On July 9 CHINA’s foreign ministry said it is prepared to work with N. KOREA to strengthen strategic communication, deepen exchanges and cooperation, and advance traditional bilateral ties under guidance from top-leader consensus. The ministry noted this year marks the 65th anniversary of the China–N. KOREA Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance and that both sides have agreed to hold joint commemorative events.

Fed minutes show policymakers still expect real GDP to grow robustly through the remainder of 2026. Multiple labor-market indicators point to a stable jobs market that does not appear to be a source of inflationary pressure. The June 17 statement was briefer than recent post-meeting releases, signaling imminent action by officials who have pledged to overhaul Fed communications; minutes say several officials agreed it is time to consider major changes to post-meeting statements.

美國高級政府官員：美國已通知國會領導人，決定撤銷對敘利亞“支持恐怖主義國家”的認定。