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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.

A magnitude 5. 5 earthquake occurred on the morning of July 15, 2025, in the Ilocos region, Philippines, 69 km off the coast. The epicenter was located tens of kilometers deep under the seabed, near the city of Laoag, which is the capital of the province of Ilocos Norte.

An earthquake of magnitude 6. 7 occurred off the coast of Indonesia in the Banda Sea. The epicenter was at a depth of 98 km, with no tsunami threat.

Gold prices stabilized after rising due to Trump's tariff threats, which stimulated demand for safe-haven assets. A stronger dollar limited further gains in metal prices.

BRICS countries reacted to Donald Trump's threats to impose 10% tariffs on countries that join "anti-American policies. " South Africa and China deny anti-American sentiments, and Malaysia joins BRICS, emphasizing an independent foreign policy.

Indonesia's Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano erupted, spewing a column of volcanic material up to 18 kilometers high, leading to flight cancellations. This eruption was one of the largest in Indonesia since 2010.

Donald Trump announced the introduction of an additional 10% tariffs on countries that join BRICS' "anti-American policies. " This announcement came amid the BRICS summit in Brazil, where the group criticized US tariff policies.

On July 3, Ukrainians celebrate the Day of Army Aviation of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, established in 2025. The world celebrates World Meerkat Day, founded in 2018 in Australia.

The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya ferry, with 65 people on board, sank off the Indonesian island of Bali. As a result of the incident, four people died, 38 are considered missing, and 23 were rescued.

From July 1, Ukrainians abroad can submit documents for notarial acts online through the "e-Consul" system. This innovation simplifies the process, allowing citizens to upload necessary data and certificates without a physical visit to diplomatic missions until the last step.

27-year-old Juliana Marins from Brazil died after falling from a cliff on the Indonesian volcano Rinjani. Her body was found after four days of searching, which were complicated by weather conditions and terrain.

Brazilian tourist Juliana Marins has gone missing on Mount Rinjani in Indonesia, presumably after falling into a volcano crater. Rescuers are using drones and a helicopter in their search, but poor weather conditions are complicating the operation.

The Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano spewed an 11 km ash column, leading to the cancellation of more than 20 flights to Bali. Authorities recommend avoiding the area within a 7 km radius.

A Saudia Airlines plane flying from Saudi Arabia made an emergency landing in Indonesia due to reports of explosives on board. All 442 passengers have been evacuated, and police are searching the plane.

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island spewed an ash column 10,000 meters high. Authorities urged residents and tourists to stay 7 km away from the crater.

TikTok has introduced TikTok for Artists with tools for promotion, analytics and audience interaction. The platform is already available in more than 25 countries, including the USA and the EU.

A collapse occurred at a stone quarry in Indonesia, resulting in the death of at least 17 people. The search for the missing is ongoing, and authorities are investigating the causes of the tragedy and assessing the risks of new landslides.

American actress Valerie Mahaffey has died at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer. She is known for her roles in the TV series "Desperate Housewives" and "Young Sheldon."

In 2024, the world lost a record area of tropical forests, especially in Brazil, due to massive fires caused by climate change. Bolivia was also severely affected, and Canada and Russia recorded record forest fires.

In Indonesia, 13 people died during the disposal of expired ammunition in West Java, including four soldiers and nine civilians. There is a risk of re-explosion.

The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine reports that Russia is using the Indonesian port of Karimun to circumvent sanctions by mixing petroleum products and re-exporting them to Asia.

Power supply in Bali has been restored after an outage caused by damage to undersea cables connecting the island to Java. The airport operated on backup generators.

On the Indonesian island of Bali, most areas were left without electricity, which led to traffic jams and queues at the airport. Companies are working to restore power supply.

The United States has completed its campaign to increase import duties on solar cells from Southeast Asia. The duty rate for Asian manufacturers ranges from 41% to 3500%.

Ursula von der Leyen stated that the usual perception of the "West" is irrelevant. Europe is the guarantor of Western values, is in demand for the organization of trade and is known for its reliability.

Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU aims to expand business with other countries due to US tariffs. A working group is also being created to monitor dumping in EU markets.

Paul Chan said that Trump's tariffs crashed the US stock market. Hong Kong will not introduce countermeasures, but opposes US actions, maintaining a free and open economy.

Due to Trump's new tariffs on clothing manufacturers in Vietnam and Indonesia, prices for Nike and Adidas may rise. Shares of Nike, Adidas and Puma fell sharply after the tariff announcement.

A Jetstar plane flying from Bali to Melbourne with 200 passengers turned back due to an inadequate passenger who tried to open the door. The offender was removed from the flight.

On April 2, new tariffs initiated by Trump, which could lead to a global trade war, come into force in the United States. Tariffs of 15% will affect countries with the largest trade deficit.