Cuba's foreign minister accuses Marco Rubio of lying to provoke military aggression.

Japan, Philippines pact to secure classified defense information, Nikkei says. The agreement aims to prevent disclosure to third parties.

Japan and the Philippines have agreed on a pact to secure classified defense information, preventing its disclosure to third parties, according to Nikkei.

US halts Ukraine peace talks. Marco Rubio says Washington was the only mediator both Russians and Ukrainians were willing to talk to, but the efforts did not yield results.

Marco Rubio announced that the US is halting its involvement in Ukraine peace talks, stating that while Washington was the only mediator both sides trusted, the efforts did not yield results.

China says firmly opposed to U.S. deployment of Typhon mid-range missile system in Japan, warning it threatens regional security. Spokesperson Guo Jiakun urges U.S. and Japan to rectify 'erroneous practice.'

China firmly opposes the U.S. plan to deploy the Typhon mid-range missile system in Japan, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday, warning it threatens regional stability and security.

Zelensky invited to NATO summit in Ankara on July 7-8, a gathering likely to test alliance unity after major U.S. rifts.

Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelensky has been invited to attend the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara, scheduled for July 7-8. The summit is expected to test NATO unity following major rifts between the U.S. and other allies.