U.S. and Iran to hold indirect talks in Doha on Wednesday, according to media reports.

Iran rejects direct talks with US envoys in Qatar, insisting any discussions go through mediators, casting fresh doubt on prospects for a lasting peace agreement.

Iran said it would not hold direct talks with US envoys in Qatar, stating any discussions would take place through mediators, raising fresh doubts about prospects for a lasting peace agreement.

China urges US to handle Taiwan issue 'with utmost caution' amid ongoing cross-strait tensions

China urges US to handle Taiwan issue 'with utmost caution'

European CouncilCosta expects progress in Ukraine's EU accession talks during Ireland's EU presidency, speaking in Dublin with Zelensky present at the presidency opening ceremony.

European CouncilAntonio Costa expects significant progress in EU accession negotiations with candidate countries, including Ukraine, during Ireland's EU Council presidency. Speaking in Dublin at the opening ceremony of Ireland's presidency, which runs from July 1 to December 31, Costa said the recent official opening of accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova shows enlargement is Europe's best investment in peace and security. Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelensky also attended the ceremony.

US NATO ambassador warns some allies lagging on defense spending, says Trump expects all members to step up immediately and commit to 5% GDP target

The US NATO ambassador stated that some allies are lagging behind, not spending enough or lacking a credible path, and that Trump fully expects all allies to step up immediately and get on a path to 5% defense spending.