International politics
South Korea joins 7 countries in Strait of Hormuz statement
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South Korea's foreign ministry announced Friday it will join a joint statement by seven countries, including Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands and Canada, condemning Iran's attacks in the Gulf and de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The statement calls on Iran to cease its actions and respect freedom of navigation. Seoul cited safety of sea lanes and impacts on its energy supply.
US President Donald Trump has praised Emmanuel Macron’s hosting of the G7 summit and the dinner held in his honour at the Palace of Versailles. He described the event as fantastic and noted the surprise signing of an agreement with Iran.
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US President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran at Château de Versailles on Wednesday evening, ending hostilities in the Middle East.
US President Donald Trump has threatened 10% tariffs on eight European countries, including France and Germany, to force the sale of Greenland from Danish territory. The European Union is showing unity and preparing countermeasures, including the anti-coercion instrument, at an extraordinary summit in Brussels on Thursday evening. European markets opened lower amid these transatlantic tensions.