Rubio and Lavrov to meet on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit
According to Russian state media, Lavrov stated that the meeting would be “useful in any case,” despite the tense relations between Russia and the USA.
US nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia raises concerns in Israel
Critics believe that such an agreement could provoke a regional nuclear arms race and even create the conditions for the development of nuclear weapons.
Japan introduces ‘cruelly hot days’ term amid temperatures above 40 degrees
According to emergency services, at least 14 people died from heat-related causes in the past week.
Rubio: Iran’s Demands in the Strait of Hormuz Threaten the Global Economy
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Asian leaders about Iran’s threats to global economy and freedom of navigation.
New UK Defense Minister: Israel Falls Short of British Standards in Gaza
“This is the standard that, unfortunately, they are not meeting,” Streeting said.
In South Korea, prosecutors demand imprisonment for a restaurant owner over an ant dessert
South Korean prosecutors demand imprisonment for a Michelin-starred restaurant owner over using ants in desserts.
Rubio Prepares for Xi Jinping’s September Visit to Washington
The meeting with Wang Yi took place in Manila on the sidelines of the ASEAN ministerial meeting.
Ukraine Agrees to Export Drones to U.S. for Pentagon Drone Dominance Program
The agreement was reached amid negotiations between Kyiv and Washington on broader cooperation in the field of Ukrainian drones.
Greece Balances Ukraine Aid and Russia Fears Amid New EU Sanctions
Greece argues that as the owner of 60 percent of the EU’s fleet, its shipping industry would be disproportionately affected if the new sanctions take effect.
Philippines lodges strong protest with China over South China Sea collision
The Philippines’ top diplomat expressed a strong protest to China over a recent collision in the South China Sea.