On Friday morning, a part of a state school building collapsed in India, killing at least six students and injuring 29. The incident occurred in the village of Piplod, Jhalawar district, during morning prayers.
Indian company Ideal Detonators Private Limited supplied military-grade explosive octogen to Russia in December for $1. 4 million. This happened despite US warnings of possible sanctions against organizations supporting Russia's war efforts.
Shipowners and oil traders are distancing themselves from the Indian company Nayara Energy Ltd. after its inclusion in the EU sanctions package. The tanker Talara turned around and left the port of Vadinar without loading fuel, and Nayara began demanding prepayment due to concerns about payments.
In northern Pakistan's Diamer district, three people died and more than 15 went missing due to monsoon rains. The disaster destroyed dozens of homes, infrastructure facilities, and blocked key highways.
July 22 marks Mango Day, World Brain Day, Pi Approximation Day, Summer Rest Day, Hammock Day, and the Day of Saint Mary Magdalene Equal to the Apostles. On this day in 2014, Sievierodonetsk was liberated from pro-Russian militants.
The European Union announced that a new package of measures to restrict fuel supplies from Russian oil will not come into force until January 21 next year. This decision dispelled fears of a narrowing diesel market and gave markets a respite.
In Bangladesh, an F-7 BGI military aircraft crashed on the grounds of Milestone School and College in Dhaka. At least one person was killed and four others were injured in the incident.
US Senator Lindsey Graham stated that Donald Trump plans to impose tariffs on countries that buy Russian oil, including China, India, and Brazil. These countries buy about 80% of cheap Russian oil, supporting the Russian war machine.
A study by the Barcelona Supercomputing Center found a direct link between climate extremes and sharp spikes in food prices. This highlights the growing vulnerability of food systems to environmental shocks, leading to inflation and affecting the consumption of poorer households.
The Russian state-owned company Rosneft called the European Union's sanctions against the Indian oil refinery Nayara Energy "unjustified and illegal. " The Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also disagrees with unilateral EU sanctions against Indian companies.
The EU has approved a new package of sanctions against Russia, which includes a revised price cap on Russian oil, disconnection of banks from SWIFT and restrictions on the shadow fleet. The sanctions also apply to Chinese banks and the export of drone technologies.
Meta apologized after its auto-translation mistakenly reported the death of Siddaramaiah, the chief minister of the Indian state of Karnataka. The minister had posted condolences regarding the death of an actress, but the algorithms translated this as his own death.
Austrian extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner died on July 17 in Italy during a paragliding flight. The 56-year-old athlete lost control and crashed into a hotel complex's swimming pool, which led to cardiac arrest.
A meeting of the Verkhovna Rada will take place in July to deepen cooperation with the USA, which will concern pressure on the Russian Federation. President Zelenskyy is discussing a defense agreement with Donald Trump, which provides for the purchase of Ukrainian drones by the USA and American weapons by Kyiv.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak stated that Donald Trump could end the war in Ukraine by the end of 2025. This is possible by imposing secondary sanctions against countries that buy Russian fuel, such as China and India.
China considers negotiations and dialogue to be the only viable option to end the Russian-Ukrainian war. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated this in response to threats of secondary sanctions.
Prosecutors notified a 26-year-old Indian citizen of suspicion, who for a monetary reward facilitated the successful passing of the KROK exam. Students paid 9 thousand dollars for filling out examination forms with correct answers.
Oil prices rose on Wednesday on expectations of sustained summer demand in the US and China. Brent and WTI futures rose, reversing a two-day decline.
Russian President Vladimir Putin intends to continue the war in Ukraine, ignoring Donald Trump's threats of sanctions.
The SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule with four astronauts, including NASA veteran Peggy Whitson and representatives from India, Poland, and Hungary, successfully returned to Earth after 18 days on the ISS. For the three countries, this was their first flight to the ISS, and for 65-year-old Whitson, it was her fifth trip to space.
Fauja Singh, the world's oldest marathon runner, died at the age of 114 in India after being hit by a car. He started running at 89, finished nine marathons, and was a torchbearer at the 2012 Olympic Games.
Over 14 million children remained unvaccinated in 2024, according to a UN report. This led to an increase in measles and whooping cough incidence in Europe and a measles outbreak in the US.
The Chinese cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-9 successfully docked with the orbital space station Tiangong, delivering over 190 varieties of food and 23 batches of materials for scientific experiments. Among the food items, there are over 1.5 tons of food, including traditional Chinese dishes such as Mapo Tofu and stir-fried tomatoes with egg.
Oil prices fell after Donald Trump's 50-day deadline for Russia to end the war in Ukraine eased supply concerns. Brent and WTI futures fell 0.2% as Trump's softening stance on sanctions and his tariff plan impacted the market.
China's coal imports in June 2024 reached their lowest level since February 2023, falling by 11% in the first half of the year. This is due to weak demand caused by the shrinking real estate market and a slowdown in heavy industry.
US senators have advertised a bipartisan bill that would give President Trump powerful sanctions against Russia. This comes amid a cooling of Trump's relations with Putin and the US president's readiness to increase pressure on the Russian Federation.
The United States of America will provide Ukraine with a record supply of weapons in the coming days. The US Congress is also preparing to adopt the toughest package of sanctions in the country's history, aimed at those who support Russia.
In the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, a diesel train tanker caught fire on July 13, leading to a power outage and massive delays in passenger services to Chennai. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the fire or the extent of the damage.
A preliminary report by the Indian Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Investigation points to fuel starvation to the engines as the cause of the Air India crash that killed 279 people. The fuel control switches in the cockpit of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner were inverted, leading to a lack of fuel.
A selection of five Indian films, covering various genres and release years, offers viewers an immersion into the world of Bollywood. Among them are a fantasy action film, a historical drama, a comedy melodrama, a crime drama, and romantic stories.
