German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged support to Ukraine in developing long-range missile systems, free from Western restrictions. This intensified cooperation aims to equip Ukraine for self-defense, including striking military targets beyond its territory. Simultaneously, Russia proposed peace talks in Istanbul, but Ukraine awaits a promised memorandum outlining Moscow's position.
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The United States is drawing down its military presence in Syria. This is happening after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad. The US aims to close all but one of its bases. The US envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, shared this information. Syria still faces security challenges under interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.
French President Emmanuel Macron visited Hanoi, advocating for stronger cooperation between Vietnam and France amidst global instability. He emphasized upholding international law, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region, highlighting France's commitment to maritime law. Agreements were signed in defense, nuclear power, and trade, including a significant aircraft purchase by VietJet from Airbus.
President Bola Tinubu defended his economic reforms, claiming progress despite rising inflation and cost-of-living protests. While the World Bank noted economic growth, critics like Omoyele Sowore denounce the policies, citing increased insecurity and the burden on low-income citizens due to subsidy removals. Amnesty International reports a high death toll from jihadist and armed group violence during Tinubu's tenure.
A rare oarfish, also known as a 'doomsday fish', appeared on Tasmania's west coast. Sybil Robertson discovered the large, silver fish on the beach. Experts say encountering oarfish is exceptionally unusual. These deep-sea creatures live in deep ocean waters. Oarfish are not strong swimmers and often float vertically. A marine biologist encountered one in 2022 on the Great Barrier Reef.
Nearly 200 migrants trying to cross the Channel from France to Britain in small boats were rescued between late Friday and late Saturday, French coastal authorities said. A total 184 people were picked up in four different rescue operations, the maritime prefecture for France's Channel and northern region said in a statement on Sunday.
OPEC+ nations, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, will significantly increase crude oil production by 411,000 barrels per day in July, exceeding initial plans. This accelerated output increase, part of a shift begun in early 2025, has driven oil prices down to $60 per barrel. Analysts suggest Saudi Arabia's move aligns with US President Trump's call to lower prices.
The Dutch government has set aside 5.7 million euros for a likely payout following the brazen theft of an ancient Romanian pure-gold helmet from a museum in the Netherlands. In this case, the state had guaranteed insurers that it would cover 5.7 million euros ($6.5 million) if the works were stolen.