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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is visiting China for six days, covering Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu, to strengthen ties with Australia’s largest trading partner. He will meet President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang, and top legislator Zhao Leji, with trade and regional security high on the agenda, according to BBC.

Albanese said his government will “cooperate where we can, disagree where we must,” and act in Australia’s national interest. The trip follows his re-election and aims to reinforce economic ties—China accounts for nearly a third of Australia’s trade.

The visit includes top Australian business leaders and signals a stabilisation in relations after years of tensions and trade sanctions. Cooperation on green energy, while maintaining Australia’s commitment to Aukus despite Chinese criticism, will also be discussed.

Analysts say both countries are targeting stable connections rather than geopolitical alignment, with mature diplomacy permitting involvement in commerce, education, and culture—despite continued disagreements over China's military growth and the arrest of Australian writer Yang Hengjun, BBC reported.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met again Tuesday to discuss a possible 60-day Gaza ceasefire.

Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff said only one issue remains unresolved between Israel and Hamas. The proposed deal includes the release of 10 hostages and the remains of nine others, according to BBC.

Netanyahu, who also met US officials including VP JD Vance and Speaker Mike Johnson, said Israel’s military campaign would continue, but negotiations were advancing.

Qatar, a key mediator, said more time was needed. Talks between Israel and Hamas resumed Sunday but remain stalled, BBC reported.

US President Donald Trump has postponed the imposition of higher tariffs on imports, extending the deadline from July 9 to August 1. The White House confirmed that letters were sent to 14 countries including Japan and South Korea outlining new duties, with rates ranging from 25 percent to 40 percent, BBC reported.

Japan and South Korea face 25 percent tariffs, while others, including Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, and Cambodia, are set to face higher rates. Trump stated the August deadline is “firm, but not 100 percent firm,” leaving room for negotiation.

Economists see the move as part of Trump’s broader trade strategy, aimed at pressuring countries into deals. However, markets responded with caution, as major US indexes slipped and Toyota’s US-listed shares dropped 4 percent. Critics warn the tariffs could raise consumer prices and disrupt global trade flows, despite Trump’s claim that they will boost American manufacturing and jobs, according to BBC.

Tanzania will host a high-level Pan-African summit on July 10 in Arusha, focusing on the future of social security across the continent. Officials from 15 African nations, including Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Zambia, and Cote d’Ivoire, are expected to attend.

Speaking in Dodoma, Tanzanian Minister Ridhiwani Kikwete said the summit aims to enhance dialogue on the role of social security in national development. A stakeholder forum on July 9 will precede the event, offering a platform to address emerging trends and challenges in the sector, Xinhua reported.