Reuters
U. S. President Donald Trump has intensified airstrikes on Iran and threatened broader escalation. Analysts believe that the intensification of attacks is unlikely to force Tehran into concessions.
US President Donald Trump accused Canada of spreading smoke from wildfires into US territory and stated his intention to add pollution costs to tariffs. Canada responded that since 2020 it has invested 12 billion Canadian dollars in fire prevention.
On Tuesday, the third round of US-Mexico negotiations on updating the North American Free Trade Agreement will take place in Mexico City. Key topics include the steel and automotive industries, agriculture, and electronic payment systems.
The Ugandan authorities have suspended all school excursions after a bus accident in which 20 students and one adult died. The Minister of Education issued an order for an immediate suspension until further notice.
Pakistan and Kuwait discuss a new defense pact that may include the deployment of troops and equipment. Talks are at an early stage, Pakistan is not yet ready to deploy combat units.
Smoke from forest fires in Canada has worsened air quality in Toronto, Detroit, Chicago, and other cities. There are 858 active fires recorded, 111 of which are uncontrolled.
Apple has once again become the world's most valuable company with a market capitalization of $4. 88 trillion. Nvidia lost its lead after a 3.5% drop in its shares.
The tsunami warning issued after a magnitude 7. 3 earthquake off the coast of Mexico has been canceled. Tremors were felt in Guatemala and El Salvador, with no reports of casualties.
The tanker Carolin Bezengi, which was transporting Russian oil, likely caused an oil spill off the coast of Oman. The cause of the incident has not yet been determined.
Wheat futures reached a two-year high, but the gains were offset by weak U. S. export data. Russian strikes on Ukrainian ports have reduced a third of grain export capacity.
Witnesses reported loud explosions in the Business Bay area of Dubai. The cause of the explosions is currently unknown.
Iran has asked Yemen's Houthis to be ready to block the oil route through the Red Sea if the US strikes Iran's energy infrastructure. The Houthis have completed preparations for an attack on ships near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Illia K. is accused of desecrating memorials and preparing sabotage with the aim of inciting ethnic tensions between Poland and Ukraine.
In Rome, negotiations between Lebanon and Israel mediated by the United States have concluded. A US official reported progress in implementing the pilot zone plan, which envisions the withdrawal of Israeli troops.
The presidents of Latvia and Lithuania stated that there is data on Russian Federation sabotage. Lithuania is strengthening the protection of energy and transport.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked a drone parking lot at Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait.
BMW sales in China fell 30% in the second quarter. The company is banking on the new Neue Klasse electric vehicle lineup, but analysts believe it is too late.
The Trump administration has imposed temporary restrictions on the return of Americans from Congo due to the Ebola outbreak. US citizens must spend 21 days in a third country before departure.
79% of Americans believe the war with Iran will last a long time, while 37% supported resuming strikes. The Reuters/Ipsos poll showed that 60% predict an increase in fuel prices due to the conflict.
Global oil prices rose by more than 9% due to US plans to reinstate a naval blockade of Iran. Analysts link this to fears of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
Typhoon Bavi in northeastern China caused flooding of roads and bridges. In the city of Shenyang, classes in schools, construction work, and outdoor events were suspended.
In the province of Almería, 13 people died as a result of the fire, including a 93-year-old British woman. Another ten people are considered missing, and the fire has burned about 7,000 hectares.
European countries recorded over 10,000 excess deaths during the record heatwave in late June. Most victims were people aged 65 and older, and scientists link this to climate change.
The UK government will direct over 250 million pounds to strengthen security for Jewish communities due to antisemitic attacks. The funds will allow for the deployment of over 500 additional police officers in England and Wales.
Coalition leader Ofir Katz confirmed that the elections will take place on October 27. This is the first nationwide election after the Hamas attack in 2023.
The number of victims of two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 4,490 people. The number of injured remains at 16,740, and 17,907 people are left homeless.
South Korea has asked North Korea for help in searching for a sailor who went missing near the inter-Korean maritime border. The request was conveyed through journalists, as there is no active communication channel.
Iran launched missile and drone strikes on US military facilities in Qatar and Kuwait. The escalation calls into question the ceasefire between the US and Iran.
In June, 265 Ukrainian civilians were killed and 1,816 wounded as a result of russian strikes. This is the highest casualty rate since the first months of the full-scale invasion.
In Odesa region, rescuers have completed the liquidation of the consequences of Russian strikes, which caused fires and destruction.