Turkish Cypriot President Ersin Tatar and Greek Cypriot President Nikos Hristodulidis, along with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Fidan and Greek Foreign Minister Yorgo Gerapetridis, will meet at a 5+1 format meeting in New York on July 16 and 17. The meeting is hosted by U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who aims to foster cooperation between the two sides on Cyprus, with the goal of improving relations between Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot states.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/fm-fidan-to-attend-informal-meeting-on-cyprus-in-new-york-211511Turkey's Foreign Minister Sybiha stated that Ukraine has shown openness to a ceasefire by accepting US proposals, while Russia sent a low-level delegation to Istanbul, which he deemed insulting. In contrast, Ukraine is willing to engage in dialogue and negotiations for a just peace. The minister suggested a meeting between Ukrainian President Zelensky and Russian President Putin, potentially involving leaders like Trump, European colleagues, and Turkish President Erdoğan, could lead to a long-term ceasefire and pave the way for broader talks with Russia.
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/4015718-fm-sybiha-just-peace-requires-pressure-on-russia-not-on-ukraine.htmlTwo Republican lawmakers, John Moolenaar and Rick Scott, have requested an urgent briefing from the SEC and PCAOB about risks posed to American investors by Chinese companies listed on US stock exchanges, citing a 2022 agreement between Chinese regulators and the PCAOB.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/private-equity/lawmakers-seek-sec-briefing-on-chinese-companies-market-accessThe Chinese Intermediate People's Court has sentenced a Japanese citizen without making an announcement, with Japanese Ambassador Kenji Kanasugi present but barred from entering the courtroom. The Japanese government has expressed regret over the sentencing, citing it as a major obstacle to improving relations between Japan and China. Since 2014, when China enacted its anti-spying law, a total of 17 Japanese citizens, including the defendant in this case, have been detained, with five still being held in China.
https://thestar.com/news/world/asia/chinese-court-sentences-a-japanese-man-to-more-than-3-years-in-prison-on-espionage/article_8de4acbe-e656-54d7-a9e4-d3130370e167.htmlSlovakia has blocked the EU's proposed 18th package of sanctions on Russia, dealing a setback to efforts to increase pressure on Moscow over its war in Ukraine. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas expressed frustration at Slovakia's refusal to support the new measures, despite meeting their demands.
https://www.firstpost.com/world/slovakia-blocks-eus-sanctions-package-on-russia-delaying-push-to-pressure-moscow-13907292.htmlUS President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100% 'secondary tariffs' on countries trading with Russia, with an exception if Moscow agrees to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days. The move is part of a broader strategy to challenge BRICS, a grouping representing emerging economies and the Global South, which counters the G7.
https://www.news18.com/explainers/trump-now-playing-russian-roulette-with-tariff-talks-what-does-this-mean-for-india-the-world-9445105.htmlFormer US Attorney Alex Acosta's comments about Jeffrey Epstein being an "intelligence asset" have sparked controversy, with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett denying the claim as "categorically and totally false". Attorney General Pam Bondi has also denied knowledge of Epstein's alleged intelligence ties, contradicting her earlier statement that a list of his clients was on her desk to review. The dispute arose after Bondi mentioned reviewing the list in response to a question about releasing Epstein's client information, leading to accusations from Trump supporters and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt clarifying the context as related to Epstein's crimes, not intelligence work.
https://nypost.com/2025/07/14/world-news/former-israeli-pm-naftali-bennett-denies-conspiracy-linking-epstein-to-mossad/Attorney General Pam Bondi has contradicted the Trump administration's previous claim that Jeffrey Epstein maintained a "client list" of well-known individuals connected to him, stating there is no such file related to Epstein's sex trafficking activities.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11287693/donald-trump-epstein-files-client-list-pam-bondi/China and India have expressed willingness to strengthen communication and coordination to maintain a multilateral trading system and stabilize global supply chains. The two nations aim to create an open and cooperative international environment, following a meeting between Chinese President Wang and Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar in Kazan. This exchange has provided important guidance for China-India relations, with cooperation in various fields moving towards normalization.
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