Hong Kong is bracing for Typhoon Ragasa, the strongest this year, with winds up to 220 km/h. Schools and businesses are closed, hundreds of flights have been canceled, and sea levels are expected to rise.
A bipartisan delegation of US House of Representatives lawmakers visited China for the first time since 2019. The Americans met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
This summer, Donald Trump refused to provide $400 million in military aid to Taiwan, attempting to use the decision to achieve a trade agreement with China and a possible summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. This decision, which could still be reversed, marked a sharp change in Washington's policy toward the self-governing island.
Beijing is demonstrating new nuclear deterrence capabilities and a tough stance on Taiwan. This comes amid escalating talks about trade between Washington and Beijing.
China warned the UK and US after their warships passed through the Taiwan Strait. The Chinese military tracked HMS Richmond and USS Higgins, calling their actions a provocation that undermines peace and stability.
The US is imposing sanctions on 34 companies from eight countries that supplied goods to Russia's military-industrial complex. This is another step in undermining the Kremlin's ability to sustain its war machine.
China is significantly increasing its imports of Russian LNG, having made its first export from the Arctic LNG 2 project and designated the Beihai terminal to receive supplies from the Russian Federation. Purchases are made through a little-known company to conceal the end consumer.
Another tanker with Russian gas from the Arctic LNG 2 project has docked at the Chinese port of Tishang. This is the second cargo from the sanctioned project to arrive in China.
A military parade was held in Beijing to mark the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender. For the first time, Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un appeared together on the tribune.
Armenia and China officially entered into a strategic partnership, agreeing to expand cooperation in political, economic, and humanitarian spheres. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Chinese President Xi Jinping signed a joint statement during the SCO summit, reaffirming support for the "one China" principle.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping hosts Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin at a security summit. This shows how Xi is trying to turn history, diplomacy, and military might into tools for transforming the world order.
Researchers have developed a simulation of using food delivery services for rapid assistance in case of cardiac arrest. The simulation showed a reduction in defibrillator arrival time by 2.99 minutes.
PRC Chairman Xi Jinping has launched a large-scale purge among generals, dismissing or arresting 14 of the 79 officers he appointed. This comes after his re-election in 2022 and is aimed at fighting corruption and consolidating power.
Russia is helping China develop the Sword amphibious operations control system, having signed a €4. 284 million contract. The project includes hardware and software, integration into armored vehicles, and training for Chinese military personnel.
US President Donald Trump stated that Xi Jinping assured him there were no plans for forceful pressure on Taiwan. This happened during a personal conversation between the leaders.
Russian troops attacked a training base of the Ukrainian Armed Forces near Kropyvnytskyi, hitting the dining hall. At least ten foreign volunteers were killed, and over a hundred servicemen were wounded.
China is deliberately prolonging the war in Ukraine, strengthening military and economic cooperation with Russia. Beijing considers the conflict beneficial for weakening the United States. This position nullifies Western peace initiatives.
Citi raised its gold price forecast to $3500 per ounce, anticipating a worsening US economy and inflation. This is due to new tariffs, a weakening dollar, and expectations of a Fed rate cut.
The US Department of Defense announced on July 31, 2025, the signing of large-scale contracts worth tens of billions of dollars. The agreements cover aviation, navy, army, scientific developments, and international cooperation, including arms supplies to allies.
Oil prices barely changed as fears of tariffs' impact on demand balanced the threat of supply disruption from Russia. Brent and WTI futures rose slightly, but are expected to increase by 4.9% and 6.4% respectively by the end of the week.
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%.
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te canceled his trip to Latin America after the US opposed his stopover in New York. The Trump administration denied permission for the stopover after objections from China, intensifying concerns about the US position.
The Trump administration did not allow Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te to stop over in New York on his way to Central America after protests from China. This decision raised concerns about a softening of the US position towards China.
Mykhailo Kokhan won a gold medal in hammer throw with a result of 77. 10 m at the World Universiade, which became the 11th medal for Ukraine. Overall, Ukraine ranks 7th in the overall standings.
China has banned a US citizen working for the Department of Commerce from leaving the country for several months, coinciding with Beijing and Washington's attempts to organize a leaders' summit to resolve trade disputes. The exit ban was imposed due to the failure to indicate employment with the US government in the visa application.
Kyrylo Hurnov, a student of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, won a bronze medal in taekwondo at the 2025 Universiade in the under 80 kg weight category. This is Ukraine's sixth medal at these competitions.
Typhoon Wipha caused the cancellation and delay of all daytime flights in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, and Macau. Wind speeds reached 140 km/h, leading to the closure of amusement parks and the evacuation of over 200 people to shelters.
More than 5,000 Tuvalu citizens have applied for Australian visas due to rising ocean levels. The Australian government has stopped accepting applications for 2026, as the number of applicants exceeded the quota.
The Commander-in-Chief of NATO's European forces, Alexus Hrynkevych, stated that the US and the EU have 18 months to prepare for a possible large-scale military conflict with China and Russia. There is a risk of coordinated aggression, which could lead to a simultaneous attack on Taiwan and NATO countries.
Japan recognized China's military cooperation with Russia as a serious security threat that could change the Indo-Pacific region. Beijing criticized the report, calling it an "incorrect perception of China."
