Trump will now resume arms deliveries to Ukraine:

We will send more weapons. We must.

They have to be able to defend themselves. Ukraine is taking very heavy hits.

Iran Acquires Chinese Missiles After Ceasefire With Israel

Iran has received Chinese surface-to-air missile (SAM) batteries following its recent 12-day conflict with Israel.

The delivery, made after a de facto ceasefire on June 24, is part of Tehran’s effort to rebuild its air defences destroyed during Israeli strikes.

Iran is reportedly paying for the missile systems with oil shipments, deepening its trade ties with Beijing. China already imports nearly 90% of Iran’s crude exports, often using transshipment routes through countries like Malaysia to bypass US sanctions.

While the number and type of missiles transferred remain unclear, Iran is believed to operate various Chinese and Russian air defence systems, including the HQ-9 and Russia's S-300. These defences are seen as limited against advanced Israeli aircraft like the US-made F-35.

Source: Middle East Eye

Tourism is booming globally—but the U.S. is missing out, losing up to $29 billion and risking millions of jobs as international travelers go elsewhere.

The U.S. is the only country expected to see a drop in international tourism spending in 2025.

Russian soldier hiding in a pipe literally gets launched into the air by Ukrainian drone strike.

NEW Red Sea Attack: Greek Ship Hit, Crew Injured, Two Missing

Eternity C, a Greek-operated, Liberian-flagged bulk carrier, was attacked 50 nm off Yemen’s Hodeidah.

Houthi militants used sea drones, RPGs, and small boats.

Ship’s bridge and comms were hit; vessel left adrift. 2 crew members critically injured, 2 missing.

This follows the sinking of another Greek ship (Magic Seas) days earlier.

France Demands 80% Share in Franco-German Fighter Jet Project

France has told Germany it wants an 80% workshare in the joint Franco-German FCAS fighter jet program, a defence source told Reuters.

The €100 billion project, involving Dassault (France), Airbus (Germany), and Indra (Spain), has faced repeated delays over disputes around workshare and intellectual property.

If France insists on its demand, it would upend previous agreements and could derail the program's next phase, due by year-end.

The project, launched in 2017 by President Macron and then-Chancellor Merkel, was meant to symbolize European unity but has become a source of ongoing Franco-German tension. A German lawmaker warned that France’s push for dominance could be the “final nail in the coffin” for the project.

The latest unrest may also revive speculation about merging FCAS with the rival UK-Italy-Japan GCAP stealth jet program.

Source: Reuters

Congo and Uganda intensify joint offensives against ISIS-linked ADF rebels, bombing positions east of Bunia in Ituri.

China and India privately opposed Türkiye’s full BRICS membership last year.

A Brazilian diplomat said, “Türkiye is NATO,” noting India led objections over compatibility with the bloc.

Source: MEE

Somalia: Puntland authorities say senior ISIS figures were targeted and killed in an airstrike in the Baalade valley of the Cal Miskaad mountains.

Armenia: Pashinyan Targets Church Leadership

Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan announced he will personally lead the “liberation” of the Armenian Apostolic Church, accusing it of being taken over by an “anti-Christian, anti-state group.”

Several clergy have already been arrested, along with Russian-Armenian oligarch Samvel Karapetyan, who defended the Church. He is accused of inciting a coup.

Pashinyan had previously called on Catholicos Karekin II to step down.

Ukraine: A 19-year-old from Lviv has been caught yet again trying to illegally cross the border — his 13th (!) attempt since fall 2024.

Nigeria: Bandits kill 70 volunteer guards in attacks on communities in central Plateau State.

Rotterdam Port Prepares for Possible War with Russia

Europe’s largest port, Rotterdam, is reserving docks for NATO military cargo and planning logistics routes in case of conflict.

A container terminal is being designated for safe ammo transfers, and amphibious drills will occur several times a year. Coordination will also involve the Port of Antwerp.

The port director urged the EU to stockpile not just oil but also key resources like copper, lithium, and graphite.

Source: FT

Emirates cancels Iran flights until July 15.

Source: Reuters