Ukraine's capital city of Kiev has been hit by repeated and intense drone attacks in recent weeks, with June being the deadliest month for civilians in three years, resulting in 232 deaths and 1,343 injuries. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Western allies to quickly fulfill their promises of aid made during a meeting in Rome. Ukraine needs more advanced drones to intercept Russian-made Shahed drones. The government has announced plans to establish an integrated drone interception system called "Clear Sky" with a $6.2 million investment, including 260 million grivnas for drones, operator training and mobile response units.
https://apnews.com/article/ucrania-guerra-rusia-drones-shahed-jarkiv-a929da3d3eb12161e7b194703fb0fc9eUS President Trump has issued tariff conditions to 24 countries, including the 27-member European Union, under the "most favoured nation" approach. The EU's chief trade negotiator, Maros Sefcovic, said a trade deal could be reached in the coming days, as the bloc collectively sells more goods to the US than any other country. Trump had proposed a 20% tariff for EU goods and threatened to raise it to 50%, but negotiations have been slow. The base rate of 10% has gone into effect for most trade partners, with higher rates applied to autos (25%) and steel and aluminum (50%). Former Congressional Budget Office director Douglas Holtz-Eakin criticized Trump's approach, saying nations are talking amongst themselves about minimizing their exposure to the US economy rather than engaging in serious trade talks.
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/trump-ramps-up-trade-war-slaps-30-tariffs-on-european-union-mexico-8865412US President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on several European Union countries, including Germany, France and the UK, in a move that could have significant implications for global trade. The tariffs, which range from 25% to 30%, are aimed at addressing what Trump claims is unfair trade practices by these nations. The EU has described the move as "unjustified" and a "negotiation tactic".
https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/donald-trump-unleashes-tariff-fury-full-list-of-nations-facing-the-heat-11752328514083.htmlUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that strikes in western Ukraine killed at least two people and wounded 20 in Chernivtsi, while six were injured in Lviv. In the east, two died in Dnipropetrovsk and three were wounded in Kharkiv. The Russian defense ministry targeted companies in Ukraine's military-industrial complex in these cities, as well as a military aerodrome in Lviv. US special envoy Keith Kellogg is set to visit Ukraine on Monday amid stalled peace efforts. French President Emmanuel Macron expressed support for a European peacekeeping force, but the Kremlin opposes it. US President Donald Trump spoke with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, but no progress was made towards ending the war. The Kremlin aims to address "root causes" of the conflict and has demanded Ukraine give up NATO ambitions. Zelensky urged Western allies to impose sanctions on Russia to curb its air strikes.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/ukraine-says-four-killed-in-massive-russian-drone-missile-attack/article_bfcefaa5-e02a-58b7-8919-0e535fc4d1b9.htmlDatuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed the need for an immediate stop to atrocities and 'massacres' in Gaza during a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Malaysian Parliament. The two discussed a potential ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid into Palestine, particularly Gaza, and other issues related to peace. Anwar emphasized that Malaysia is also affected by invasions and disruptions, while Rubio assured that the US values its relationship with Malaysia and aims to strengthen cooperation within ASEAN.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/07/10/we-are-also-affected-when-there-is-invasion-and-disruption-anwar-confronts-rubio-on-gaza-calls-for-urgent-ceasefire/183523Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that the country will maintain good ties with all countries, including the US, while also enhancing its relationships with China, Asean nations, and other countries for the benefit of its citizens. This comes as Malaysia chairs the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and hosts a meeting from July 8 to 11. Anwar's comments were made in an audio recording after discussing Asean with US Senator Marco Rubio, who is part of a US delegation visiting Malaysia for Asean-led meetings.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/07/10/one-month-to-negotiate-anwar-says-us-still-values-malaysia-ties-amid-looming-25pc-tariff-hopes-for-talks-before-august-deadline/183511ASEAN nations will not abandon their ties with the US, but instead adapt to a changing relationship. The US's new approach to trade and tariffs will influence ASEAN's response, which is shaped by domestic reforms, global diversification efforts, and regional integration initiatives in Southeast Asia. This shift reflects a more nuanced understanding of the US's evolving role in international relations, as seen in the experiences of former Deputy General Counsel Steven Okun at the US Department of Transportation under President Bill Clinton.
https://channelnewsasia.com/commentary/us-ambassador-singapore-anjani-sinha-tammy-duckworth-marco-rubio-asean-tariffs-5231446Bangladesh's Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin led high-level talks with US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer as part of ongoing negotiations to reduce the country's 35% US tariffs, with adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan assuring business leaders that no reason for concern exists at this stage.
https://www.tbsnews.net/economy/no-need-worry-us-tariff-talks-ongoing-fouzul-tells-biz-leaders-1185531European leaders including UK's Starmer, France's Macron, EU's von der Leyen, Poland's Tusk and Italy's Meloni have unveiled a joint plan to counter Russia's actions in Ukraine. The proposal aims to strengthen economic ties among European nations and impose severe sanctions on Russia. The plan is seen as a bold move to crush Putin's war efforts.
https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/europes-ukraine-plan-starmer-macron-von-der-leyen-tusk-meloni-unveil-bold-push-to-crush-putin-s-war-11752169738152.html