US President Donald Trump pledges advanced weapons to Ukraine via NATO and threatens 100% tariffs on Russia's trade partners if peace is not reached in 50 days.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrives in China for the first time since the 2020 border standoff, aiming to reset India-China ties. He will attend the SCO Foreign Ministers’ meeting and hold key bilateral talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.
The 17th BRICS Summit is scheduled to commence in Rio de Janeiro on July 6, with Brazil hosting the influential bloc of emerging economies. Under the theme "Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance," the summit aims to address critical global issues, foster economic cooperation, and amplify the voice of the Global South.