US President Donald Trump expects Iran to cooperate with international inspection of its nuclear program during talks, suggesting that an organization like the International Atomic Energy Agency or a respected entity would be authorized. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has left open the possibility of new negotiations, but emphasized that no agreement has been made and no time has been set for resuming discussions. The American attack on three Iranian sites has complicated matters, with Araghchi stating it caused "serious damage" and making talks more difficult.
https://apnews.com/article/israel-iran-war-nuclear-06-27-2025-e30d8ae4e3c6d13e4cfb562c35dd744bTurkish Minister Bolat stated that Russia became Türkiye's largest trading partner in 2024 with a total trade volume of $52.6 billion. He expressed confidence that the two countries' commercial relationship will continue to grow, aiming to match last year's trade volume levels in 2025 despite regional challenges. Exports to Russia reached $2.7 billion in the first five months of 2025, and Bolat aims to deepen bilateral trade across various sectors, including tourism, which saw a significant increase with 6.7 million Russian tourists visiting Turkey in 2024.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkiye-and-russia-sign-jec-protocol-to-boost-trade-ties-210827The US has imposed reciprocal tariffs on South Korea in response to what other countries impose on US goods, but these tariffs were paused for 90 days to allow for negotiations. The pause was initially set to end on April 9, but the deadline may be extended at the president's discretion. Meanwhile, President Trump announced a trade deal with China and hinted at potential deals with India, while emphasizing that the US will not make agreements with every country.
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-06-27/business/economy/July-deadline-for-reciprocal-tariffs-could-be-extended-White-House/2340411Vietnam is offering incentives to attract businesses to its two-city International Financial Centre, with Malaysia expected to be the biggest beneficiary due to a surge in data centre investment in Asia-Pacific. Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund is looking to invest abroad, focusing on energy assets, while its ex-president Yudhoyono has urged ASEAN nations to boost investment amid global shifts. Meanwhile, Malaysia's agency is set to forfeit RM177 million linked to an ex-PM probe, and Johor's billion-ringgit property market is preparing for higher foreign-buyer tax. Vietnam's PM expects a US trade deal before the July tariff deadline.
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnam-revises-credit-institution-law-supporting-troubled-lenders-and-bad-debt-cleanupChinese State Councillor Wang Yi is set to engage in diplomatic discussions with Belgian officials, including Prime Minister Bart De Wever and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maxime Preysner, during his visit to Brussels.
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202506/1337110.shtmlAsean foreign ministers, including Enrique Manalo, reaffirmed the importance of resolving differences peacefully and respecting nations' sovereignty, in line with international law and the UN Charter. They also emphasized protecting civilians and civilian infrastructures in armed conflicts. Asean Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn highlighted the critical role of the Asean Ministerial Meeting on Science, Technology and Innovation (AMMSTI) in guiding Asean's STI progress over nearly five decades.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/27/news/asean-foreign-ministers-urge-israel-iran-to-respect-ceasefire/2138811China and the US have finalized a trade deal, marking a significant breakthrough in negotiations between the two nations. Chinese analysts are warning that this development may increase the risk of global conflict, with some speculating that the US could be drawn into war by its allies if tensions escalate further.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3316128/china-and-us-finalise-trade-deal-global-conflict-risk-warning-scmp-daily-highlights?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionUS President Donald Trump claimed that his threat to cancel trade deals with Pakistan prevented a potential war between India and Pakistan during the Champions Trophy in 2019. According to Trump, his phone call with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan helped de-escalate tensions between the two nations. The US President stated that he had told Khan "to stop all calls" to India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, preventing a possible conflict over Kashmir.
https://www.firstpost.com/world/cancel-all-deals-trump-claims-he-stopped-india-pakistan-war-by-threatening-trade-13901174.htmlThe UN Security Council should have addressed a state's breach without nuclear weapons, such as Iran, by taking it to the council for accountability. The US, Russia, UK, France, and China, the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, are also the first five nuclear-armed states that acquired this capability between 1945 and 1964. They helped create the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons in 1968 to manage the global nuclear domain, positioning themselves as guardians of global nuclear governance.
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