A 5. 8 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia caused injuries to 433 people and damaged a church building. Authorities are coordinating rescue operations, and the situation is being assessed.
Israel is discussing with South Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, Libya, and Indonesia the possibility of accepting Palestinians from Gaza. The countries expect financial and international compensation for their acceptance.
Ukrainian Hlib Mazur became the WAKO kickboxing champion at the 2025 World Games, winning a gold medal. Ukraine also won three bronze awards, increasing the total number of medals to 28.
The Indonesian government has opened 40 airports for international flights, doubling their number. This decision aims to increase the flow of tourists to the regions of the archipelago nation.
US President Donald Trump has maintained a basic tariff rate of 10% for countries with a positive trade balance. For 40 countries with a trade deficit with the US, a minimum tariff of 15% has been set, and for Canada, the tariff has increased to 35%.
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.
US President Donald Trump called the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia, urging them to cease hostilities that erupted at the beginning of the week, and warned about the absence of trade agreements. Both countries face economic challenges, including the threat of high US tariffs, and Thailand, which depends on exports, has not yet concluded agreements with the US.
US President Donald Trump announced new trade agreements, setting tariffs on imports from Japan at 15% and from the Philippines at 19%. These steps are shaping a new trade landscape where 10% is considered the new norm, and American companies still profitably import goods.
On Monday, a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft crashed on the grounds of a college and school in Dhaka, killing at least 19 people and hospitalizing over 100 with burns. The incident occurred at Milestone School and College, and the interim government of Bangladesh promises to investigate the causes of the crash.
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.
The passenger ferry KM Barcelona 5 caught fire off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, en route to Manado. At least five people died, and over 280 were rescued.
A passenger ship with 87 people on board ran aground near the Karlskrona archipelago in southern Sweden. All passengers were successfully evacuated, the causes of the incident are unknown.
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."
