Trump posted a map on Truth Social depicting North and Central America under U.S. control, triggering diplomatic backlash from Iceland, Denmark, Mexico, and Canada, who condemned the image as threatening their sovereignty and signaling the president's expansionist ambitions.
Iceland's foreign minister accused political rivals of using Brexit-style misinformation tactics ahead of an August referendum on resuming EU accession talks, citing concerns about Russian interference and geopolitical instability affecting the island nation's security.
The EU established twelve Security and Defence Partnerships with global nations through March 2026, enabling bilateral cooperation on cyber threats, maritime security, and counter-terrorism while strengthening interoperability and conflict prevention efforts.
NATO defence ministers reaffirmed Ukraine as their primary strategic focus, rejecting competing concerns about Arctic security amid broader geopolitical tensions between Western allies and Russia.
Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association concluded free trade agreement negotiations in July 2024, establishing a comprehensive framework to eliminate tariffs, facilitate trade in goods and services, and promote investment across four EFTA member states.