Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi signed several agreements during their state visit to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries. The agreements include a deal on combating international terrorism, exchanging classified information, renewable energy cooperation, agricultural research, digital solutions for transformation, intellectual property, mutual legal assistance in civil matters, defense industry cooperation, sports cooperation, archival cooperation, and a cultural exchange program. The leaders aimed to promote peace, prosperity, and sustainable development, aligning with their countries' foreign policies as co-architects of a fairer world.
https://www.firstpost.com/world/india-brazil-pact-pm-modi-lula-push-for-united-front-against-terror-unsc-reform-read-joint-statement-13904490.htmlMalaysia's Trade Minister Tengku Zafrul has confirmed a video call with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, which will also coincide with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Negotiations between the two countries have been ongoing, with Malaysia maintaining its neutral approach while seeking to balance its interests and sovereignty. The country has made concessions on industrial products, including machinery and equipment, medical devices, and automotive parts, as well as agricultural products such as fruits, grains, and live poultry. Malaysia has also agreed to enhance environmental protection and labor standards in line with global commitments. The talks have included commercial deals worth billions of dollars, including a purchase of 30 new Boeing aircraft from Malaysia Airlines.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/07/09/silver-lining-tengku-zafrul-says-new-us-tariff-announcement-extends-malaysias-time-for-talks/183339The Ministry is urging increased cooperation among regional and international partners to enhance maritime security, protect waterways, and foster global peace and stability, aligning with international laws and agreements.
https://www.emirates247.com/world/bahrain-commends-uae-s-efforts-in-rescuing-commercial-ship-crew-in-red-sea-2025-07-09-1.739774Pakistan is strengthening ties with Turkey through initiatives in ship-breaking, water management, and counter-terrorism capacity building. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan praised the productive meeting with Pakistani DPM Dar, highlighting plans to boost commercial relations to $5 billion by enhancing cooperation in various sectors. The two nations reaffirmed their close bond, with Pakistan's FM Dar describing Turkey as a "trusted friend and reliable brother".
https://www.geo.tv/latest/613188-pakistan-turkiye-pledge-to-boost-bilateral-trade-volume-to-5bnRussian President Vladimir Putin's recent actions have raised concerns about his intentions regarding peace in Ukraine. He recently launched a large-scale air attack on Ukraine, which comes just hours after a phone call with US President Donald J.
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-putin-2672974352/Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to North Korea comes amid strengthened diplomatic ties, following the signing of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty in 2023 with Kim Jong-un. This is Sergei Shoigu's third trip to Pyongyang in less than three months, as relations between Moscow and Pyongyang intensify, focusing on security and military coordination. Western sources suggest that North Korea is providing military support to Russia in its war against Ukraine, drawing international attention to the growing partnership.
https://www.fakti.bg/en/world/984684-russian-foreign-minister-sergei-lavrov-to-visit-north-korea-july-11-13Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea are not part of a formal alliance but instead engage in opportunistic and transactional cooperation on common goals, such as challenging the US-dominated world order. They have shown similar reactions to the Israel-Iran war, mirroring the Entente system. The four countries aim to achieve global impact through joint efforts, with each pursuing their regional sphere of interest while supporting others to some extent. This cooperation poses a real and serious threat to US national security as it seeks to limit the US's role, power, and influence worldwide.
https://www.fakti.bg/en/world/984678-why-russia-and-china-did-not-come-to-the-aid-of-iranThe European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Russia is responsible for human rights abuses in Ukraine, including extrajudicial killings, torture, forced labor, and unlawful detention. The court ordered Russia to release or return all unlawfully detained civilians in occupied Ukraine without delay. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia will not comply with the ruling, considering it "null and void".
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/07/09/top-european-court-rules-russia-committed-rights-abuses-in-ukraine-downing-of-mh17-a89746Saudi Arabia and Iran re-established diplomatic relations in 2023 after a break that began in 2016, with China playing a key role in brokering the deal. Saudi Arabia has taken a more conciliatory approach to regional diplomacy under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), condemning Israeli strikes on Iran as "aggressions" and a violation of international laws. The two nations also expressed concern over US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, with Iranian spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei stating that Saudi officials, including FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Defence Minister Prince Khaled bin Salman, held fruitful conversations about bilateral relations and regional developments.
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