The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held simultaneously in Canada, Mexico, and the USA for the first time, across 16 stadiums, with 48 teams participating. The final will be hosted at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, and Ukraine will play in the qualification playoffs.
Hamas rejected demands for immediate disarmament and the creation of an international guardianship mechanism, undermining Trump's peace plan approved by the UN Security Council. This creates obstacles to stabilizing the region.
The UN Security Council will vote on a US resolution supporting Donald Trump's plan for the future of Gaza. The document has received support from several Arab countries but has drawn objections from Israel and Hamas.
Israel continues to restrict the flow of aid to Gaza, leading to a critical shortage of food and goods, despite the approaching winter. UNRWA Deputy Commissioner-General Natalie Boucly calls for increased pressure on Israel to ensure an unrestricted flow of aid.
Emirates airline intends to equip its fleet with Starlink satellite internet from SpaceX. This could be the biggest victory for Elon Musk's service in the aviation industry.
The Hamas group handed over the body of another hostage to Israel. The identification procedure will take place at the National Institute of Forensic Medicine in Tel Aviv.
Robert Pattinson spoke about the grueling filming of "Dune 3" in the desert, where the heat was so intense that his brain barely functioned. Actors from previous parts also suffered from heatstroke and dehydration due to the harsh conditions on set.
A meeting of foreign ministers from Muslim states has begun in Istanbul to support a ceasefire in Gaza and establish international monitoring forces. Representatives from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Jordan, Pakistan, and Indonesia are participating in the talks.
Hamas militants seized the Jordanian field hospital in Gaza after a shootout, regaining control of the area. Israel and local residents consider the hospital a long-standing stronghold of Islamists, using it as an operational base with a tunnel.
81 international observers will work in the local elections in Georgia on October 4, which is significantly less than 1024 in 2021. The OSCE and reputable local NGOs refused to observe due to late invitation and legislative restrictions.
Ukraine evacuated 48 citizens, including women and children, as well as 9 Palestinians from Gaza. Two evacuees were injured and received medical assistance.
Hamas negotiators stated that they would conscientiously consider the "peace plan" proposed by US President Donald Trump and provide a response. The plan envisages an immediate ceasefire, an exchange of hostages for prisoners, and the disarmament of Hamas.
Donald Trump has proposed a 20-point peace plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip, which has been approved by Israel, the Palestinian Authority, and a number of Arab countries. Hamas is studying the proposal, while Palestinian Islamic Jihad called it a "recipe for an explosion in the region."
Donald Trump unveiled a 20-point peace plan to end the conflict in Gaza, which includes the release of hostages, the reconstruction of Gaza, and its demilitarization. The plan also includes the creation of an interim government and economic development of the region under international supervision.
Prince Harry donated $500,000 to help children affected by military actions in Ukraine and the Gaza Strip. The funds will be directed to projects of WHO, Save the Children, and the Center for Blast Injury Research.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Moscow would not agree to resolve issues of collective security without its participation. He called dialogue without Russia "a utopia and a path to nowhere."
Egypt, Jordan, and Qatar condemned Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's statements about "Greater Israel. " This also applies to Israel's plans to build thousands of new homes between Jerusalem and Ma'ale Adumim.
The German army has launched an air bridge to the Gaza Strip, dropping 14 tons of humanitarian aid. The action is part of a joint project with Jordan, announced by the German Chancellor.
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%.
The UN conference in New York concluded with a call from 17 countries for an end to Hamas's rule in the Gaza Strip. The signatories condemned the attacks by Hamas and Israel, demanding the withdrawal of Israeli troops and a halt to settlement construction.
July 28 marks World Hepatitis Day, which focuses on prevention and treatment, and World Nature Conservation Day, which calls for a careful attitude towards the environment. Orthodox believers also honor the memory of the holy apostles Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, and Parmenas.
A forest fire in the Limassol area of Cyprus has led to the death of two people and the destruction of dozens of homes. Approximately 100 square kilometers have burned, with assistance provided by Spain and Jordan.
The number of companies and organizations compromised by the security vulnerability on Microsoft SharePoint servers has grown to 400. Most of the victims are in the US, including the National Nuclear Security Administration.
US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack announced a ceasefire agreement between Syria and Israel, supported by Turkey and Jordan. The truce was declared after Israeli airstrikes on Syria and the withdrawal of Syrian troops from the Suweida region.
Japan plans to evacuate approximately 90 citizens and their family members from Iran by land to Azerbaijan due to airport closures. The government is considering sending a Self-Defense Force transport plane to a base in Djibouti.
Due to the deteriorating security situation in Israel, the Embassy of Ukraine calls on citizens to be cautious. Diplomats advise following the announcements of the Israeli command and provided possible evacuation routes.
The Chinese Embassy recommends that citizens leave Israel through land crossings. Argentina also reminds of the possibility of evacuation against the background of the Israeli-Iranian conflict.
The Israel Defense Forces withdrew the main forces from Gaza, leaving four divisions. The borders with Jordan and Egypt have been reinforced due to threats.
After Iran's missile strike on Haifa, Syria, Jordan and Iraq closed their airspace. Flights in Lebanon have been canceled due to Iranian shells in the sky over Beirut.
Thousands of Russians are unable to leave Dubai and Sri Lanka due to flight cancellations. Flights are being canceled due to the hostilities in Iran and Israel, and many people are stuck in airports.
