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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1929, Sofia Muratova, Russian gymnast (died 2006) was born. In 1934, Aleksei Yeliseyev, Russian engineer and astronaut was born. In 1941, World War II: Montenegrins begin the Trinaestojulski ustanak (Thirteenth of July Uprising), a popular revolt against the Axis powers. In 1969, Oleg Serebrian, Moldovan political scientist and politician was born. In 1970, Andrei Tivontchik, German pole vaulter and trainer was born. In 1982, Shin-Soo Choo, South Korean baseball player was born. In 1996, Pandro S. Berman, American director, producer, and production manager (born 1905) passed away. In 1999, Konstantinos Kollias, Greek general and politician, 168th Prime Minister of Greece (born 1901) passed away. In 2000, Jan Karski, Polish-American activist and academic (born 1914) passed away. In 2011, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Russian FM meets with counterparts from Sahel alliance
Russia will continue to provide military backing for the junta-led governments of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, who make up the Alliance of Sahel States, the parties said at a meeting in Niger's capital Niamey.
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Trend News Agency
· Jun 27, 2026
Azerbaijani, Turkish FMs discuss bilateral cooperation
Azerbaijani, Turkish FMs discuss bilateral cooperation
Kremlin News
· Jun 26, 2026
[Photo] Address to participants in the 13th Forum of Russian and Belarusian RegionsImportantly [...]
Address to participants in the 13th Forum of Russian and Belarusian RegionsImportantly, Russia and Belarus have been cherishing and expanding their traditions of brotherly friendship and mutual support while reinforcing their historical, cultural and spiritual bonds. Russia and Belarus have forged a genuinely strategic relationship, and the Union State we form serves as a model of mutually beneficial and equal integration. It makes a tangible contribution to deepening cooperation within associations such as the Eurasian Economic Union, the Commonwealth of Independent States, and the Collective Security Treaty Organisation.
Mehr News Agency
· Jul 13, 2026
Iran, Russia strategic partners, reliable friends: Pezeshkian
TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Iran and Russia are strategic partners and reliable friends for one another, accoridng to President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday.
Reuters
· Jun 29, 2026
LIVE: Vessel tracker showing Strait of Hormuz
A vessel tracker shows Strait of Hormuz traffic. Iranian and U.S. technical teams working on the implementation of an interim peace deal are expected to meet in Doha in the coming days, a source told Reuters on Monday, after tit-for-tat weekend strikes threatened to derail the fragile accord. #straitofhormuz #iran #iranwar #us #hormuz #oman #ships #marinetraffic #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/
The Epoch Times
· Jun 29, 2026
Trump Says US–Iran Meeting Set for Doha After Strait of Hormuz Clashes
The United States and Iran are set to meet after both sides paused military exchanges in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said.
CBS Sports
· Jun 25, 2026
Ivory Coast, Curacao chase historic World Cup knockout berth in Philadelphia
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Ariana News
· Jul 9, 2026
Afghanistan, Russia discuss expanding trade, economic and transport cooperation
The embassy said the Russian side also invited Afghan officials and business representatives to participate in the North–South International Transport Corridor Forum in Astrakhan. The post Afghanistan, Russia discuss expanding trade, economic and transport cooperation first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.
Tehran Times
· Jun 26, 2026
Iran, Egypt set for high-stakes in Group G: 2026 World Cup
TEHRAN - Iran and Egypt meet in one of the most significant Group G fixtures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both nations still firmly in contention for a place in the Round of 32.
Associated Press
· Jul 7, 2026
LIVE: Ukraine's Zelenskyy speaks at defense forum on NATO summit sidelines
Watch live as NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a defense industry forum on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Turkey. #nato #live #ukraine
Sweden Herald
· Jun 24, 2026
Iran and neighboring countries to meet for talks
Iran and neighboring countries to meet for talks
India TV News
· Jun 21, 2026
Belgium shares points with Iran after thrilling FIFA WC 2026 clash, qualification in trouble for the side
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Daily Sabah
· Jun 29, 2026
Iran, US establish de-escalation channels to advance interim peace deal
Iranian and U.S. technical teams are expected to meet in Doha in the coming days to discuss the implementation of an interim peace agreement, a source told Reuters on Monday, as bo...
Russia Today
· Jul 8, 2026
Russia is main partner against terrorism – Niger
Russia remains the Alliance of Sahel States’ main partner in counterterrorism, Niger’s minister said Read Full Article at RT.com
AzerNews
· Jul 13, 2026
Russia, Iran said to be close to a gas deal
Russia's Minister of Energy Sergey Tsivilev and Iran's Minister of Petroleum Mohsen Paknejad met today as the two sides move closer than ever to finalizing a gas trade agreement between the two countries, Iran's Shana agency reported on Monday, AzerNEWS reports.
DawnNews English
· Jun 21, 2026
Quadrilateral Meeting with Iran, US and Intermediaries Planned on Sunday, Iran's Baghaei says
Quadrilateral meeting with Iran, US and intermediaries planned on Sunday, Iran's Baghaei says. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
Al-Monitor
· Jul 7, 2026
NATO allies to discuss Hormuz tensions, mission with Gulf Arabs
By John Irish and Lili BayerANKARA, July 7 (Reuters) - NATO foreign ministers will meet Gulf Arab counterparts on Tuesday to address the stalemate over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including a Franco-British proposal for a multinational maritime mission that Iran has so far dismissed.The meeting on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Ankara will bring together ministers from Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates following weeks of tensions in the strategically important waterway despite an interim U.S.-Iran peace deal.
