Iran's top envoy says peace deal with US depends on Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said a peace deal with the US would depend on the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanon, arguing that the war cannot be considered over as long as Israel holds territories occupied during the conflict.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump publicly criticized Benjamin Netanyahu for military actions in Lebanon, calling some attacks irresponsible and suggesting he is losing patience with Israel's refusal to accept a ceasefire.
Amid these tensions, the US and Iran are discussing a broader deal that includes the Iranian nuclear program and a $300 billion investment plan from Gulf countries for Iran's economy.
Russian frigate fires on British yacht in English Channel
A Russian warship has fired warning shots near a British yacht in the English Channel after Moscow said the vessel got too close to the Russian frigate and failed to respond to warnings.
The British couple on board said they were not on a collision course and that the situation only became concerning after shots were heard, while there were no injuries or material damage.
The incident comes at a time of high tensions between London and Moscow, just days after Britain seized a Russian-bound oil tanker off its coast.
Alleged ice cream cartel investigated in Japan as summer heat approaches
Japanese authorities have launched an investigation into six of the country's largest ice cream companies, suspected of colluding to raise prices beyond real production costs.
According to investigators, company executives are suspected of having coordinated the timing and level of price increases for years through meetings and internal communications.
The scandal comes at a time when Japan's ice cream market is hitting record sales thanks to increasingly hot summers, while consumers face higher prices and severe heat waves.
UN chief visits Haiti as gang violence surges and number of displaced reaches 1.5 million
UN Secretary-General António Guterres visited Haiti amid escalating gang violence, with the number of displaced people reaching 1.5 million and over 2,300 people killed since the beginning of the year.
During his visit to the capital, Port-au-Prince, he saw firsthand the difficult conditions in the makeshift camps where thousands of families who have been forced to flee their homes due to armed clashes live.
Guterres called for more international support, while human rights organizations warn that security measures alone are not enough to resolve the humanitarian and political crisis the country is experiencing.
