Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made a subtle attempt to distance Australia's reliance on the United States during a keynote speech in Sydney, where he emphasized the need for Australia to develop its own diplomatic relationships and interests.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/pm-anthony-albanese-shares-subtle-message-about-us-relations-20250706-p5mcsu.htmlMalaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim called for a more democratic and just multilateral order at the BRICS Business Forum, where he praised Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for speaking on behalf of marginalized voices. Anwar emphasized the need for strategic cooperation between BRICS and ASEAN members to enhance cross-regional trade and investment, particularly benefiting developing countries. He also encouraged Malaysian companies like Petronas and Yinson Production to venture into new markets, citing their successful projects in Brazil as examples. Anwar met with Lula at the summit, discussing various issues and securing an invitation for Lula to visit Malaysia during the ASEAN Summit in October.
https://channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-pm-anwar-calls-increase-intra-brics-trade-urges-trading-opportunities-overseas-5222756Malaysia has secured RM4 billion in potential investments and RM675 million in potential exports from a trade and investment mission led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to France, with companies expressing interest in high-tech manufacturing, aerospace, renewable energy, and digital economy. The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry reported that these sectors are targeted under the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 and the Green Investment Strategy.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/2025/07/06/malaysia-yields-rm47b-in-potential-exports-investments-from-french-trade-mission-says-miti/182990The BRICS nations, including Brazil and South Africa, are key to developing climate-resilient growth paths through collaborative investments and knowledge sharing. Joint financing facilities supported by sovereign wealth funds from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), infrastructure banks from BRICS and the European Union (EU), and partnerships across ASEAN and the China-Japan-Korea (CJK) region can create smart cities, green ports, and regional supply chains.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/what-you-think/2025/07/06/building-a-new-global-compact-how-asean-brics-gcc-cjk-and-the-eu-can-shape-a-stable-world-phar-kim-beng/182971African nations have agreed to endorse seats for Brazil and India in a reformed Security Council, while leaving open which country will represent Africa's interests. The BRICS bloc has also expressed criticism of US President Trump's tariff policy, describing it as "unjustified unilateral protectionist measures" that include an indiscriminate increase in reciprocal tariffs.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40371325/leaders-of-growing-brics-group-gather-for-rio-summitA grenade attack on Americans occurred during a food distribution event in Gaza, where thousands of people received aid, organized by the GHF (Global Humanitarian Field). The US State Department blames Hamas terrorists for the attack, while the Israeli military accuses "terrorist organisations" of sabotaging aid distribution. GHF has provided over 62 million meals to Gazans since May, and its staff, including private US military contractors, are praying for the recovery of injured Americans.
https://channelnewsasia.com/world/us-blames-hamas-attack-hurt-two-us-aid-workers-gaza-5222426UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that two-thirds of the UN's sustainable development goals are off track due to climate change, requiring $4 trillion in annual investment. He highlighted record-breaking heatwaves and devastating floods in Europe, North America, South Asia, and Africa, which are exacting a toll on human lives, economies, and ecological systems. The conference in Seville emphasized the need for reform of the international financial system to help poorer nations free themselves from debt burdens that hinder their progress in healthcare, education, and climate resilience. The UN chief criticized the US-dominated global financial system, arguing it no longer reflects today's interconnected world, and called for greater representation and equity.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40371288/combating-climate-chaos-call-to-actionJapanese politician Ishiba stated that negotiations with the Trump administration are taking time due to the complexity of the issues at hand. The US has imposed a 10% tariff on imports from most trading partners, including Japan, which will increase to higher rates if no agreements are reached by July 9. Ishiba believes Japan should be treated differently as the largest investor nation in the US economy. He is seeking more favorable trade terms, particularly for US automobiles and rice exports.
https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/07/06/japan-pm-says-won039t-039easily-compromise039-to-trump-on-tariffsPrime Minister Narendra Modi discussed drone technology partnership with South American President Javier Milei during his visit to Argentina, according to External Affairs Secretary (East) P Kumaran. The conversation focused on avenues of cooperation in areas such as drone technology, where India and Argentina aim to explore new uses for drones.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/international/india-argentina-discuss-drone-technology-partnership-during-pm-modis-visit/