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India and China firmly rejected US President Donald Trump's threats of secondary sanctions for purchasing Russian oil, prioritizing their energy security and economic sovereignty.

The US has imposed a 25% tariff on Indian exports to the US, effective August 1, threatening to substantially increase it.

More than 200 UK lawmakers, amounting to 221 MPs from various political parties, have signed an open letter urging recognition of a Palestinian state ahead of a UN conference.

Around 90% of the more than 2 million inhabitants in the Gaza Strip have fled within the territory, facing catastrophic conditions, food scarcity, and repeated evacuations.

The UK's foreign secretary expressed horror at the targeting of starving Palestinians by the Israeli military, highlighting the need for humanitarian aid and potential sanctions.

The US economy, the single biggest driver of global growth, has defied expectations across numerous metrics, with inflation staying low and employment remaining robust.

Vice President J.D. Vance has expressed strong concerns regarding the deterioration of free speech and democracy, attributing it to Europe's neo-liberal elites and is noticeably displeased with the UK's actions.

Iran, France, Germany and the United Kingdom will hold nuclear talks in Istanbul following warnings by the three European countries that failure to resume negotiations would lead to international sanctions on Tehran.