The UNESCO World Heritage Committee confirmed the status of three Ukrainian sites that are under threat due to the armed aggression of the Russian Federation. Among them are St. Sophia Cathedral, the historic center of Lviv, and Odesa.
The beta testing of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 starts on August 21 with early access for pre-order customers. The second open weekend for all platforms, including Nintendo Switch 2, will take place from August 28 to September 1.
ASEAN ministers expressed concern over the resumption of hostilities in the Middle East. The Houthis announced a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia, threatening global energy supplies.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Chinese leader Xi Jinping's visit to America will take place in September, despite Trump's accusations of Chinese interference in the election. Preparations for the trip are ongoing, and the parties remain in contact.
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee is considering adding Chersonesus Taurica in occupied Crimea to the list of sites in danger. The landmark is threatened by illegal excavations and construction.
Next week, important economic data and central bank decisions from the US, China, and Japan are expected. The Fed is in a quiet period ahead of its July 28-29 meeting, while the People's Bank of China will announce its rate decision.
Greece has submitted an application for the inclusion of Mount Olympus in the UNESCO World Heritage List as a mixed cultural and natural heritage site. The application will be considered at the Committee meeting in Busan from July 20 to 29.
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.
Leaders of India, Brazil, South Korea, Kenya, and Egypt will join the G7 summit. They will discuss the global economy and international order.
The DPRK Ministry of Foreign Affairs called its status as a nuclear power irreversible and condemned the actions of the United States. Pyongyang officially considers the issue of denuclearization to be permanently closed.
Canada begins its home 2026 World Cup with a match against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto. Bryan Adams, Michael Bublé, and Alanis Morissette are set to perform before the game.
Spanish club Girona has signed a contract with forward Oleksandr Pyshchur until 2031. The 2.04-meter-tall striker joins from the Hungarian club Győr.
A Seoul court has sentenced the former president to 30 years in prison for sending drones to Pyongyang. The purpose of the operation was to create grounds for the imposition of martial law.
Brussels and Seoul reaffirmed their commitment to the denuclearization of the peninsula and are strengthening defense cooperation. The parties also condemned the military ties between the Russian Federation and the DPRK.
The President of France invited the leaders of Ukraine and four Arab countries to the G7 summit in Evian. They will discuss aid to Kyiv and stability in the Middle East.
The Italian Prosecutor's Office is investigating Itamar Ben-Gvir's involvement in the torture of Italian Gaza flotilla activists. The minister denies all allegations.
Xi Jinping arrived in the DPRK to strengthen friendship and discuss stability. This is his first visit to Pyongyang since 2019.
On June 6, Ukraine celebrates Journalist's Day, while Sweden celebrates its National Day. The world commemorates the D-Day landings in Normandy and promotes "green" roofs.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will visit Pyongyang on June 8-9 at the invitation of Kim Jong Un. The parties will discuss strengthening relations and regional security issues.
Kim Jong Un has inaugurated a new uranium enrichment facility for nuclear weapons. The North Korean leader ordered an exponential increase in the capacity of the country's arsenal.
Nvidia is creating a platform for humanoid robots together with partners from the US and China. The new Blackwell chips guarantee cybersecurity and data protection.
An explosion occurred at the Hanwha Aerospace plant in South Korea, killing five people. The incident took place during explosive material cleaning operations.
Pete Hegseth demands that NATO increase defense spending and stop being protectorates. He also noted the "alarming" military buildup of China.
Hyundai is testing the Pleos Connect system on the IONIQ 6 to create smart AI-powered cars. By 2030, 20 million of the company's vehicles will be equipped with it.
About 50 countries at the UN condemned Russia's threats to strike embassies in Kyiv. The United States did not sign this joint statement on the inadmissibility of attacks.
The DPRK has tested AI-equipped missiles designed to strike targets at a distance of 100 km. The new weapons will be deployed near the border for modern warfare.
North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile and several projectiles from the Chongju area. The missile flew approximately 80 kilometers toward the sea.
Fuel vessels are heading to China and Pakistan after being idled due to the war with Iran. Hundreds of ships and sailors remain blocked in the region.
South Korea is considering exporting K30 Biho systems to the UAE to counter Iranian drones. Previously, Seoul refused to provide weapons to Ukraine due to the state of war.
The Naegohyang club from the DPRK won the AFC Women's Champions League, defeating a Japanese team in Suwon. The victory allowed the players to qualify for the FIFA Women's Club World Cup.
