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.

Trump says Putin is softening terms to end war in Ukraine

US President Donald Trump stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin has softened his conditions for ending the war in Ukraine, describing Moscow's stance as increasingly flexible.

Nicușor Dan: No risk of U.S. troop withdrawal from Eastern Flank

Romanian President Nicușor Dan does not believe there is a risk of the United States withdrawing its troops from NATO's Eastern Flank, especially given the current Russian threat. He views the situation as a renegotiation aimed at a more equitable distribution of security costs between American and European partners.

Ukraine mourns: Kyiv attack death toll rises to 19

Today, July 7, marks a day of mourning in Ukraine following a massive Russian attack on Kyiv on the night of July 6, which resulted in numerous civilian casualties. Rescue teams are still searching through the rubble, and authorities warn that the death toll could continue to rise.

Everest's 'Green Boots' body identified as Indian climber Dorje Morup

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has conclusively identified the frozen remains of Mount Everest’s most famous landmark, known as 'Green Boots', as Indian climber Dorje Morup. The breakthrough was achieved through a definitive DNA analysis, resolving a three-decade-old mountaineering enigma.

Kyiv accuses Moscow of rigging repatriated bodies with explosives

Ukrainian forensic experts have repeatedly discovered explosive devices hidden inside the remains of fallen soldiers repatriated from Russia.