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At a summit with U.S. officials in Sweden, China's top trade negotiator said China and the United States had agreed to extend their 90-day tariff exemption period -- due to expire on Aug. 12 -- though he did not say by how long, Reuters reported on July 29. 

U.S., China: Sweden Talks Yield Extended Tariff Relief

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India

Pakistan

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Amid parliamentary debate on India's handling of its May conflict with Pakistan, Home Minister Amit Shah announced on July 29 that Indian security forces near the Kashmiri summer capital of Srinagar on July 28 killed three men responsible for the deadly April 22 attack on civilians near the Kashmiri town of Pahalgam, Hindustan Times reported on July 29.

India: Home Minister Says Security Forces Killed Perpetrators of April Attack in Kashmir 

Japan

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party will hold a plenary session of LDP Diet members in the coming days, according to LDP Secretary General Hiroshi Moriyama on July 29.

Japan: Potential Vote To Oust Prime Minister Ishiba Would Likely Fail

Ethiopia

Somalia

Clashes between forces loyal to Jubaland state and those linked to the federal government erupted in Somalia's town of Dollow on July 27 and 28, Garowe Online reported on July 28. 

Somalia: Fresh Clashes Erupt Between Federal Government and Jubaland Forces

South Africa

Taiwan

Environment, Science & Technology

Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it was considering restricting the sale of semiconductors to South Africa after the South African government unilaterally renamed the island's two representative offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg as "Taipen Commercial Offices," Focus Taiwan reported on July 29.

South Africa: Taiwan Mulls Semiconductor Restrictions Amid Renaming of Diplomatic Missions

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The European Commission proposed suspending Israel's participation in the Horizon Research fund due to human rights concerns associated with Israel's ongoing military operations in the Gaza Strip, Reuters reported on July 28.

EU, Israel: EU Proposes Suspending Israeli Participation in Research Fund

The German government is set to approve its 2026 draft budget on July 30, outlining 520.5 billion euros ($607 billion) in spending and record borrowing of 174.3 billion euros ($203 billion) -- up from 50.5 billion euros in 2024 -- alongside a medium-term financial framework extending through 2029, Reuters reported on July 28. 

Germany: Berlin to Propose Increased Investment, Borrowing and Defense Spending in 2026 Budget Plan

Colombia

A Colombian district judge convicted former President Alvaro Uribe of procedural fraud and bribery in a witness-tampering case related to his potential links to paramilitaries, El Colombiano reported on July 28.

Colombia: Former President's Conviction To Fuel Polarization and Risk Deterioration of U.S. Ties 

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Cyber

Growing internal and U.S. pressure will likely force Brussels to delay or amend its landmark AI law, fueling short-term regulatory uncertainty that could hinder the technology's development in Europe.

The Fate of the EU's Ambitious AI Act

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Turkey

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Energy

Turkey is repositioning itself in Iraq by replacing its security-heavy posture with a push for economic and energy integration, signaling Ankara's long-term ambitions to become a regional power broker as U.S. and Iranian influence wanes.

Turkey Shifts Iraq Strategy Amid Waning U.S. and Iranian Influence

Snapshots

A voter leaves a booth during voting for the recall election at a polling station in Taipei, Taiwan, on July 26, 2025. 

Its victory in the recall votes will embolden the opposition KMT to press on with controversial reforms and defense spending cuts, but it will also help prevent a near-term escalation of cross-strait tensions.

A Failed Recall Emboldens Taiwan's Opposition

The EU flag is seen on stacked cargo containers.

Global Trade

The framework deal avoids an escalation of tit-for-tat tariffs that would have strained both economies, but various unresolved issues could still reignite transatlantic trade tensions in the future.

New U.S.-EU Deal Averts Full-Blown Trade War -- For Now

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Cambodia

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A Cambodian soldier stands on a truck with a rocket launcher in Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey province, which borders Thailand, on July 25, 2025. 

A look at what the coming week will bring -- and a list of recommended RANE articles from the week that was.

The Weekly Rundown: U.S. Tariff Deadline Passes, Thai-Cambodian Border Tensions Persist

Australia

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks during a luncheon at Parliament House in Canberra on June 17, 2024. 

The Australian prime minister's efforts to stabilize relations with Beijing will yield short-term economic benefits, but rising regional security concerns will ultimately limit long-term engagement.

The Challenges Facing Albanese's Bid to Reset China-Australia Relations

A gas flare is seen in the disputed Penja Ali district of Kirkuk in northern Iraq.

The oil-salary agreement could cement the Iraqi government's control over Kurdistan, permanently clipping the region's autonomy ambitions, but several roadblocks to implementation remain.

New Iraq-KRG Oil Deal Institutionalizes Baghdad's Dominance

A photo taken on Feb. 21, 2025, shows Subaru vehicles bound for shipment at a port in Yokohama, Japan. 

The deal is a win for Japan's economy and its ruling party, but it may hasten Prime Minister Ishiba's exit. It will also help South Korea and Taiwan secure their own U.S. trade deals.

U.S. Trade Deal Is a Mixed Victory for Japan, a Template for Regional Partners

Ukraine

Russia

A protester holds a Ukrainian flag in downtown Kyiv on July 22, 2025, during a demonstration calling for President Volodymyr Zelensky to veto a law that reduces the powers of Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

A new law placing Ukraine's two anti-corruption agencies under executive control raises the risk of further protests that could destabilize Zelensky's government and undermine its war effort.

In Ukraine, a Controversial Law Fuels Protests and Corruption Concerns

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How have Gulf Arab states' positions on the Israel-Iran conflict evolved?

Essential Geopolitics: The Future of Gulf-Iranian Relations

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba addresses the media at the vote counting center in the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) headquarters in Tokyo on July 20, 2025.

Prime Minister Ishiba's days are likely numbered following his party's poor electoral performance, which will worsen policy gridlock and potentially weaken Tokyo's position in trade talks with Washington.

LDP's Defeat in Japan's Upper House Elections Will Stoke Political Instability

Flags of EU countries are seen outside the European Parliament building in Brussels, Belgium, on April 5, 2025.

The proposed budget prioritizes competitiveness, defense and strategic autonomy, but it will face significant internal resistance regarding revenue sources, spending cuts and greater centralization.

Reviewing the 2028-2034 EU Budget: New Priorities and Anticipated Pushback

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U.S., China: Sweden Talks Yield Extended Tariff Relief

India: Home Minister Says Security Forces Killed Perpetrators of April Attack in Kashmir

Japan: Potential Vote To Oust Prime Minister Ishiba Would Likely Fail

Somalia: Fresh Clashes Erupt Between Federal Government and Jubaland Forces

South Africa: Taiwan Mulls Semiconductor Restrictions Amid Renaming of Diplomatic Missions

EU, Israel: EU Proposes Suspending Israeli Participation in Research Fund

Germany: Berlin to Propose Increased Investment, Borrowing and Defense Spending in 2026 Budget Plan

Colombia: Former President's Conviction To Fuel Polarization and Risk Deterioration of U.S. Ties

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