International News Bulletin — July 7, 2026

Politics

• Trump arrives at NATO summit amid rift over Iran – President Trump arrived at the NATO summit in Turkey amid friction with European allies over their refusal to back U.S. military operations against Iran. The dispute has opened a new burden-sharing fight within the alliance.
• US-Iran tensions escalate as Khamenei funeral held – Iran held a massive public funeral for its slain supreme leader as President Trump declared the U.S. would win “one way or the other.” Peace talks remain on hold, and as many as three tankers came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz amid the exchange of threats.
• Bomb blasts hit Damascus hotel during Macron state visit – Explosions from a car bomb and a device hidden in a garbage can struck near the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus, where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying on a state visit to Syria. The attack raises fresh questions about security in the Syrian capital.
• Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza governing body – Hamas said it is dissolving its governing body in Gaza, a significant step in the territory’s post-war political transition. The move could reshape governance arrangements in the enclave.
• China test-fires submarine-launched ballistic missile – China announced it launched a ballistic missile from a nuclear submarine into the Pacific Ocean, a rare display of sea-based nuclear capability. The launch came as Pacific allies strengthened defense ties ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara.

Economy

• Wall Street hits record highs as tech rebounds – The Dow Jones climbed 155.84 points to a record close of 53,055.91, while the S&P 500 gained 0.72% to 7,537.43 and the Nasdaq advanced 1.12% to 26,121.16. The rally was driven by a rebound in technology and AI-linked stocks, with Western Digital up 7% and AMD surging 6.6%.
• Markets await Fed minutes after soft jobs report – The 10-year Treasury yield eased to around 4.47% as investors await Wednesday’s release of the June FOMC minutes. A weak June jobs report showing just 57,000 payrolls added — the smallest gain in four months — has left markets pricing only a slim majority probability of a September rate cut.
• European stocks extend winning streak as inflation cools – The pan-European Stoxx 600 notched a fourth straight weekly rise, with the DAX up 0.78% and the FTSE 100 edging to 10,679. Sentiment was helped by eurozone inflation cooling to 2.8% in June.
• EU tightens rules on low-cost imports and steel – The European Union introduced new measures on July 1 targeting low-cost imports and strengthening protections for its steel industry. The steps reflect concerns about market distortion, overcapacity, and the competitiveness of European manufacturers.
• Samsung posts record profit but shares underwhelm – Samsung reported a record quarterly profit on strong memory-chip demand tied to the AI boom, yet the results failed to impress investors. Attention now turns to guidance from SK Hynix and other chipmakers as the AI trade continues to drive Asian markets.

World News

• Ocean surface temperatures hit record high – Global ocean surface temperatures outside the polar regions reached a record 20.86°C in late June, surpassing the peaks of 2023 and 2024. Scientists warn the world is entering “uncharted territory,” with more records likely as El Niño conditions develop.
• Dangerous heat wave grips the United States – More than 46 million people across the U.S. are under extreme heat alerts as a dangerous heat wave scorches large parts of the country. Meanwhile, a super typhoon struck U.S. Pacific island territories that host key military bases.
• Cuba plunged into third nationwide blackout of the year – Cuba’s national electrical grid collapsed, leaving millions without power in the island’s third major blackout this year. Chronic fuel shortages and an aging energy system continue to deepen the country’s crisis.
• Manhattan high-rise evacuated over collapse fears – Officials evacuated a Manhattan high-rise after warning the building was at risk of potential collapse. Engineers are assessing the structure while surrounding streets remain closed.

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