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US Imposes New Tariffs on 60 Trade Partners, Including EU, Over Forced Labor Concerns
The United States has introduced new tariffs targeting 60 trade partners, including the European Union, replacing earlier temporary global tariffs. The measures are based on findings that these countries have not adequately enforced bans on imports made with forced labor.
ERR (rus) · 24 Jul, 10:37
Ukraine strikes Wildberries warehouses in Russia for fourth time in a week
Ukrainian drones hit Wildberries warehouses overnight on July 24, causing fires and halting operations at multiple logistics complexes, marking the fourth such attack in a week.
Meduza · 24 Jul, 10:37
Ukrainian strike hits Russian anti-air missile plant
On Friday, July 24, a Ukrainian strike damaged the AVITEK plant in Kirov, Russia, which produces anti-aircraft missiles for the Russian military. The attack may have caused casualties as workers were reportedly not evacuated.
TVNET · 24 Jul, 10:36
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Ukrainian Strike Hits AVITEK Missile Plant in Kirov, Russia
A Ukrainian missile attack on Friday struck the AVITEK plant in Kirov, Russia, which produces anti-aircraft missiles for the Russian military.
Apollo.lv · 24 Jul, 10:36
Germany: Linnemann replaces Warken as health minister
CDU politician Carsten Linnemann becomes Germany's new health minister, while outgoing minister Katharina Warken moves to head the Chancellery, becoming the first woman in that role.
Politico Europe · 24 Jul, 10:36
Roadblocks and internet blackout paralyze life in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
Protests, roadblocks, and a prolonged internet shutdown have severely disrupted daily life, businesses, and education in Pakistan-administered Kashmir for over six weeks.
Al Jazeera · 24 Jul, 09:37
Ukraine replaces top military brass despite recent battlefield gains
Ukraine ousted its defence minister and commander-in-chief even as its armed forces achieved their best performance in three years, highlighting a strategic rift over drone warfare.
Al Jazeera · 24 Jul, 08:38
Albanian Police Use Tear Gas Against Protesters Over Trump Family Resort Project
Albanian police used tear gas and water cannons on Thursday to disperse protesters against a luxury resort project linked to Donald Trump's family. Six police officers and 11 protesters were lightly injured.
Apollo.lv · 24 Jul, 08:38
Zelenskyy to meet Trump next week in the US
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to meet US President Donald Trump during his visit to the United States next week, and also attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 24 Jul, 07:38
Spain declares state of emergency, France seeks EU aid as wildfires rage
Spain's Madrid region declared a state of emergency, and France requested European Union assistance as massive wildfires swept through Western Europe, killing three firefighters.
France 24 · 24 Jul, 07:38
Salman Rushdie testifies at attacker's trial: 'Knife came a millimetre from my brain'
Author Salman Rushdie testified at the terrorism trial of the man convicted of attempting to kill him.
Sky News · 24 Jul, 07:38
As oil soars, experts watch Red Sea tankers for clarity on Houthi blockade
With oil prices hitting $100 a barrel on Thursday, analysts are monitoring which vessels Yemen’s Houthis allow through the Red Sea, indicating that the blockade shapes who moves Saudi crude, not whether it moves.
Al Jazeera · 24 Jul, 07:38
Trump: Iran to Pay for Damage to Ships and Cargo from Frozen US Assets
US President Donald Trump announced that any damage to ships and cargo will be compensated using frozen Iranian assets in the US.
Delfi · 24 Jul, 07:37
Merz Announces New Cabinet Members: Warken Becomes First Chancellery Minister, Linnemann Takes Health Portfolio
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced new cabinet appointments: Nina Warken becomes the first Chancellery Minister, while Carsten Linnemann takes over the health portfolio.
Politico Europe · 24 Jul, 07:37
Christian Brothers abuse victims to get 'full' compensation after EREA backdown
After weeks of public pressure, the Edmund Rice Education Australia trustees have agreed to fully compensate abuse survivors of the Christian Brothers, reversing an earlier plan that would have left victims with partial payments.
The Guardian World · 24 Jul, 07:37
Trump threatens to use frozen Iranian assets to pay for shipping damage
US President Donald Trump said he would use frozen Iranian funds to compensate for damage to ships and cargo in the Gulf. Iran's foreign minister called it an 'incendiary precedent'.
Euronews · 24 Jul, 07:37
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Another 'Wildberries' Warehouse on Fire in Crimea After Ukrainian Drone Strike
Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on occupied Crimea overnight, causing a fire at a Wildberries warehouse in Simferopol.
Apollo.lv · 24 Jul, 07:36
Russia Uses Video Games and Influencers to Recruit for Drone Factory
Russia is using social media ads, influencers, a custom video game, and military simulation tournaments to attract workers to one of its largest drone factories in the Alabuga special economic zone.
