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Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met with Saudi Arabia's intelligence chief Khalid bin Ali Al Humaidan in Baghdad to ease tensions after cross-border airstrikes. The Saudi side renewed its invitation for al-Zaidi to visit Riyadh, and the two discussed security coordination amidst regional tensions.
Argentina said it will not retaliate after Brazil downgraded diplomatic relations, following President Javier Milei's verbal attacks on Brazilian leader Lula. The move marks a low point in bilateral ties, with tensions rising ahead of Brazil's presidential election.
Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing on Thursday began a two-day official visit to Thailand, a move Thai officials described as opening a new chapter in bilateral relations. The rare trip by the military leader is seen as an effort to consolidate domestic political standing and seek wider international recognition through regional partners.
Venezuela and the Dominican Republic have agreed to restore diplomatic relations, which were severed after Santo Domingo condemned Nicolás Maduro's 2024 re-election as fraudulent. The two nations have outlined a roadmap for gradual normalization, amid Venezuela's broader re-engagement with U.S. interests in the region.
Burkina Faso's military government has severed diplomatic ties with France, accusing it of neocolonial ambitions and supporting rebel and terrorist networks. The decision, effective June 26, 2026, marks the latest deterioration in relations between the former colonial power and the Sahel nation. It follows a broader pattern of declining French influence in the region as countries turn toward Russia and China.
Colombia's president-elect, Abelardo de la Espriella, has pledged to restore diplomatic relations with Israel after they were severed under outgoing leftist President Gustavo Petro over the Gaza war. De la Espriella, a right-wing political newcomer, confirmed receiving a congratulatory call from Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and vowed to strengthen ties. The shift marks a dramatic reversal in Colombia's foreign policy.
Iranian President departed Tehran for Islamabad on an official visit to Pakistan, the first such trip in years. The visit aims to boost bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, and regional security.
International arrivals to Japan totaled 3.56 million in May, down 3.6% year-on-year, primarily due to a slump in Chinese tourists amid worsening bilateral ties. While other markets like South Korea and Taiwan showed steady growth, the shortfall from China — Japan’s largest source of inbound visitors — pulled overall numbers lower. This was the second straight monthly decline, though Japan still aims for 40 million foreign visitors by 2026.
Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers reviewed the implementation of a bilateral cooperation MoU in a phone call. They also discussed regional and international issues of mutual interest. The call is part of ongoing high-level contacts since the China-brokered deal to resume diplomatic ties.
