International News from Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025

Iran enacts law suspending cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian put into effect on Wednesday a law passed by parliament last week to suspend cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, the IAEA, Iranian state media reported.
Two die in Spain wildfire, two deaths in France from European heatwave

Wildfires have killed two people in Spain and two others have died in France because of a heatwave that has gripped Europe and forced the closure of a nuclear reactor at a Swiss power plant.
Paramount settles with Trump over '60 Minutes' interview for $16 million

CBS parent company Paramount has settled a lawsuit filed by US President Donald Trump over an interview broadcast in October, the latest concession by a media company to a president who has targeted outlets over what he describes as false or misleading coverage.
Putin, Macron discuss Iran, Ukraine in first phone call in nearly 3 years

Russian President Vladimir Putin had a "substantial" phone call with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on the Iran-Israel conflict and Ukraine, the Kremlin said on Tuesday, the first such exchange between the two leaders since September 2022.
Trump urges Hamas to accept 'final proposal' for 60-day Gaza ceasefire

US President Donald Trump urged Hamas on Tuesday to agree to what he called a "final proposal" for a 60-day ceasefire with Israel in Gaza that will be delivered by mediating officials from Qatar and Egypt.

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Dubai Police bust gang promoting drug-laced sweets online
In a major anti-narcotics bust, Dubai Police have arrested a gang of 15 people for promoting drug-laced sweets on social media.
UAE allows eVTOLs and helicopters to share infrastructure
The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has launched the world’s first regulatory framework for hybrid air operations.
Bank fined AED 5.9 million for violating UAE's anti-money laundering law
The Central Bank of the UAE has penalised a branch of a foreign bank operating in the country with a fine of AED 5.9 million for violating the country's anti-money laundering law.