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• A major UN summit opened in Geneva on Monday to address the urgent need for global AI governance and safety frameworks. • The summit focuses on balancing the potential for AI to benefit humanity with the need to prevent "catastrophic harm" and ensure fair distribution of technology.

• Acting President Delcy Rodríguez of Venezuela is struggling to manage the aftermath of two powerful earthquakes that have triggered a humanitarian crisis. • The disaster has sparked fierce public criticism and provided an opening for Venezuelan opposition leaders currently in exile to attempt a return.

• Coface chief APAC economist Bernard Aw warns that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will not signify a quick return to pre-war normalcy for Asia. • While alternative routes exist, they remain tied to the Middle East's energy production system and are subject to the same geopolitical risks and infrastructure disruptions.

• Funeral processions have begun for Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei following his passing. • Notably, neither his son Mojtaba Khamenei nor his other three sons attended Friday's ceremony.

• World Tibet Day highlights the ongoing struggle for Tibetan independence and its implications for Asian geopolitical stability. • Advocates argue that China's occupation of Tibet in the 1950s removed a critical strategic buffer, placing the Chinese military directly on India's northern frontier.

• A new US-backed framework agreement has been introduced as a diplomatic push to end the ongoing hostilities between Lebanon and Israel. • The initiative aims to provide a rare opportunity for peace in a region that has been exhausted by decades of persistent conflict.

• The U.S. has experienced a strategic failure in Iran, which the author attributes to the Trump administration's "Donroe Doctrine" and a reliance on unilateral actions. • A blockade of the Strait of Hormuz reportedly backfired, resulting in the empowerment of Iran and a significant decline in American international credibility.

• Profile News is providing live, continuous coverage of breaking global developments on Sunday, July 5, 2026. • The reporting focuses on critical political, military, and humanitarian updates from Gaza, Lebanon, Iran, Israel, and the Strait of Hormuz.

• Pakistan and India remain locked in a state of kinetic confrontation and technical warfare following India's "Operation Sindoor" launched in May 2025. • The ongoing conflict is exacerbated by a "nuclear overhang," creating a volatile environment where military tensions could escalate rapidly.

• China's military has promoted two new generals following a significant anti-corruption purge that depleted the ranks of its top leadership. • The reshuffle is viewed as a strategic move by President Xi Jinping to consolidate power and ensure absolute loyalty to the Communist Party.

• External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will visit Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman from July 5-10 to meet with regional leadership and diplomatic counterparts. • The primary objective of the tour is to strengthen bilateral relations and officially launch India's campaign for a seat on the UN Security Council for the 2028-29 tenure.

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