In today's latest world news on July 2nd, notable developments focus on the continued heatwave across the United States, pushing tens of millions of people under heat warnings just before Independence Day on July 4th; the indirect negotiations between the US and Iran in Doha concluded without a breakthrough; Ukraine increased long-range attacks targeting Russian oil refineries and defense facilities; while the US military is urgently searching for a soldier missing after a Seahawk helicopter made an emergency landing in the Arabian Sea.
Extreme heat dome expands, scorching heatwave across America.
The "heat dome" continues to blanket the Midwest and Southern United States before shifting eastward, leaving approximately 46 million people under heat warnings.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said this could be the most severe heatwave the city has faced in more than a decade. The New York City government has opened hundreds of community cooling centers, extended the operating hours of public swimming pools, and implemented various measures to support vulnerable residents.
The "heat dome" phenomenon continues to blanket the Midwest and Southern United States.
In Chicago, electricity demand surged as residents simultaneously switched on their air conditioners, putting immense pressure on the power grid. Local authorities urged residents to conserve energy and limit the use of high-power appliances during peak hours.
Meanwhile, Washington, D.C., is forecast to experience three consecutive days of temperatures exceeding 38°C, with peaks potentially reaching 40°C on July 3rd, nearing the city's historical record.
The heatwave is occurring as the United States prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and simultaneously host several matches of the 2026 World Cup , raising concerns about public health and safety for outdoor activities.
Indirect negotiations between the US and Iran in Doha have concluded.
The two-day round of indirect talks between the US and Iran in Doha, Qatar, concluded without any clear signs of a breakthrough toward lasting peace.
According to diplomatic sources, the discussions mainly revolved around restoring maritime activity in the Strait of Hormuz and the process of releasing frozen Iranian assets.
The Qatari Foreign Ministry said the parties had made “positive progress” in implementing the June memorandum ending the conflict, and confirmed that the next round of talks would take place after the funeral of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
US President Donald Trump asserted that progress regarding Iran's nuclear program is showing positive signs, even though the topic was not included on the agenda of the recent technical meeting.
Meanwhile, Tehran continues to insist on its control over the Strait of Hormuz and has announced it will impose maritime shipping fees from mid-August after the current exemption period expires.
Ukraine intensifies attacks on Russian oil refineries and missile production facilities.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv is continuing to expand its long-range offensive against strategic targets inside Russian territory.
Ukraine intensifies attacks on Russian oil refineries and missile production facilities.
According to Zelensky, Ukrainian forces attacked an oil refinery in the city of Ufa, more than 1,300 km from the front lines, as well as a defense industrial facility in the Penza region that produces components for Russia's missile program.
The Ukrainian General Staff identified the facility in Penza as belonging to the Russian State Space Corporation (Roscosmos), which manufactures sensors for cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and equipment for reconnaissance satellites.
In addition, Kyiv also claimed to have struck numerous logistical facilities, including bridges in Donetsk and Lugansk, and a military airfield in the Crimean Peninsula.
According to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, in June alone, the country's military launched attacks on 11 oil refineries and numerous other Russian industrial and military facilities aimed at crippling Moscow's supply capabilities.
US helicopter crashes in the Arabian Sea.
The U.S. military announced on July 1 that one soldier was missing and three others were injured after an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter made an emergency landing in the Arabian Sea.
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The U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet said the search for the missing person is underway urgently, while emphasizing that no indications have been found that the incident is related to hostile action.
U.S. military officials are also conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the incident.
According to military aviation experts, landing a helicopter on the sea always carries significant risks, even for experienced pilots, due to the risk of the aircraft losing balance or flipping over upon contact with waves.
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