Anchorage: US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin, threatening "very severe consequences" if he does not agree to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. This warning comes ahead of their scheduled summit in Anchorage, Alaska, marking the first meeting between Trump and Putin during Trump's second term.
According to Anadolu Agency, the warning follows a virtual meeting in which Trump participated alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders. Trump described the meeting as "very good" and indicated that the upcoming summit in Anchorage might lead to a trilateral meeting with Putin, Zelenskyy, and himself.
In other international developments, UN experts have accused Israeli forces of committing "medicide" in Gaza by deliberately destroying the enclave's healthcare system. They claim that Israeli actions amount to genocide, with healthcare workers reportedly targeted, detained, tortured, and starved, severely undermining their ability to provide medical services.
Additionally, South Sudan has denied any involvement in talks with Israel regarding the relocation of Palestinians from Gaza. The South Sudanese government refuted claims made in the Israeli media, stating that these reports are baseless and do not reflect its official position or policy.
In brief news, the Gaza Strip has witnessed the death of at least 61,722 Palestinians since October 2023, according to the Health Ministry. Meanwhile, European countries, including France, Germany, and the UK, have signaled potential reinstatement of global sanctions on Iran if it continues to violate nuclear obligations. Russia, on the other hand, has criticized Israel's plans to expand its military operations in Gaza, warning of far-reaching consequences in the Middle East.
Other notable international stories include the tragic drowning of at least 20 people when a migrant boat capsized off Italy's Lampedusa Island, and the alarming death of over 100 children in Gaza due to malnutrition amid the ongoing siege, as reported by the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.
In economic news, the US Treasury Department reports that President Trump's tariff policies have significantly increased revenue, generating $135.7 billion as of July. Trkiye is also targeting increased exports to Syria, aiming for over $2 billion following a new partnership agreement. Additionally, Turkish business investments in Africa have reached $2.3 billion, employing 35,000 people, with the construction sector actively contributing with over 2,300 projects.