英国首相候选人伯纳姆：我认为国防开支计划是国家必须严肃面对的事情。

kallas: the EU welcomes the framework agreement reached in Washington between Lebanon and Israel, saying it could help de‑escalate tensions, advance the peace process and offer important prospects for restoring Lebanese sovereignty and territorial integrity.

On July 3, South Korea’s deputy prime minister and finance minister said the government will push major firms to invest over 312 tln won (~$204bn) in the southeast (Yeongnam) region to develop advanced manufacturing and AI. SK Group, Samsung, Hanwha and Hyundai Motor plan roughly 140 tln, 60 tln, 55 tln and 42 tln won respectively, targeting semiconductors, AI and aerospace; LG and Doosan are also expected to follow. The announcement includes a national space strategy centred on Sacheon to build a southern coastal space industry belt.