World News LIVE Updates: Trump Announces 30% Tariffs on EU and Mexico | Russia Warns US, South Korea and Japan Against Security Alliance & More

Russian President Vladimir Putin has privately urged Iran and the US to consider a nuclear deal banning uranium enrichment, Axios reports. Despite Russia’s public support for Iran’s nuclear rights, Putin’s position reflects a tougher stance amid recent conflicts and US-Israel pressure. Iran denies the claim and insists on retaining enrichment rights. The US sees zero enrichment as a key demand, but negotiations face hurdles as diplomats seek new meeting venues.

President Donald Trump has announced fresh US tariffs of 30% on imports from the EU and Mexico, effective August 1. While acknowledging Mexico’s help with immigration and fentanyl control, Trump said it was not enough to stop North America from turning into a “Narco-Trafficking Playground.”

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned the US, South Korea and Japan against forming a security alliance aimed at North Korea during a visit to Pyongyang, AP reports. Russia and North Korea’s military ties have deepened, with North Korea supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, joint US-South Korea-Japan drills are continuing amid regional tensions.

Satellite images have confirmed Iran hit a US communications dome at Qatar’s Al Udeid base during a missile strike in June, The Associated Press reports. The Pentagon confirmed minimal damage, even as Iran claimed a major blow. The Tehran-led attack came after US strikes on three key Iranian nuclear sites.

Sand and dust storms now impact over 330 million people globally, a UN report has stated. Originating mainly from North Africa and the Middle East, the storms cause major health, environmental, and economic disruptions, AP reports. The United Nations is pushing for coordinated action over the next decade.