DW News
· Jul 3, 2026
Why NATO needs Turkey in the Black Sea | DW News
As NATO leaders meet in Ankara on July 7-8, one region is back in sharp focus: the Black Sea. Russia's war against Ukraine has turned it into one of Europe's most important security frontiers – and made Turkey an increasingly important NATO ally. On board a Turkish navy ship searching for drifting sea mines, our correspondent Julia Hahn reports on how the war is reshaping Turkey's role inside the alliance. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #nato #turkey #blacksea #dwcurrentaffairs
Al Arabiya English
· Jul 7, 2026
UK and Norway PMs Hold Talks in Football Shirts
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre hold a bilateral meeting in Ankara wearing their respective national football team shirts as England and Norway are set to face each other in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal on July 11 in Miami.
TRT World
· Jul 10, 2026
Inside the NATO Summit
On Roundtable’s one-to-one interview, NATO’S longest-serving spokesperson Oana Lungescu unpacks the summit’s key outcomes and what they mean for the alliance’s future. Roundtable was on the ground in Ankara for the NATO summit, where questions loomed over the alliance’s future in an increasingly polarised world. See the full episode: https://trt.world/c5xc Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world
The Kyiv Independent
· Jul 13, 2026
War diplomacy: the new shape of negotiations — next KI Insights monthly briefing
U.S.-mediated talks since last year have failed to deliver results. Both Russia and Ukraine have intensified their strike campaigns, notably against the capitals of both countries. However, this doesn't mark the end of diplomacy. Ukraine, in particular, is seeking to leverage its battlefield advantage into a
Kyiv Post
· Jul 9, 2026
Nawrocki and Zelensky Meet But Bitter Poland-Ukraine History Clash Left ‘Unresolved’
Polish and Ukrainian presidents met on the sidelines of the NATO summit but failed to resolve their dispute over the legacy of the UPA, which continues to strain bilateral relations. Both Nawrocki and Zelensky stressed that Russia remains the shared security threat and agreed to maintain dialogue.
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 4, 2026
Cold War: Decades of rivalry reshaped global power balance
A rivalry between two superpowers defined much of the 20th century. It shaped how the US built its military and used its influence around the world. Al Jazeera’s Gabriel Elizondo looks back on the Cold War. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #ColdWar #UnitedStates #SovietUnion #USHistory #MilitaryHistory #GlobalPolitics #Superpowers #USForeignPolicy #ColdWarHistory #InternationalRelations #AlJazeeraEnglish
TASS
· Jul 5, 2026
West to fail to defeat Russia and Iran, IRGC deputy commander tells TASS
Relations between Iran and Russia are in the nature of a strategic partnership, General Hossein Maroufi said
News24
· Jun 30, 2026
News24 | US, Iran delegations in Doha for talks about talks, amid high tensions
Iranian and US negotiating teams were due in Doha this week, but Iran said that no meeting had been scheduled as weekend missile fire from both sides tested the interim ceasefire to end the four-month-old war.
Notes From Poland
· Jul 8, 2026
Polish and Ukrainian presidents meet for first time since start of diplomatic crisis
It is important to remain in dialogue given that Poland and Ukraine share a common enemy in Russia, says Karol Nawrocki.
Korea Times News
· Jul 7, 2026
Top diplomats of S. Korea, US, Japan to meet in Turkey on sidelines of NATO summit
Top diplomats of S. Korea, US, Japan to meet in Turkey on sidelines of NATO summit
ArcaMax
· Jul 5, 2026
Putin, Trump discuss Ukraine in call ahead of NATO summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed Ukraine and the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey in a phone call Saturday, while Trump also spoke with his Ukrainian counterpart. Putin congratulated Trump on the 250th ...
Atlantic Council
· Jul 9, 2026
NATO summit dashes Putin’s hopes of outlasting the West in Ukraine
This week's NATO summit in Ankara focused on demonstrating a united front in support of Ukraine. This was a major blow for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, who still hopes Western disunity can hand Russia victory in Ukraine, writes Peter Dickinson. The post NATO summit dashes Putin’s hopes of outlasting the West in Ukraine appeared first on Atlantic Council.
Pajhwok Afghan News
· Jun 28, 2026
Kabul, Bishkek ink agreement to establish joint trade council
KABUL (Pajhwok): Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan have inked an agreement to establish a Joint Business Council during the Afghan-Kyrgyz Business Forum in Bishkek, the Afghan Embassy
Iran Herald
· Jul 6, 2026
Trump has consistent position on Ukraine conflict Moscow
The US president is open to dialogue with Russia and his contacts with Vladimir Putin will continue, the Kremin has saidUS President Donald Trump has a consistent understanding of the Ukraine conflict and is receptive of what Moscow has to say on the issue, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has told journalists. The official also confirmed that Russia expects Trump to resume his contacts with Ru
Ukrainska Pravda
· Jul 7, 2026
Zelenskyy and Trump to meet at NATO summit on 8 July
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump are scheduled to meet on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara at 14:30 local time (the same as Kyiv time) on Wednesday 8 July.
Washington Examiner
· Jun 21, 2026
Vance says US and Iran can ‘sit together as teams’ for first time under deal
Vice President JD Vance said the United States and Iran can “sit together as teams” for the first time under the ceasefire agreements the two countries are discussing in Switzerland on Sunday. “What today really represents is the beginning of a technical negotiation that’s not going to solve every disagreement, but it’s going to allow []
RTÉ News
· Jul 1, 2026
World Cup 2026: Belgium 3-2 Senegal (AET) recap
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Investing.com
· Jul 8, 2026
NATO leaders meet in Ankara as US ceasefire with Iran teeters
NATO leaders meet in Ankara as US ceasefire with Iran teeters
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