LSM · 24 Jul, 07:36
Saudi Arabia Sets Palestinian Statehood as Condition for Israel Normalization
Saudi Arabia has long insisted that any normalization of relations with Israel must include a pathway to Palestinian statehood, a condition that Israel's current government rejects.
The New York Times · 24 Jul, 06:37
Russia passes 'civil death' legislation to freeze exiled critics' assets, block passports, and cut consular aid
Russia's State Duma passed laws creating a public registry of 'enemies of the people' and imposing restrictions on those convicted in Russia but abroad, including in political cases. Human rights advocates call it a de facto stripping of citizenship.
Meduza · 24 Jul, 06:37
Japan's PM Claims She Survives on 0–3 Hours of Sleep a Night
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has stated that she sleeps only zero to three hours per night, sparking widespread public reaction.
BBC World · 24 Jul, 06:37
Isla Bell death: Man Fails to Have Final Charge Dropped in Melbourne Case
A man previously accused of killing Melbourne teenager Isla Bell has lost a bid to have a charge of attempting to pervert the course of justice permanently stayed. The judge ruled the prosecution was entitled to file a new indictment.
The Guardian World · 24 Jul, 06:37
Will Europe Warm to Britain’s New Prime Minister?
UK’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham seeks to reset EU relations, but experts are skeptical about a breakthrough.
Politico Europe · 24 Jul, 06:37
Trump Seems to Backpedal on Nuclear Deal with Saudi Arabia
US President Donald Trump has seemingly reversed his stance on a nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, according to a report.
Al Jazeera · 24 Jul, 06:37
US launches new strikes on Iran as oil prices skyrocket
The US military launched fresh strikes on Iranian targets on July 22, while Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, sending oil prices soaring. The US House narrowly passed a resolution to halt US military action in Iran, as Trump set conditions on a US-Saudi nuclear deal.
France 24 · 24 Jul, 06:37
Yemeni Militants Open New Front in Iran-US Conflict
A Yemeni militant group backed by Iran attacked ships and announced a blockade on a strategic waterway, escalating the conflict with the United States.
The New York Times · 24 Jul, 05:37
US imposes tariffs on about 60 trade partners over forced labour imports
The US is placing new tariffs of 10–12.5% on roughly 60 trading partners, including the UK, China and the EU, accusing them of insufficient action against forced labour. The duties take effect on Friday.
BBC World · 24 Jul, 05:37
Health workers in DRC face unpaid salaries and community hostility as Ebola spreads
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, health workers battling an Ebola outbreak face unpaid wages, lack of protective equipment, and hostility from communities that distrust official warnings.
Al Jazeera · 24 Jul, 05:36
Merz ally challenges Germany's far-right firewall ahead of crucial state elections
Saxony Premier Michael Kretschmer, a member of Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz's CDU, has proposed talks with the far-right AfD, breaking a long-standing taboo. Merz insists on maintaining the firewall, citing Germany's history.
Politico Europe · 24 Jul, 05:36
Massive protests in India: 'Cockroach' party demands education minister's resignation
Tens of thousands of Indians are protesting against corruption and unemployment, demanding the resignation of the education minister after exam leak scandals that have been linked to dozens of suicides.
The Guardian World · 24 Jul, 05:36
Poll: 80% of Poles Believe Russia Benefits from Poland-Ukraine Conflict
A recent CBOS poll reveals that 80% of Poles think Russia benefits from the conflict between Poland and Ukraine, while 73% believe politicians deliberately fuel the tensions for their own gain.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 24 Jul, 04:38
Indonesian court convicts 19 in baby trafficking ring; what happens to the babies now?
An Indonesian court found 19 people guilty of procuring at least 34 babies for adoption, with at least 12 sent to Singapore. The verdict raises the critical question of whether these children should be returned to Indonesia.
BBC World · 24 Jul, 04:37
EU's 21st Sanctions Package Targets Ozon, Yandex, and Wildberries Banks
The European Union has published its 21st sanctions package, the largest batch of individual listings in four years. The measures target 48 individuals and 170 entities, including multiple Russian banks and oil refineries.
Meduza · 24 Jul, 04:37
Iran Rejects U.S. Cease-Fire Proposal Delivered by Iraqi Leader
Iran has turned down a cease-fire proposal from the United States that was presented by the Iraqi prime minister. The specifics of the plan remain undisclosed, with Iranian officials noting it was the only offer under consideration.
The New York Times · 24 Jul, 04:36
Six candidates for UN chief present visions in New York town hall
Six hopefuls for the United Nations secretary-general post shared their priorities and fielded questions from diplomats and civil society on Thursday, one week before the first informal straw poll in the Security Council.
France 24 · 24 Jul, 04:36
Double Stabbing in New York Investigated as Possible Hate Crime
New York police are investigating a double stabbing near Central Park as a possible hate crime, after a suspect allegedly stabbed an Asian man and a Jewish man while shouting 'Allahu Akbar.'
The Guardian World · 24 Jul, 04:36