* Lithuania blocked goods sanctioned by the EU from reaching Kaliningrad
* Lt-Gen Evgeny Buzhinsky said the West is playing with fire following the move
* Putin's spokesman warned that all trust evaporated between West and Moscow
Russia has vowed to retaliate against Lithuania with measures that 'will have a serious negative impact on the Lithuanian population' after the country blocked EU-sanctioned goods from reaching the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad.
Russia's Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev said Moscow will respond shortly to Lithuania's move to block deliveries of coal, metals, construction materials and advanced technology from mainland Russia to Kaliningrad.
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MIDDLE EAST
US Navy warship fires warning flare after Iranian fast attack boat almost CRASHES into it: Three military speed boats buzz the USS Sirocco in latest tense stand-off in Strait of Hormuz.
Russian foreign minister to visit Iran by weekend.
Israel coalition moves to dissolve parliament, Lapid to become caretaker PM.
Blinken vows support as Israel heads to elections.
Lebanon, Syria and Egypt sign deal to supply Beirut with gas.
Saudi Crown Prince MBS arrives in Jordan on regional visit.
Turkey to host talks on Black Sea export of Ukraine grain: Report.
For Iraqis a sweltering summer of 'hell' has begun.
ASIA
Taiwan scrambles jets to warn away 29 Chinese planes in its Air Defence Identification Zone.
North Korean leader convenes military meeting amid tensions.
Japan, U.S., South Korea eye summit on NATO fringes.
Japan PM says dialogue with China, S. Korea key to stability.
US Senators Menendez, Graham propose overhaul of US policy toward Taiwan.
Sri Lanka should have gone to IMF sooner, says central bank governor.
Agnipath: India strike over controversial army hiring plan.
India: Record heat wave sparks wheat export ban.
Assam: India floods destroy millions of homes and dreams.
AFRICA
Suspected jihadists kill more than 130 civilians in central Mali, officials say.
Burkina Faso tells civilians to evacuate vast zones ahead of military operations.
State controls just 60 percent of Burkina Faso: ECOWAS mediator.
Ethiopian military targets rebels accused of killing civilians.
EU urges Ethiopia to lift fuel restrictions to Tigray.
Tunisia will abandon Islam as its state religion in new draft constitution.
East Africa leaders agree regional force to quell DR Congo crisis.
Rwanda hosts Commonwealth summit amid rights, security concerns.
Africa is a hostage of Russia's war on Ukraine, Zelensky says.
EUROPE
Covid surges across Europe as experts warn not let guard down.
Russia warns Lithuania its citizens will feel the pain over Kaliningrad, EU calls for de-escalation.
EU tries to get grain from Ukraine as Russia's war drags on.
Russian Nobel winner auctions Peace Prize medal for £84.5 MILLION to benefit Ukrainian children: Stunning amount paid for award made from gold worth about £8,000.
Lukashenko warns Poland over western Ukraine.
Estonia protests to Russia over helicopter airspace violation.
Von der Leyen says Ukraine ready for EU ‘candidate status’ ahead of bloc meeting.
EC recommends EU candidate status to be given to Ukraine, Moldova, not to Georgia.
Tens of thousands rally to defend Georgia's European future.
Gas supplies via Nord Stream 2 can be started even now — Gazprom CEO.
French election: Macron seeks allies to prop up minority government.
AMERICAS
White House says concerned about recession but US economy strong.
US lawmakers agree bipartisan bill on gun safety.
Biden approval rating down to 39 percent in new poll.
White House moves forward with controversial Saudi meeting.
Ecuador: Clashes break out at Indigenous protests.
Dozens die in custody under El Salvador’s state of exception.
Two Canadians found dead in Playa del Carmen Mexican beach resort.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
EU sanctions al-Qaida-linked terrorist group, leaders in West Africa.
Senior Islamic State leader captured in U.S. military raid in Syria.
Belgium repatriates ISIL-linked children, mothers from Syria.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall Street ends broadly higher after sharp losses last week.
World shares mixed; bitcoin holds steady near $20,000.
Oil turbulence could last five years, ExxonMobil boss warns.
WTO strikes deals on fisheries, food, COVID vaccines.
Twitter board endorses Elon Musk's $44 billion takeover bid.
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