Volodymyr Zelensky proposes replacing Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko

Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko will resign after less than a year in office. President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced a cabinet reshuffle aimed at overhauling Kyiv's domestic and foreign policy priorities.

Russian attacks in Ukraine leave five dead, 35 injured

Recent Russian attacks in Ukraine have resulted in at least five fatalities and injuries to 35 others, according to Ukrainian officials.

Russian drone strikes passenger minibus in Kherson, 8 injured

Eight civilians were injured today when a Russian drone targeted a passenger minibus in central Kherson. Local officials reported the attack occurred at approximately 13:40, as reported by Ukrinform.

Putin leans toward escalating Ukraine war, Reuters sources say

Russian President Vladimir Putin is signaling a preference for escalating the war in Ukraine rather than seeking peace, three sources close to the Kremlin told Reuters.

Italy expels Russian diplomats over espionage allegations

Italy announced on July 9 the expulsion of two Russian intelligence operatives working under diplomatic cover, condemning their activities as a "grave and unacceptable interference" in Italian security.

China shoe factory fire kills 28 people in Fujian

A fire at a shoe factory in southeastern China on July 9 has killed at least 28 people, state media reported. Trapped workers were unable to escape as flames quickly engulfed the building.

Ukraine, EU partners launch Freya anti-ballistic system project

Ukraine has joined forces with European partners to launch the "Freya" project, a strategic initiative aimed at developing a sovereign European anti-ballistic defense system. This new initiative seeks to provide a faster, more cost-effective alternative to existing systems like the Patriot or the Franco-Italian SAMP/T NG.

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo spreads at record pace, WHO warns

The ongoing Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading faster than any previously recorded outbreak, public health officials have warned. The surge is driven by the Bundibugyo strain, for which no approved vaccines or specific treatments currently exist.

Ukrainian drone strikes force Russia to stop diesel exports

Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries and tankers have forced Russia to suspend diesel exports and prepare for fuel imports. Within just three days, 19 tankers and a cargo vessel from the Kremlin’s shadow fleet were damaged.

NATO leaders commit €70B to Ukraine at Ankara Summit

NATO leaders reaffirmed their commitment to collective defense under Article 5 of the Washington Treaty as the Ankara Summit concluded on Wednesday, July 8. Allies agreed on major new defense investments, including at least €70 billion in military support for Ukraine in 2026, with an equivalent level planned for 2027.

Trump sparks NATO tension over Spain trade and Greenland claims

US President Donald Trump sparked sharp diplomatic friction at Wednesday's NATO summit by demanding an end to trade with Spain and reviving claims over Greenland, before abruptly shifting tone to praise the alliance's unity.

US hits Iran again, Tehran retaliates against Kuwait and Bahrain

The United States carried out new strikes on Iran on Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump declared the fragile ceasefire with Tehran "definitively over." The move triggered Iranian retaliation against Kuwait and Bahrain, both hosts to major U.S. military bases, and further jeopardized efforts to end the wider war, as reported by Reuters.