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China
China's coast guard said it took control measures against Philippine vessels near Huangyan Dao after accusing them of entering waters under Chinese jurisdiction.
Africa
Germany's foreign minister met South Africa's foreign minister in Pretoria during a continental tour that also included Nigeria.
Middle East
Saudi Arabia used a UN Security Council session to reject Houthi claims of a blockade on Yemeni ports and airports, calling the narrative misinformation and warning that attacks on commercial shipping threaten freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.
Europe
The European Union adopted a 21st sanctions package against Russia, widening restrictions across banking, crypto services, oil revenues, the shadow fleet, military supply chains and trade channels linked to Moscow's war economy.
China
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said relations with the Philippines have reached a crossroads, urging Manila to make what Beijing described as rational choices after a new confrontation near Ren'ai Jiao.
India
India's foreign minister used a meeting with Wang Yi in Manila to place trade balance, market access and supply chain predictability at the center of a cautious effort to normalize ties with China.
Russia
European Union governments reached a political agreement on a new sanctions package against Russia, extending the oil price cap for 12 months and adding restrictions aimed at banks, crypto platforms, oil trading channels and supply networks linked to Moscow's war effort.
Middle East
Fincantieri will operate the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces' Training and Simulation Centre under a three-year agreement, extending its presence in the Gulf country from shipbuilding into long-term naval training and knowledge transfer.
Oceania
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono said ASEAN-Australia cooperation must keep adjusting to a changing strategic environment, arguing that regional peace depends on sustained choices, commitment and collaboration.
Europe
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Moscow is prepared for all scenarios amid European militarization, while reiterating that Russia does not seek to attack anyone. Speaking after an ASEAN summit in Manila, Lavrov emphasized Russia's material readiness for any developments.
India
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Manila for wide-ranging talks on trade, tariffs, critical minerals, energy, defence and artificial intelligence, as both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the Quad and a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Middle East
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced that Rome will host a meeting of the Global Alliance for the Two-State Solution on July 28-29, co-chaired with Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister. The summit aims to revive the New York Declaration on Middle East peace with a strong focus on interreligious dialogue.
