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Bloomberg reports on a possible escalation of Russia's strikes on Ukraine amid the failure of negotiations. The Kremlin does not rule out tactical nuclear weapons.
India’s imports of Russian oil could fall to 2 million barrels per day. Refiners are buying oil from America, Africa, and the Persian Gulf.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced continued support for the ICC following U. S. sanctions against Tomoko Akane. Washington seeks to eliminate the court.
WTI fell to $81. 01, while Brent fell to $88.58 per barrel. Markets expect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to resume.
The court lifted the block on key provisions of Trump’s executive order but did not declare them lawful. The states fear chaos ahead of the November 3 election.
The British prime minister plans to meet with Trump in the US in September. He wants to negotiate additional Patriot missiles for Ukraine.
SpaceX’s first satellites with artificial intelligence are planned to launch by the end of 2027. The network is expected to reach significant scale in 2028.
On Independence Day, Andy Burnham visited wounded Ukrainian defenders and the destroyed Lukianivka. Britain will transfer Storm Shadow technology.
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ebola has infected more than 5,500 people and claimed 2,642 lives. Attacks, strikes, and refusal to isolate are complicating the response.
Gold rose to above $4,620 per ounce following the U. S. Treasury Department's intervention in the bond market. Investors fear a weakening dollar.
Andy Burnham will meet with Zelenskyy and allies to strengthen support for Ukraine and its air defense. London will disclose data for the production of SCALP missiles.
World Liberty Financial plans to establish a bank to expand the USD1 stablecoin. Final approval depends on the regulator's requirements.
Bitcoin climbed to $80,000 due to a weaker dollar, inflows into ETFs, and the liquidation of short positions. At the same time, it remains 43% below its peak.
29 U. S. states accuse social networks of harming children and demand up to $1.4 trillion. The companies deny wrongdoing.
Two of the three halted reactors at the Paks nuclear power plant have resumed operation. The plant is planned to reach 2,000 MW by Wednesday following the drop in the Danube's water level.
The U. S. and Canada failed to reach a trade agreement due to disagreements over tariffs, digital services, and trade partnerships. Washington imposed a 50% tariff, and Ottawa is preparing a response.
Seven parties are competing for 145 seats in Kazakhstan's new parliament. The elections have become a stage in Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's constitutional reforms.
In June, Trump carried out more than 1,000 transactions worth up to $263. 1 million. The deals included shares of Palantir, Berkshire Hathaway, and Meta.
Congressman Rich McCormick called on Trump to resume full-scale U. S.–South Korean exercises. After the reduction, North Korea launched missiles.
The Russian central bank’s gold reserves fell to 73. 2 million ounces. Over seven months, their value decreased by $33.7 billion.
Trump asked South Carolina voters to support Darline Graham in the primary. She is running against Ralph Norman.
Karoline Leavitt will leave her position as White House press secretary at the end of August. She will work again at the Trump-affiliated MAGA Inc.
Seven parties are competing for 145 seats in Kazakhstan's new unicameral parliament. Constitutional changes could allow Tokayev to run for office after 2029.
Due to Russian attacks, Ukraine could lose up to $2. 5 billion this year. The ports of the Odesa region usually handle around 90% of Ukraine’s grain exports by sea.
Pakistan condemned the statement by U. S. Ambassador to New Delhi Sergio Gor that Jammu and Kashmir is part of India. Official Islamabad summoned the U.S. ambassador to Pakistan to lodge a formal complaint.
China's leader is unlikely to travel to New York to attend the UN General Assembly in September, but will meet with Trump on September 24. Sources report that he will spend three days in the United States, while China's Foreign Ministry is not commenting on the information.
Negotiations between the United States and Canada have stalled over disagreements regarding auto tariffs, with Canada insisting on a reduction to 10%, while the United States is calling for 15%. The deadline for the new tariffs expires on August 19, and Trump threatened 50% tariffs on Canadian goods.
In the state of Oklahoma, lightning struck the Glenpool tank farm operated by Explorer Pipeline, igniting three tanks containing natural gasoline. The company halted operations, and the incident could cause disruptions in the fuel market.
Paramount Skydance Corp. is demanding a $1.88 billion bond from 12 states over an antitrust lawsuit against its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The case is scheduled for trial in March.
The Trump administration suspended work on a border security project in Big Bend National Park in Texas. The decision was made after criticism from environmentalists and a lawsuit over possible harm to nature.