China allegedly planned a car collision targeting Taiwan's vice-president Chen Chien-jen in Prague, according to reports. The incident is believed to have been orchestrated by Chinese agents, who were reportedly trying to harm the Taiwanese official during a visit to the Czech Republic. The plot was foiled when Czech authorities intercepted the vehicle carrying the would-be attackers.
https://www.livemint.com/news/world/china-allegedly-planned-car-collision-targeting-taiwan-vice-president-in-prague-say-reports-11751134285930.htmlChina is likely keeping a close eye on the US's involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, as Beijing may benefit from Washington's retreat from stable leadership. The US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities have revealed an uncertain and unpredictable global power, with China gaining insight into how the Trump administration approaches regional disputes. This could impact future moves, particularly regarding Taiwan, where Chinese leadership may pick up clues on American interventionism.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3316221/why-china-may-be-keeping-close-eye-trumps-middle-east-moves?module=top_story&pgtype=section#commentsTaiwan's Vice President Hsiao was targeted by China, with the Chinese Embassy in Prague attempting to ram her motorcade and conduct surveillance. The incident exposed China's "violent nature" and lack of sincerity in communication. Taiwan has accused China of using legal grey areas to harass and threaten its citizens abroad. The Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China expressed support for Hsiao and Taiwanese citizens facing coercion by the Chinese state while traveling. China's foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun claimed Prague violated the "One-China principle" by allowing Hsiao, a self-described Taiwan independence activist, to visit.
https://www.firstpost.com/world/taiwans-vp-stands-firm-against-beijings-intimidation-tactics-13901538.htmlThe Czech government has accused Chinese diplomats of attempting to create conditions for a violent action against a protected person, including Vice-President Hsiao, during her visit to the Czech Republic. The accusation was made by spokesman Jan Pejsek, who revealed that Chinese agents were recorded preparing for a kinetic action. In response, China's foreign ministry spokesperson denied any wrongdoing and claimed the Czech Republic had interfered in China's internal affairs by allowing Hsiao's visit to proceed.
https://www.tbsnews.net/worldbiz/europe/taiwan-vp-says-will-not-be-intimidated-after-czech-says-china-planned-physicalFrance is exploring ways to help secure aid distribution in Gaza, amid concerns that armed groups like Hamas are intercepting aid. Qatar, the US, and Egypt are working with Israel and Hamas to build on a recent ceasefire momentum, which followed a deadly attack by Hamas in October 2023. The Israeli military has launched an offensive in Gaza since then, killing at least 56,412 people, mostly civilians, while Hamas's attack resulted in 1,219 civilian deaths.
https://www.gulftoday.ae/news/2025/06/29/israeli-forces-kill-37-including-children-in-gazaUS Senator Graham has introduced a sanctions bill targeting Russian imports, proposing a 500% tariff on goods such as oil, petroleum products, natural gas, and uranium from countries that source these items from Russia. This move comes amid tense negotiations between Moscow and Washington aimed at resolving the conflict in Ukraine.
https://www.fakti.bg/en/world/982188-washington-post-us-steps-up-with-new-russia-sanctions-billThe head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has warned that Iran could resume enriching uranium in a matter of months after recent damage to its nuclear facilities caused by US and Israeli airstrikes. The agency's Director General stated that Iran could have "a few cascades of centrifuges spinning and producing enriched uranium" within a short period. It is unclear whether Iran managed to move some of its 408.6 kilograms of uranium, which was enriched to 60% purity before the strikes, a level far above civilian use threshold.
https://www.news18.com/world/iaea-says-iran-can-restart-uranium-enrichment-in-months-natanz-site-shows-repair-activity-ws-kl-9411001.htmlIran is likely to begin producing enriched uranium "in a matter of months" despite damage to its nuclear facilities from US and Israeli attacks, according to IAEA chief Rafael Grossi. Iran's lawmakers voted to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) after rejecting Grossi's request for a visit to damaged sites, including Fordow. The move comes amid ongoing tensions between Iran and Western countries over its nuclear program.
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/iran-again-enrich-uranium-iaea-chief-rafael-grossi?utm_source=most-popular-worldIran is likely to be able to produce enriched uranium "in a matter of months" despite damage from US and Israeli attacks, according to UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the extent of the damage as "serious", but details are unknown. The damage was caused by Israel's bombing campaign on June 13 and the US' subsequent attack on three key facilities used for Iran's atomic programme.
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