UN reimposes sanctions on Iran over nuclear program amid US-China trade tensions and Moldova's pro-EU shift.

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The United Nations has reimposed an arms embargo and other sanctions on Iran, marking a significant shift a decade after the landmark nuclear deal, causing concern over potential economic repercussions in Iran. In Moldova, the pro-European Union party has taken the lead in parliamentary elections, signaling a possible shift in the country's geopolitical alignment. Meanwhile, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has ruled out holding a referendum on becoming a republic during his tenure. In the Americas, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has accused the United States of violating international law following the revocation of his visa, while U.S. soybean farmers face a crisis as the ongoing trade war with China continues to impact sales.

Top Stories

• ● UN arms embargo, other sanctions reimposed on Iran over nuclear program (Reuters)

• ● Albanese rules out holding Australian republic referendum while he is prime minister (The Guardian)

• ● Iran sanctions reimposed 10 years after landmark nuclear deal (BBC)

• ● Moldova's ruling pro-EU party pulls ahead in parliamentary election (Reuters)

• ● Soybean farmers caught in looming crisis as US trade war with China cripples sales - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos (Abc News Breaking News, Latest News And Videos)

United States

● Fear and Hope in Venezuela as U.S. Warships Lurk (The New York Times)

● Colombian President Petro accuses US of violating international law after visa revoked (Reuters)

● Republicans urge Democrats to agree to short-term bill to keep US government open (Reuters)

● Trump Plans to Attend Gathering of U.S. Military Officers (The New York Times)

● Trump’s Plan to Send Troops to Portland, Oregon, Prompts Frustration (The New York Times)

● Trump orders deployment of troops to Portland, ICE facilities (Reuters)

● At least 2 dead and 8 others wounded after shooting and fire at Michigan church (CNN)

Africa

● U.S. Ambassador to Israel Is Expected to Make Rare Visit to Egypt (The New York Times)

● Nigeria’s data consumption rises to 1.2TB, telcos activate 2.2m new lines (The Guardian Nigeria News)

● UNGA 80 and Nigeria’s participation (Punch Newspapers)

● Corruption allegations prompt parliamentary inquiry into South Africa's IDAC officials - dailynews.co.za (Dailynews Co Za)

● Egypt’s foreign minister says Ethiopia’s Nile dam policy is ‘destabilising’ (Dailynewsegypt)

● Thousands march in Cape Town to demand South Africa cut ties with Israel - Cape Town ETC (Cape Town Etc)

● Nigeria eyes certification of China's C919 jet for local airlines (Reuters)

● South Africa heading towards a serious disaster - businesstech.co.za (Businesstech Co Za)

● Egyptian-German Business Forum boosts economic cooperation, investment opportunities (Dailynewsegypt)

● Al-Sisi meets Afreximbank leadership, discusses boosting Africa trade, development cooperation (Dailynewsegypt)

Middle East

● Iran weighs confrontation or diplomacy after UN sanctions reimposed over its nuclear program - AP News (Ap News)

● Iranians Brace for Economic Impact of New U.N. Sanctions (The New York Times)

● Israel presses on with Gaza assault as Trump again claims ceasefire is close (The Guardian)

● Netanyahu says Israel working on ceasefire plan on eve of Trump meeting. Gaza death toll tops 66,000 - AP News (Ap News)

● Iran weighs how to respond to reimposed UN sanctions over its nuclear program - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos (Abc News Breaking News, Latest News And Videos)

● Updates: 41 killed as Israel continues to ‘destroy Gaza’s infrastructure’ (Al Jazeera)

● U.S. Ambassador to Israel Is Expected to Make Rare Visit to Egypt (The New York Times)

Indo-Pacific

● On defense and foreign policy, LDP candidates largely align — except where they don’t (The Japan Times)

● China ferry fleet built amid Taiwan invasion preparations, classified report warns (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

● Xi to ask Trump to oppose Taiwan independence in return for trade deal (The Telegraph)

● Australia news live: Labor’s first deficit not as bad as feared; ‘exhausted’ sailors rescued after two days adrift (The Guardian)

● Australian PM rules out republic referendum after meeting King (The Telegraph)

● India defeat Pakistan by five wickets in controversy-hit Asia Cup final (Al Jazeera)

● Embattled Australia telco giant hit by another major outage (Yahoo News Singapore)

● Winners India refuse Asia Cup trophy from ACC chief (Reuters)

● Time is the hardest problem, Albanese laments as his ‘mate’ Starmer faces challenge of ‘patriotic national renewal’ (The Guardian)

● ‘Wouldn’t knock down Adelaide cathedral’: outrage as golf course upgrade for Saudi-backed LIV tournament threatens burial site (The Guardian)

● India beats Pakistan with only 2 balls left to win cricket’s Asia Cup but refuses to receive trophy - AP News (Ap News)

Europe

● Moldova’s pro-EU party takes lead in election as vote counting under way (Al Jazeera)

● Moldova’s pro-EU party leads polls in election fraught with Russian interference claims - PBS (Pbs)

● Israeli team out of top Italian cycling race over Gaza war protest concerns (Al Jazeera)

● Gaza flotilla sails again; Italy's Tajani warns of danger (Reuters)

● Moldova's pro-EU party has 40% of votes with 28% of votes counted - electoral commission (Reuters)

● For Many Moldovans, Their Election Is a Choice Between Russia and the E.U. (The New York Times)

● Russia has no intention of attacking EU or Nato states, foreign minister says (BBC)

● EU industry fears ever-expanding list of ‘derivative’ goods subject to steel tariffs (The Guardian)

● Spain has become Europe’s standout economy (Financial Times)

● Zelenskyy condemns Russia’s ‘vile and cowardly’ 12-hour bombing of Ukraine (The Guardian)

Latin America

• Tropical Storm Imelda forms near Bahamas and is expected to become a hurricane in coming days (AP)

• Violent clash over fuel prices in Ecuador leaves 1 protester dead and 12 soldiers injured (AP)

• Suriname pledges to shield 90% of forests, far beyond global conservation goal (AP)

• Mexico's former immigration chief apologizes for deadly fire that killed 40 (Reuters)

• Colombian President Petro accuses US of violating international law after visa revoked (Reuters)

• US, Mexico launch joint initiative to tackle cross-border gun trafficking (Reuters)

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