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French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Berlin on Wednesday for talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The leaders are expected to discuss US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 30 percent tariffs on EU goods if a trade deal is not reached.

They will also address nuclear energy policy, a long-standing point of tension between the two countries. France, which relies heavily on nuclear power, hopes for greater EU support as Merz, a known advocate of nuclear energy, takes office. The meeting aims to set the stage for the upcoming Franco-German Council of Ministers in August, according to Firstpost.

A third round of ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine is set to take place on Wednesday in Istanbul, Turkey. The talks follow earlier rounds in May and June, which ended without any breakthroughs, Firstpost reported.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that the discussions would be held today. However, the Kremlin has tempered expectations, stating there is little hope for a breakthrough and declining to provide a timeline for any potential agreement.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a two-nation visit to the United Kingdom and the Maldives from July 23 to 26. His UK visit, at the invitation of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, marks his fourth trip to the country since taking office in 2014, according to Firstpost.

During his stay, Modi will meet Prime Minister Starmer for talks on strengthening bilateral ties, with a focus on finalising the India-UK Free Trade Agreement. He is also scheduled to call on King Charles III and engage with leading business figures from both nations.

Discussions will cover a broad range of issues, including concerns over Khalistani activities in the UK, Firstpost reported.

United States announced its decision to withdraw from UNESCO, just two years after rejoining the UN cultural agency.

The State Department cited concerns over the agency’s focus on “divisive social and cultural causes,” particularly in relation to the Israel-Palestine issue, as the reason for its exit, Xinhua reported.

Air India has completed precautionary inspections of the Fuel Control Switch (FCS) locking mechanisms on its Boeing 787 and 737 aircraft, finding no issues. The checks were carried out following a directive from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), issued after a Boeing 787-8 crash on June 12 that killed 260 people and injured 67, according to Xinhua.

The inspections, which began voluntarily on July 12, were completed by the DGCA’s July 21 deadline. The directive was based on a US FAA bulletin warning of potential FCS disengagement. Preliminary findings from India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau indicated engine shutdown due to switch confusion, though no major faults were found with the aircraft or its engines.

At least 21 children have died from starvation in Gaza in the past 72 hours, with nearly 900,000 now facing severe hunger, according to BBC.

UN chief Antonio Guterres warned that Gaza’s humanitarian system is collapsing rapidly. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy called the situation “grotesque” after reports of hundreds killed while seeking aid.

The WHO says its operations are severely affected by Israel’s renewed offensive in central Gaza. Israel claims its forces were under fire and had coordinated with aid agencies, BBC reported.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran will not abandon its uranium enrichment programme, despite severe damage from recent US and Israeli airstrikes, calling it a matter of national pride.

In an interview with Fox News, Araghchi said Iran is open to indirect talks with the US and willing to take steps to prove its nuclear programme is peaceful. In return, he urged Washington to lift sanctions, stressing that a negotiated solution remains possible.

Manchester United have signed forward Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford on a deal until 2030, with an option for an extra year, BBC reported.

The 25-year-old Cameroon international joins for £65m, with £6m in potential add-ons. He scored 20 league goals last season—fourth highest in the Premier League.

Calling United his “dream club,” Mbeumo said he’s eager to grow under manager Ruben Amorim. United hailed his consistency and goal record, calling him a key addition ahead of their US preseason tour, according to BBC.

Mbeumo becomes United’s fourth signing of the summer.