Armed Bedouin clans announced their withdrawal from the Druze-majority city of Sweida after a week of clashes and a US-brokered ceasefire. This allowed humanitarian convoys to begin arriving in the affected city.
Japan's ruling coalition, according to exit polls, is losing its majority in the upper house of parliament, putting pressure on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's government. This comes ahead of the deadline for concluding a customs agreement with the United States, which could lead to political turmoil.
Russian dictator's spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Vladimir Putin seeks to move the Ukrainian settlement into a peaceful course, but the Kremlin's goals remain unchanged. NSDC Secretary Rustem Umerov proposed the next meeting for next week.
Iran, Great Britain, France, and Germany may hold talks on Tehran's nuclear program next week. This comes after the E3 countries warned of renewed sanctions if no progress is made.
US President Donald Trump confirms his intention to facilitate a peaceful settlement of Russia's war against Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced a possible meeting between Trump and Putin to resolve important issues.
Donald Trump's administration considered terminating contracts with SpaceX after a spat between Trump and Elon Musk. A review of the contracts revealed their critical importance to the Department of Defense and NASA, making their cancellation impossible.
China's rare earth magnet exports to the US in June surged by 660% compared to May, reaching 353 metric tons. This recovery followed the conclusion of trade agreements that resolved issues with the supply of critical minerals.
Donald Trump called on the US Senate to cancel its summer recess for the urgent approval of six candidates he proposed for positions. Among the nominees are lawyer Emil Bow and former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro.
Lieutenant General Alexus Grinkevich urged NATO countries to adopt Ukraine's experience in implementing innovations in the defense sector. He emphasized the importance of cooperation between the military and the defense industry for the prompt supply of equipment.
President Zelenskyy announced agreements with Donald Trump regarding air defense and weapons, which are to be implemented quickly. Ukraine is ready to purchase necessary weapons and export technological Ukrainian weapons, including drones.
In Long Island, USA, a 61-year-old man died after being pulled into an MRI machine due to a metal chain around his neck. The incident occurred during a scan when the magnetic device pulled the chain, dragging the patient inside.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been ordered to wear an electronic bracelet, observe a curfew, and banned from social media due to fears of flight amid an investigation into an attempted coup. He is also prohibited from communicating with his son and foreign diplomats.
President Zelenskyy received a report from Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha on new sanctions against Russia and agreements with the USA. The situation at the Russia-Georgia border regarding Ukrainian citizens and the appointment of new ambassadors were also discussed.
In Los Angeles, over 20 people were injured after a car crashed into a crowd in East Hollywood. Four to five victims are in critical condition.
The Trump administration is reviewing the schedule for transferring Patriot air defense systems so that Germany can promptly transfer two complexes to Ukraine. The US will accelerate arms supplies to allies who transfer their stocks to Ukraine.
Germany plans to transfer a Patriot air defense system to Ukraine, which is currently being produced by Raytheon. The delivery is expected no earlier than in 6-8 months, as the system is still in production.
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.
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.
Donald Trump has sued media mogul Rupert Murdoch and two Wall Street Journal journalists. The reason was a publication claiming that Trump sent Jeffrey Epstein a letter with an obscene drawing.
US President Donald Trump hinted at future "great" trade deals that may be announced soon. He also noted that the US is imposing 30% tariffs on goods from the EU and Mexico starting August 1.
US President Donald Trump has signed the GENIUS Act, which regulates cryptocurrencies, particularly stablecoins. The law creates a regulatory framework for digital assets pegged to the US dollar, making them less volatile.
Donald Trump has toughened his demands on the EU, insisting on a minimum duty of 15-20% in a trade agreement. The US is considering reciprocal duties over 10% and threatens 30% tariffs on imports from the EU and Mexico starting August 1.
Pentagon chief Pete Heggset initiated a review of Chinese engineers' access to US Department of Defense systems. This happened after ProPublica published an article about Microsoft using Chinese engineers to work on military computing systems.
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A shooting occurred on July 18 at the Le Méridien hotel restaurant in Batumi, resulting in the death of a Turkish citizen. An unknown assailant fired several shots at a middle-aged man, who died on the spot.
Ukraine welcomes the 18th package of EU sanctions against Russia, but considers it insufficient. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko emphasized the need to strengthen sanction policy, particularly from the US, to limit Russia's ability to continue the war.
France supports the European Commission's proposal for an EU budget of almost 2 trillion euros for 2028–2034, citing threats from Russia. Germany, Austria, Finland, Sweden, and the Netherlands consider such expenditures excessive and demand a more frugal approach.
Tesla is working on a new version of the Model 3 sedan, which may have the longest range in the lineup. The new model, named Model 3+, will have a single motor, rear-wheel drive, and LG triple lithium-ion cells.
G20 finance ministers in Durban signed a statement on the importance of central bank independence. This happened amid Donald Trump's criticism of US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.
Opinion column by financial expert Olena Sosedka.
