Images of rescue operations as four people die after a ferry carrying 65 people sinks on its way to Indonesia's Bali island. The vessel sank before midnight on Wednesday in the Bali Strait as it sailed to the famous holiday destination from Indonesia's main island of Java, Surabaya, search and rescue agency said in a statement Thursday.

Turkish National Defense Minister Yaşar Güler attended a reception held to mark Japan Self-Defense Forces Day. In his speech at the event, Minister Güler expressed satisfaction with the current level of cooperation between Türkiye and Japan in the fields of military and defense industry. He also underlined the growing friendship between the two countries, stating that “Greatest wish is to elevate the bilateral relations to the highest level.”

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Viet Nam Party General Secretary To Lam and US President Donald Trump discussed bilateral relations and reciprocal tariff negotiations during their phone talks on July 2. The two leaders voiced satisfaction with the strong and positive progress in Viet Nam–US ties. They welcomed the negotiating delegations of both sides reaching consensus on a joint statement that outlines a fair and balanced framework for a reciprocal trade agreement.

Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister for Foreign Affairs o U Than Swe received Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand Mr. Dusit Manapan at the Ministry in Nay Pyi Taw on Thursday.

During the meeting, both sides cordially exchanged views on further enhancing the existing bilateral ties and collaboration across various sectors in areas of mutual interest, enforcing the post-earthquake rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts.