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Latin America
Chinese-brand vehicle sales in Mexico surged nearly 30% in the first half of 2026, capturing 17% of the market despite a 50% tariff imposed in January. The rise has alarmed U.S. officials and become a flashpoint in trade pact negotiations, though Mexican officials argue the data is misleading due to pre-tariff inventory buildups.
Middle East
Yemen's Houthis declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, potentially opening a new front in the US-Iran war and threatening global energy supplies. The announcement came as diplomatic efforts to restore a ceasefire continue, with US strikes on Iranian cities entering their ninth night.
Europe
A Russian missile strike on a corn-carrying vessel off Ukraine's Black Sea coast killed ten people, including a maritime pilot, as attacks on shipping routes intensify. The Guinea-Bissau-flagged Golden Leo was hit by three cruise missiles, prompting an overnight rescue operation that saved eight of the seventeen crew members.
China
Taiwan says Chinese coast guard and research vessel activity around the island rose sharply in June, deepening concerns that Beijing could be testing pressure tactics aimed at the island's Pacific supply routes.
India
Delcy Rodríguez's visit to India has highlighted a relationship increasingly shaped by crude supply, as New Delhi seeks to diversify energy imports amid pressure on Gulf routes and renewed access to Venezuelan barrels.
Africa
Ghana has postponed planned bilateral meetings with South Africa after a rise in anti-migrant violence threatened to dominate talks that were expected to take place next month.
Africa
South Africa's government has condemned former president Jacob Zuma after images showed him in India with Ajay Gupta, reviving one of the most sensitive political scandals of his presidency.
Europe
Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in Erfurt as the far-right Alternative for Germany held its party congress, reelecting Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla while police managed attempted blockades and sit-ins around the venue.
Middle East
Yemen's Houthis warned they could target Saudi airports and vital interests on land and at sea after accusing Saudi aircraft of trying to prevent an Iranian civilian plane from landing in Sanaa.
Africa
Uganda's military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba ordered the Daily Monitor and NTV Uganda to remain closed until he authorises their reopening, openly rejecting the principle of a free press as soldiers restricted access to their Kampala premises.
Middle East
A planned meeting in Doha is intended to move a fragile US-Iran understanding from a pause in attacks toward practical rules for shipping, de-escalation and management of the Strait of Hormuz.
Europe
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez rejected calls for an early election and accused the opposition of presenting separate controversies as evidence of systemic corruption, defending his government's intention to complete its term.
