Lavrov to visit North Korea on July 11-13 — Russian MFA
The goal is to hold the talks as part of the second round of strategic dialogue between the top diplomats
Israeli strikes kill 95 Palestinians in Gaza Strip in past day — TV
According to the report, Israel continued to carry out attacks throughout Gaza in the past day, particularly targeting tents sheltering displaced persons
Head office of Karapetyan’s Electric Networks of Armenia raided by security
"Some measures have been taking place here since early morning," Natalya Sardzhanyan said
ByteDance has no plans to sell TikTok to American companies
On June 29, US President Donald Trump stated in an interview with Fox News that a "group of very wealthy people" was prepared to acquire TikTok from ByteDance
Two explosions reported in eastern Ukraine
According to the report, the blasts took place in the Chuguyev city area
Delegations from over 50 countries to take part in Russia’s Innoprom trade fair
The Innoprom-2025 international industrial exhibition is running on July 7-10
Lavrov discusses bilateral agenda with Vietnamese PM — Russia’s MFA
Also, the conversation covered arrangements for the opening for signature of an international convention on the fight against cybercrime, coming in October
Death toll from Texas flooding rises to 50 — report
Dozens of people are missing, CNN reported
US cuts weapons supplies to Kiev for political reasons, not because of arms shortfall
The Italian military journalist highlighted that the 8,500 155 mm artillery shells that have recently been halted can be produced by the US defense industry "in less than five days"
Russia open to Riyadh as venue for new talks with US — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister recalled that he and presidential aide Yury Ushakov had led the Russian delegation at the Moscow-Washington talks in Riyadh
Putin to take part in Brazil BRICS Summit on July 6 via video link — Kremlin
According to Dmitry Peskov, there will also be another event, which the Kremlin will announce at a later date
European business asking officials to revise attitude to Moscow — Politico
There are European companies ready to buy Russian gas, a gas trader granted anonymity to discuss the politically charged topic told the newspaper
Two people injured in drone attack on Moscow Region — governor
Andrey Vorobyov specified that both were taken to a local hospital in moderate condition to receive medical aid
Woman killed, two people injured as UAV debris falls in Lipetsk region
Governor Igor Artamonov said that two more people were injured
Revenue of China’s software industry grows by 11.2%
Revenue from information technology services reached 3.8 trillion yuan
Sitronics Electro plans to export charging stations to Georgia, Kyrgyzstan
The company’s CEO Andrey Gurlenov emphasized that Sitronics Electro offers integrated solutions, which facilitates entry into foreign markets
Global coal demand to remain at current level or rise slightly by 2050
Russian Deputy Energy Minister Dmitry Islamov added that coal is one of the main sources of energy in Russia, accounting for 15% of electricity generation, and 22% of heat generation
Israeli strikes on Gaza Strip leave 95 Palestinians killed — TV
Kiev withdraws from Mine Ban Treaty — security officials
Earlier, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland announced their withdrawal from the Ottawa Treaty
Work to remove ‘irritants’ in Russia-US relations to continue — Kremlin aide
"The agreement to closely work on this track - the agreement remains, it was achieved during first telephone communications between two our leaders," Yury Ushakov said
Trump calls for settlement in Gaza
"Get the hostages back!" US leader added
Topuria becomes UFC lightweight champion
Ilia Topuria of Spain defeated Charles Oliveira from Brazil
Ukraine loses up to 175 soldiers, M777 howitzer in South battlegroup's area of operation
During the day, the Southern Group of Forces defeated the manpower and equipment of four Ukrainian mechanized airmobile brigades and a brigade of territorial defense of Ukraine in the areas of Pereyezdny, Seversk, Vasyukovka, Serebryanka, Zvanovka, Chasov Yar, Pleshcheyevka, Ivanopolye and Shcherbinovka
Khamenei says new strikes on US military bases possible in case of repeated aggression
According to the Iranian Supreme Leader, the Iranian attack on the US Al Udeid airbase in Qatar resulted in damage, which the US tries to cover it up
Russian student-athletes allowed to speak to media at 2025 World University Games — FISU
"The AIN student-athletes will have to follow specific rules," the statement added
Russian troops liberate Yalta community in Donetsk region over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup East inflicted more than 190 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy tank and an armored combat vehicle in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
Turkey ready to facilitate talks between leaders of Iran, US — president
The top Iranian diplomat Abbas Araghchi is attending a meeting of foreign ministers of the OIC in Istanbul
IDF registers launch of Iranian missiles towards Israel
Civilians were instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice
US may decide to launch military action against Iran within 24 to 48 hours — TV
According to the broadcaster’s sources, the US still believes it will be able to bring Iran back to the negotiating table and ultimately force it accept a deal that would require Tehran to abandon nuclear enrichment
Putin to discuss global situation with heads of international news agencies at SPIEF
TASS Director General Andrey Kondrashov said earlier that the chiefs of 15 leading international news agencies had been invited to take part in the event
More than 80 hacking groups act against Russia — Sber
"The damage from actions of only one of them, the IT army of Ukraine, may reach $1.25 bln," Deputy CEO of Sber Stanislav Kuznetsov said
Kim Jong Un reiterates support for Russia’s policy at meeting with top security official
Kim also wished for the Russian people to achieve "victories, prosperity and happiness on their journey to build a strong Russia"
PREVIEW: Top diplomats of Russia, Indonesia to talk economic cooperation ahead of SPIEF
Trump encouraging Vance, Witkoff to meet with Iranian officials — NYT
According to the newspaper, should such a meeting take place, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will likely represent the Islamic republic
Israeli military detects more missile launches from Iran
Sirens sounded "in several areas in northern Israel" after the identification of Iranian missiles
Trump admits Musk's ‘craziness’ may be due to drug use — newspaper
Trump had previously stated that he was not concerned about the press reports on Musk's drug use
Abkhazia seeks wider recognition of its sovereignty — top diplomat
According to Oleg Bartsits, Abkhazia has a record of successful diplomatic contacts with a number of countries, such as Nicaragua and Venezuela
BRICS summit to adopt world's first declaration on AI governance — Lula da Silva
"The opportunities that are opening up are limitless, but the risks are no less significant," the Brazilian president emphasized
Kursk Region woman describes surviving violent attack by Ukrainian troops
Yelena Drugova recalled that after being wounded, she attempted to crawl toward a nearby house but was unable to reach it
Trump says he is ready to impose sanctions on Russia, Ukraine if no peace deal is made
The US leader explained that in his view, the deadline is "when I see the moment where it's not going to stop"
Eight OPEC+ members to discuss oil output plan for July at online meeting
Among the countries that have committed to voluntary adjustments to their output plans are Russia, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the UAE, Kazakhstan, Algeria, Oman, and Kuwait
Business association suggests Western firms return through joint ventures
Alexey Repik noted that Russia should treat the domestic investor as an absolute priority
US Charge d'Affaires in Ukraine Julie Davis arrives in Kiev
The US Department of State announced on May 1 that Julie Davis would assume the duties of charge-d'affaires in Kiev