Leaders of Thailand and Cambodia will hold talks on July 28 in Malaysia to de-escalate the border conflict that has claimed over 30 lives and caused the evacuation of 200,000 people. The talks will be led by acting Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet also participating.
In eastern Congo, militants from the ADF group, linked to the "Islamic State", attacked a church in the city of Komanda. At least 38 people were killed in the attack.
Commander of the SBS Madyar reported on the unsuccessful attempt by the Russians to simultaneously eliminate the commanders of key units of the Unmanned Systems Force Group. He held a meeting with the commanders of "Phoenix", "K-2", "Madyar's Birds", "Rarog" and "Achilles".
Northern China, including Beijing and Hebei province, has been hit by heavy rains, resulting in the death of two people and the evacuation of thousands of residents. Record rainfall, floods, and landslides have been recorded, as well as power and communication outages in some areas.
The updated Cabinet of Ministers summarized the first week of work, identifying key priorities: the development of domestic prosthetics, the expansion of defense production, and simplifying life for businesses. The government plans to launch grants for bionic prostheses and scale up the production of explosives in Ukraine.
In Kryvyi Rih, a criminal proceeding has been opened regarding the beating of an elderly man by a TCC employee. The police are also considering an internal investigation into the inaction of a police officer at the scene.
Emil Brix, Director of the Diplomatic Academy, proposed discussing Austria's accession to NATO. NEOS party leader Beate Meinl-Reisinger stated that neutrality no longer guarantees protection, advocating for open debates on the future of the country's security policy.
The Israel Defense Forces will implement a daily military pause from 10:00 to 20:00 in certain areas of the Gaza Strip to allow access for humanitarian aid. Also, from 6:00 to 23:00, safe routes for humanitarian convoys, coordinated with the UN, will be in effect.
More than 90% of environmental defenders and climate activists worldwide have experienced online harassment, most often on Facebook. A Global Witness study found that online attacks often escalate into real-world threats, and Meta's social networks are the primary platforms for such abuse.
A fatal road accident occurred near the village of Buzova on the Kyiv–Chop highway. Rescuers unblocked the body of the deceased driver from the mangled car.
A resident of the village of Holovetsko, born in 1939, was taken to Stryi District Hospital with a snake bite. The victim is in a moderately severe condition.
In the southeastern province of Şırnak, Turkey, a new temperature record for continental Europe was recorded — 50. 5 °C, surpassing the previous maximum of 48.8 °C set in Sicily in 2021. Extreme heat has gripped 31 provinces of Turkey, where temperatures significantly exceed seasonal norms.
Russia claims to prefer a diplomatic settlement of the war, but justifies the full-scale invasion by the impossibility of diplomatic means. Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov called future relations with Ukraine a "theoretical question" that will be postponed until the goals of the "special military operation" are achieved.
In Stepnohirsk, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, the bodies of a 74-year-old woman and a 66-year-old man were found at the site of a destroyed house. The deaths occurred as a result of yesterday's strike by Russian multiple rocket launcher systems on the frontline settlement.
In the children's camp "Warrior" in occupied Zaporizhzhia, children are forced to adhere to strict rules, including a ban on foreign languages and complaints. Petro Andriushchenko, head of the Center for the Study of Occupation, called this the upbringing of "blockheads."
The new drug "Zurzuve" helps women with postpartum depression, but has side effects and high cost. Some patients face difficulties in obtaining the drug due to logistical problems and delays with insurance companies.
Ukraine celebrates Medical Workers' Day. Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi honored medics who save lives and thanked them for their courage and humanity.
The International Olympic Committee is considering admitting athletes from Russia and Belarus to the 2026 Winter Games only as "neutrals. " Participation criteria will be strict: no support for the war and no ties to the army or security forces.
South Korean lawmakers stated that the DPRK could send additional troops to Russia in July-August to participate in the war against Ukraine. In exchange for weapons, Moscow is likely transferring military technologies for satellites and navigation to Pyongyang.
The EU Council has decided to integrate Moldova into the "roam like at home" zone from January 1, 2026. This will allow citizens of Moldova and the EU to use mobile communications without additional costs in the respective countries.
Indian police arrested 47-year-old Harshvardhan Jain, who impersonated an ambassador of fictional states, creating fake diplomatic missions. He is suspected of fraud, forgery, and money laundering through fictitious companies, promising jobs abroad.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha outlined seven key priorities of "power diplomacy" at the annual Meeting of Heads of Foreign Diplomatic Missions. These include strengthening defense capabilities, sanctions pressure on Russia, bringing war criminals to justice, attracting resources for reconstruction, promoting Euro-Atlantic integration, public diplomacy, and protecting Ukrainians abroad.
In the Kharkiv region, three obstetrician-gynecologists are suspected of improper performance of duties, which led to the death of both fetuses in a 39-year-old patient. The doctors did not take into account the pathologies found on ultrasound and did not take measures to save them. They face up to two years in prison.
UN funding for Ukraine's humanitarian needs remains critically low, with only 34% of the planned $2. 6 billion raised.
Emergency rescue operations have been completed in Kharkiv after a Russian airstrike on a medical facility. As a result of the attack, 17 people were injured, including one child, and the State Emergency Service rescued four people.
The mother of Ukrainian model Maria Kovalchuk, Hanna, prematurely ended her conversation with TV host Oleksiy Sukhanov. The reason was questions regarding her interview with Russian journalist Ksenia Sobchak, which was released earlier than the agreed exclusive with the Ukrainian TV channel.
An Odesa resident, whose car burned down during the night attack by the Russian Federation on July 24, joked that the car "burned brightly, just as she herself loves to live. "
In June 2025, the Pension Fund of Ukraine recorded a record increase in the average salary for calculating pensions to 22,336 UAH. This is the largest monthly increase recently, which will affect future pension accruals.
A Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group attempted to break through to Stepnohirsk, Zaporizhzhia region, but the Defense Forces repelled the attempt. In the Orikhiv direction, Ukrainian military personnel have regained some positions, and all enemy logistics routes are under fire control.
Law enforcement officers have detained 14 organizers of draft evasion schemes in various regions of Ukraine. Among them are officials, medics, military enlistment office employees, Telegram channel administrators, and a taxi driver, who face up to 10 years in prison with property confiscation.
