U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a 50-day ultimatum to Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt the war in Ukraine. If the deadline is not met, Trump warned that the U.S. will impose 100% secondary tariffs on Russia’s trade partners.

Analysts view this as a strategic escalation by the Trump administration to increase pressure on Moscow. As of now, neither Russia nor China has issued an official response to the threat.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying, “He speaks nicely but bombs another country every evening.” Trump confirmed that the U.S. will send Patriot missile systems to Ukraine, with the cost being covered by the European Union. He added that peace talks failed because of Putin’s actions and reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to supplying Ukraine with advanced military technology—on the condition that it will be paid for. Trump also revealed plans to meet with NATO’s Secretary General.

A recent report claiming that North Korea plans to deploy 30,000 troops to support Russia in its war against Ukraine has been dismissed by Ukraine’s military intelligence agency.

Ukrainian officials stated they have found no evidence to support the claim of such a large-scale deployment. However, they acknowledged receiving information suggesting that a smaller force of approximately 1,500 to 3,000 North Korean troops, along with 50 to 100 military units, could be sent between July and August.

North Korea has already been providing military support to Russia, including weapons, and the two countries have recently strengthened defense cooperation through bilateral agreements.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed hope that Israel and Hamas will reach a ceasefire agreement within the coming week. Speaking in Maryland on Sunday, Trump said negotiations are ongoing and a resolution is expected soon. Israel has reportedly agreed to a 60-day ceasefire proposal, which was relayed to Hamas by Qatar and Egypt. While Hamas has responded positively, Israel has rejected certain amendments. Talks in Doha are also addressing hostage exchanges and prospects for a long-term truce, though Israel plans to maintain a military presence and set up “collection camps” in Gaza even during any ceasefire.

A small aircraft, identified as a Beechcraft B200 model, crashed shortly after taking off from Southend Airport in Essex, UK, on Sunday afternoon around 4 PM local time.

Eyewitnesses reported that the plane broke apart moments after takeoff and was engulfed in flames following an explosion. Emergency services responded quickly, but as of now, there is no confirmed information on casualties. Firefighters are working to bring the blaze under control, and the airport has been closed indefinitely. The aircraft was reportedly en route to the Netherlands.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran has not ended its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), but it is now operating under a new structure overseen by the National Security Council. Given heightened threats to nuclear facilities following recent Israeli attacks, inspection requests will now be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Araghchi emphasized a return to genuine diplomacy and cautioned against using diplomatic channels as a mere facade.

Separatist group ULFA (United Liberation Front of Asom) has alleged that a drone strike by Indian forces on their Myanmar-based camp killed at least three senior leaders and injured many others. The attacks reportedly took place early Sunday morning. India has officially denied involvement, but ULFA insists one commander was killed in the first strike and two more leaders in a second wave. They also reported attacks on PLA (People’s Liberation Army) camps. While a faction of ULFA signed a peace deal in 2023, violence in the region continues.

Following the UK government's decision to ban the pro-Palestinian group "Palestine Action," protests erupted in London, Manchester, and Cardiff. More than 70 people were arrested, including 41 in London, 16 in Manchester, and 13 in Cardiff, mostly for expressing support for the outlawed organization. Meanwhile, in Gaza, 110 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes within 24 hours, including 34 in an attack on a food distribution center. Hamas condemned the attack, calling for the closure of GHF (Gaza Humanitarian Facility) and urging international intervention.

Iranian state-affiliated media Fars News reported that during a Supreme National Security Council meeting in Tehran on June 15, Israel attempted to assassinate Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, the parliament speaker, and the head of the judiciary. The president sustained minor injuries to his leg, while other officials escaped the missile attack. Investigations are underway to determine if Israeli intelligence obtained details of the meeting through espionage. The attack resembled previous strikes targeting Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut. Israel has not commented, though Pezeshkian recently confirmed he had survived an assassination attempt.

On Kashmir Martyrs Day, Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to providing political, diplomatic, and moral support to Kashmiris in their legitimate struggle for self-determination. Remembering the 22 Kashmiris killed by Dogra forces on July 13, 1931, he praised their courage and resilience as symbols of resistance against Indian occupation. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s dedication to resolving the Kashmir issue in accordance with UN resolutions.

In an interview with Fox News, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that Iran was close to developing nuclear weapons and only U.S. and Israeli interventions have delayed it. He said Iran must halt its ballistic missile program, terrorism, and regional threats before any deal can be considered. Netanyahu suggested that Iran should be left to collapse under its own instability if it continues on its current path. He praised former President Donald Trump’s policies and recommended him for the Nobel Peace Prize.

A group of 59 Labour MPs in the UK has sent a letter to the Foreign Secretary demanding recognition of Palestine as a sovereign state and an immediate end to the genocide in Gaza. Organized by “Labour Friends of Palestine,” the letter denounces Israeli plans to build a tent city in Rafah under the guise of humanitarian aid as a form of forced displacement and ethnic cleansing. The MPs called for the reinstatement of UNRWA funding, the release of hostages, and a trade embargo on Israeli goods from the West Bank, arguing that failure to recognize Palestine undermines the UK's two-state policy.

Japan has lodged a strong diplomatic protest after Chinese fighter jets came dangerously close—twice within a week—to its reconnaissance aircraft over the East China Sea.
According to Japan’s Defense Ministry, Chinese JH-7 jets flew as close as 30 meters and 60 meters in two separate incidents lasting about 15 and 10 minutes, respectively.
Tokyo has demanded assurances that such incidents will not be repeated. In response to increasing Chinese aggression, Japan is deploying 17 V-22 Osprey aircraft to a new military base in the southwest region.

The Nobel Committee has reported that Iranian human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has received direct and indirect death threats from Iranian government agents. The threats warn of “physical elimination” if she continues her international advocacy for democracy and human rights. Mohammadi has long opposed the widespread use of the death penalty and mandatory dress codes for women in Iran. She has faced repeated arrests and imprisonment for her activism.

As Hamas and Israel resume talks over a new ceasefire and hostage exchange, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to step down. Olmert acknowledged that Hamas will likely not release all hostages immediately, calling them their last leverage. He noted growing public opposition in Israel to the prolonged war and warned that the ongoing conflict is no longer worth the human and economic cost. "A new voice is emerging in Israel—one of empathy, compromise, and cooperation with Palestinians. Netanyahu cannot be part of that," Olmert stated.