An agency reported a Hamas spokesman called on the Arab League to convene an emergency leaders' summit to respond to Israeli plans to expel residents of the Gaza Strip.

US unemployment rate eased to 4.2% in June, the lowest since June 2025 and below the market consensus of 4.3%.

The EU pledged an extra €18m in economic aid to Armenia and eased export restrictions on certain Armenian goods as Moscow imposes broad trade curbs ahead of June parliamentary elections. Russian measures have targeted key Armenian exports — fresh produce, flowers, fish and alcoholic beverages — lifting geopolitical and trade risk, weighing on export receipts and sector sentiment as Yerevan pursues closer ties with the West. The ruling Civil Contract party received 49.8% in the June vote; Russia has accused Western interference and joined opposition claims of irregularities, heightening bilateral tensions.