Turkey
Turkey's energy minister said that his European counterparts want to receive gas other than Russian gas via Turkey. The country has the infrastructure to supply 70-80 billion cubic meters of gas per year.
11 civilians, including a 4-year-old child, were injured as a result of an attack by Yemen's Houthis in southern Saudi Arabia. Riyadh warned of the threat of new coordinated strikes by Iran-backed groups.
Turkey’s ruling coalition has submitted to parliament a bill providing immunity from prosecution for some PKK members. The document is intended to facilitate the return of thousands of fighters from Iraq, but does not apply to the group’s leader, Öcalan.
The Ministry of Agrarian Policy forecasts a grain storage deficit of up to 11 million tonnes by the end of autumn. Romania will help increase the capacity of the Port of Constanța and border crossing points.
The negotiations are ongoing, despite Trump's statements that there is no deal. Options are being considered for producing components in Ukraine with assembly in Europe.
The Pacific state of Nauru changed its name to the Republic of Naoero to restore its traditional designation. The international code will change from NRU to NRO, and residents will be called dei-Naoero.
Rustem Umerov, appointed head of the Foreign Intelligence Service, stated his intention to strengthen international cooperation. He plans to implement the President's strategic initiatives, including the Drone Deal and the Freya program.
Ukrainian airlines operate 131 leased aircraft out of 152, which is 86% of the fleet. The Bureau of Economic Security is investigating cases against 5 airlines over the interpretation of lease payments as royalties.
US President Donald Trump decided to refrain from a new strike on Iran, agreeing to the request of Tehran and other Middle Eastern countries. The terms of the agreement are the cessation of the nuclear threat and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's Foreign Minister stated a decisive response to possible US aggression. Iran threatens strikes on oil fields in Saudi Arabia and the UAE in case of attacks on its energy infrastructure.
In Greece, three firefighters died on Crete, with more than 70 fire hotspots recorded. In Turkey, there are over 200 fires, most are under control, but the risk of new ones remains.
In July, vegetables from the borscht set, including potatoes, carrots, and beets, rapidly became cheaper. At the same time, prices for some berries and greenhouse crops remain unstable due to weather conditions.
Saudi Arabia is preparing a large-scale military operation against the Yemeni Houthis, including a naval and ground offensive. Riyadh is creating an international naval coalition of 14 states to protect shipping.
US President Donald Trump said he is not sure whether he will allow Ukraine to obtain a license to produce missiles for the Patriot. The issue is still under consideration, and the US is cautious about transferring such technologies.
US President Trump reported that Hamas agreed to a phased disarmament in Cairo. Israel rejected the agreement, insisting on the complete demilitarization of Gaza.
The President of Ukraine appealed to the US for an emergency winter package of interceptors for Patriot. Trump agreed to continue work on licenses for missile production in Ukraine.
Iran is theoretically capable of attacking Ukraine with Khorramshahr missiles, but their accuracy and reliability are questionable. The expert believes that the strikes will be demonstrative in nature.
Trump, who previously believed that Ukraine would lose the war, is now impressed by the resilience of Ukrainians. He established good relations with Zelenskyy after meetings at summits.
Zinedine Zidane has become the new head coach of the French national team, replacing Didier Deschamps, who ended his 14-year tenure after elimination at the 2026 World Cup. Zidane will sign a contract that will see him lead the nation through the 2030 World Cup qualifiers.
US President Donald Trump said he will not allow anyone to tell him what to sell, responding to a question about the possible sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. He called President Erdogan a friend and ally, despite objections from Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
The Government of Montenegro has decided to introduce a visa regime for citizens of Russia, Belarus, China, Saudi Arabia and Turkey from November 1. This was done to harmonize the country's visa policy with EU rules.
In France, fires threaten Bordeaux, 220,000 people evacuated. In Spain, over 75,000 people have left their homes, 150,000 hectares have burned since January.
Shakhtar head coach Arda Turan announced that the nominally home Champions League matches will take place in London. The team held negotiations on renting stadiums of Chelsea, Fulham, and Brentford.
The Iraqi government has authorized the signing of a memorandum with Syria for the construction of oil pipelines to the Mediterranean Sea. A tender for the development of oil infrastructure and an agreement with Turkey on water resources have also been approved.
The US President changed planes after the NATO summit due to intelligence about a possible missile strike. The old Air Force One has laser defense systems that may not be on the new aircraft.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha stated that Russian attacks on civilian shipping have been a systematic campaign of terror since 2022. He cited data on damage to 1,054 port infrastructure facilities and 232 civilian vessels.
On the morning of July 25, Georgia was again left without power due to a system failure. The outage affected Tbilisi, Batumi, and Kutaisi, paralyzing the metro and water supply.
Andriy Sybiha held a conversation with Hakan Fidan about threats to navigation due to Russian attacks. Turkey could play a role in restoring freedom of maritime transport.
Diplomatic sources have confirmed a meeting between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and US President Trump in Washington on July 28. This marks a significant diplomatic event.
Greece approved the purchase of an Israeli air defense system worth up to 3. 5 billion euros. The acquisition of C-390 aircraft, drones, and submarines has also been approved.