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Morning Briefing: July 22, 2025

Morning Briefing: July 22, 2025

Anadolu’s recap of top stories from around the globe

Diary.
Current events in Turkiye and the world, leaders’ schedules and international events will be on the Diary page
Pope Leo calls for urgent aid to Gaza, protection of civilians in call with Abbas
21.07.2025

Pope Leo calls for urgent aid to Gaza, protection of civilians in call with Abbas

Pontiff stresses need to uphold international law, ensure access to aid amid escalating violence

Kremlin says Azerbaijan, Russia have entered ‘difficult period’ in bilateral ties
21.07.2025

Kremlin says Azerbaijan, Russia have entered ‘difficult period’ in bilateral ties

Spokesman does not rule out meeting between Russian, US presidents in Beijing in September

Diplomatic approach ‘only way’ to solve Iranian nuclear issue: China
21.07.2025

Diplomatic approach ‘only way’ to solve Iranian nuclear issue: China

Beijing’s statement comes as Iran and E3, comprising France, Germany, UK, preparing to resume nuclear talks in Istanbul

Germany criticizes Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s aid distribution scheme
21.07.2025

Germany criticizes Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s aid distribution scheme

We remain committed to ensuring that shocking incidents in which people were killed while attempting to distribute or access relief supplies are fully investigated as quickly as possible, Foreign Ministry says in response to parliamentary inquiry

China condemns attacks on civilians in Gaza, opposes violating international law
21.07.2025

China condemns attacks on civilians in Gaza, opposes violating international law

Beijing opposes and condemns ‘all moves that harm civilians and violate international law,’ says Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun