China is set to join the Southeast Asian Nuclear Weapons Free Zone treaty once all necessary documentation is complete, according to Malaysia's foreign minister. The SEANWFZ has been in effect since 1997, limiting nuclear power use to peaceful purposes like energy generation. China, along with other major nuclear powers including the US, Britain, Russia, and France, aims to sign the treaty and commit to non-use or movement of nuclear weapons in Southeast Asia, covering both exclusive economic zones and continental shelves.
https://www.asiaone.com/asia/malaysia-says-china-will-sign-southeast-asia-nuclear-weapons-free-zone-treaty-when-documentsDenmark has established a unique cooperation with Ukraine, becoming the first country to assist with the purchase of Ukrainian-made weapons. This partnership, known as the "Danish model," has led to Denmark being the first country to open its defense industry factories in Ukraine, where products made by Ukrainian companies were initially purchased and delivered to the front lines. The success of this cooperation has sparked interest from other EU Member States, with Kamyshin noting that similar agreements are being sought after.
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-economy/4013486-first-ukrainian-defense-industry-products-to-be-manufactured-in-denmark-next-year.htmlThe European Union is hosting a high-level meeting to discuss strengthening resilience against hybrid warfare, disinformation, and foreign interference, with a focus on building global alliances to protect democracy in regions such as Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, and the Western Balkans. Key speakers include NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska, EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, and Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius, among others. The meeting will also feature Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, national leader of Belarus, who is part of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus.
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20250710IPR29588/107th-rose-roth-seminar-spotlight-on-security-and-defence-challengesIndia and the United States are intensifying their trade talks, with both sides actively engaging in virtual discussions to deepen trade ties and reduce friction on trade-related matters. An Indian trade delegation is set to revisit Washington DC for in-person negotiations aimed at finalizing a trade deal, following several recent virtual meetings with US counterparts.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/indian-delegation-to-visit-us-as-trade-talks-near-final-stage-1890553Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arif Havas Oegroseno, denied that Indonesia's participation in the BRICS group was the reason for US President Trump imposing a 10% tariff on Indonesian goods, stating that countries outside BRICS also face similar issues and that Indonesia has made offers to lower the tariffs.
https://en.tempo.co/read/2026709/indonesia-affirms-brics-commitment-despite-trumps-tariff-threatsJapanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi agreed to seek stable ties during bilateral talks in Kuala Lumpur. The meeting comes ahead of regional gatherings, as both countries aim to improve their relations.
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250710/p2g/00m/0na/028000cSindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah met with Chinese Consul General Yang Yundong at CM House in Karachi. The meeting focused on strategic partnerships ahead of a planned China visit in September. Murad Shah announced plans to establish new Special Economic Zones and invited Chinese investment, particularly for water treatment and desalination plants in Karachi. He also proposed collaboration on the Inclusive City project, envisioning it as a model institution for persons with disabilities in Pakistan. Yang Yundong welcomed the proposals, emphasizing the need to finalize projects before arranging meetings.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40371946/murad-meets-chinese-cg-discusses-strategic-partnershipThe rise of rogue states such as North Korea and Iran has led to a decline in adherence to international laws, causing global instability and undermining liberal institutions like the United Nations. The lack of accountability from these nations has emboldened them to pursue aggressive agendas, further eroding trust in global governance.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1327449-welcome-to-anarchyIndonesian President Prabowo attended a luncheon with senior Brazilian officials, including Coordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan and Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia. The meeting aimed to deepen cooperation in agriculture, defense, technology, and global affairs between the two countries. Prabowo also co-chaired a bilateral meeting with President Lula at the Palácio do Planalto, where they agreed to strengthen their partnership on trade, investment, clean energy, and agrarian affairs. Both nations reaffirmed support for Palestinian independence and the two-state solution.
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