Sana Khan

Ukraine said on Tuesday that an upcoming government reshuffle will not affect its drive to join the European Union, reaffirming that EU membership remains a top national priority despite plans to replace the country's prime minister.

Russia said on Tuesday it is preparing to reroute grain exports away from the Sea of Azov after Ukrainian attacks disrupted shipping in the strategic waterway, raising concerns over one of the country's key agricultural export routes.

Two United Arab Emirates oil tankers were struck by Iranian cruise missiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, killing one Indian crew member and injuring eight others, according to the UAE Ministry of Defence.

China's exports accelerated sharply in June, powered by booming global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) chips and record automobile shipments, underscoring the country's growing dependence on overseas markets as domestic consumption remains sluggish.

Asian markets traded mixed on Tuesday as oil prices climbed to a one-month high after U.S. President Donald Trump announced the reinstatement of a blockade on Iranian shipping and proposed a 20% fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Lebanon and Israel resumed United States brokered negotiations in Rome on Tuesday, seeking to advance implementation of a framework agreement aimed at ending hostilities in southern Lebanon.

China said on Tuesday it does not seek a "sphere of influence" in the Pacific, as Foreign Minister Wang Yi defended Beijing's growing engagement with Pacific island nations following criticism over a recent missile test in the South Pacific.

The death of United States Senator Lindsey Graham has created fresh uncertainty over the future of Washington's support for Ukraine at a critical stage in the war with Russia.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that it has secured less than half of the funding required to combat the Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, raising concerns that the response could weaken as the virus spreads into new areas.

At least nine Palestinians, including a 10 year old boy and a senior Hamas police official, were killed in separate Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, according to Palestinian health and police officials.