North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has announced plans to equip the country's navy with nuclear weapons, marking a significant shift in its military strategy. This development comes as North Korea commissions a new warship, indicating an expansion of its naval capabilities.

North Korea has commissioned its largest-ever warship, marking a significant development in its naval capabilities. The details surrounding the specifications and intended use of the vessel have not been disclosed, but the move is seen as part of the country's ongoing military expansion efforts, according to Al Jazeera.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is reportedly prepared to collaborate with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to ensure stable relations between China and North Korea. This development follows Xi's recent visit to North Korea, where both leaders committed to strengthening their ties amid increasing tensions on the Korean Peninsula and North Korea's growing military cooperation with Russia, according to Channels TV.

China and Russia are set to conduct their annual joint naval drills starting Monday and continuing until July 13 off the coast of Qingdao. Following these exercises, the two nations will engage in joint maritime patrols in the Pacific Ocean, according to Al Jazeera.

The Trump administration has announced a $17.5 billion initiative to accelerate the development of 10 new large nuclear reactors, aimed at addressing the increasing power demands from large data centers. Energy Secretary Chris Wright highlighted the significant interest from developers in this sector during the announcement made in the Oval Office, which included President Donald Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.

A cargo ship reported being under attack off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea, according to the British military. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center stated that the ship was targeted by unknown armed assailants, and authorities are currently investigating the incident. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, although Yemen's Houthi rebels have previously threatened to target ships. Somali pirates remain active in the Gulf region.