his duties" for not condemning Israeli and US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites. Iranian lawmakers voted to suspend cooperation with the agency, prompting German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul to condemn threats against Grossi and call on Iran to fully cooperate with the IAEA. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has disputed Grossi's intentions, saying his visit to bombed sites is "meaningless and possibly even malign in intent".
https://channelnewsasia.com/world/iran-threats-against-un-nuclear-watchdog-deeply-troubling-germany-5210386Iran's rejection of a UN inspection request comes after the US joined Israel in carrying out bunker-busting strikes on nuclear facilities in Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz, derailing nuclear talks between Iran and the US. The conflict has strained relations between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), with Iran accusing IAEA chief Rafael Grossi of failing to condemn the Israeli and US attacks, labeling him as having "betrayed his duties".
https://www.geo.tv/latest/611584-in-call-with-coas-irans-military-chief-thanks-pakistan-for-support-amid-israeli-aggressionIran's armed forces chief of staff, Abdolrahim Mousavi, has expressed doubt about the durability of the US-brokered ceasefire with Israel, warning that Tehran is ready to respond with force if hostilities resume. The warning comes six days after a ceasefire was announced by US President Donald Trump, following an Israeli bombing campaign in Iran that killed top military commanders and scientists linked to its disputed nuclear program.
https://www.news18.com/world/have-serious-doubts-iran-warns-of-israeli-ceasefire-breach-threatens-retaliation-ws-d-9410904.htmlIran's government plans to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty if a new law is ratified, citing concerns over the country's nuclear facilities and sovereignty. The bill requires guarantees that Iranian sites are safe and uranium enrichment rights are protected before lifting the suspension.
https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-parliament-suspend-iaea-cooperation-nuclear/33454363.htmlThe Russian military-industrial complex is receiving support from neutral nations such as Kazakhstan and Belarus, according to Ukraine's intelligence. This backing allows Russia to circumvent international sanctions and continue its involvement in the conflict without facing significant economic penalties.
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-economy/4009555-russia-intending-to-build-seaport-railway-in-occupied-crimea-with-chinas-help-ukraine-intel.htmlSouth Korea's new finance minister nominee, Koo Yun-cheol, has emphasized the need for short-term economic support amid ongoing tariff talks with the US. Koo, a former vice finance minister, made the statement after being nominated by President Lee Jae Myung. He cited the current negotiations as a reason to take pre-emptive measures and prepare for potential scenarios.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/29/world/politics/koo-yun-cheol-named-sk-finance-minister/Korean business leaders are urging closer economic ties with Japan as the US-China rivalry intensifies, while Korean and Japanese leaders reaffirmed their commitment to future-oriented relations on the 60th anniversary of normalized diplomatic ties. This comes ahead of a meeting between Korean and Japanese leaders, where they may discuss efforts for a bilateral alliance and trilateral cooperation with Japan. The situation presents an opportunity for Korea to strengthen its economic ties with Japan, potentially benefiting from US President Trump's aggressive decoupling from China's industrial supply chains.
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