Zelenskyy seeks early EU funds to close $27 billion defense gap
Zelenskyy asks Nordic and Baltic leaders to advance EU loan funds to cover a $27 billion defense budget shortfall.
International Relations
West Bank Mourns Teenager Killed in Nablus Refugee Camp
A 14-year-old Palestinian boy was killed by Israeli forces in Nablus. His funeral drew mourners to the Askar refugee camp.
Zelenskyy meets Finnish president, US senators in Kyiv
Zelenskyy hosted Finland's president and US senators in Kyiv, signing drone and robotics deals and discussing Russian attacks.
Carney's Stand Against Trump Tariffs Tests Canada's Economic Sovereignty
Canada retaliates against new US tariffs, testing Carney's warning that middle powers must resist economic coercion.
Amputee Palestinian beaten with pipe by settler in West Bank
A 61-year-old Palestinian amputee was beaten with a pipe by an Israeli settler in the occupied West Bank; police arrested a 16-year-old suspect.
China Delays Chang'e-7 Lunar Mission, Citing Launch Conditions
China postpones Chang'e-7 lunar mission, citing launch conditions; no new date given.
Tropical Storm Narra Floods Guangxi, Thousands Relocated
Tropical Storm Narra caused flash flooding in Guangxi, China, displacing thousands and prompting a Level I emergency response.
Child killed in Israeli strike on central Gaza home
An Israeli airstrike on a home in Zawaida, central Gaza, killed a four-year-old and wounded five, including a child.
Iran announces major gas discovery in southern Fars Province
Iran discovers 7.5 trillion cubic feet of sweet gas in Fars Province, boosting output amid infrastructure repairs and looming US sanctions.
China's inbound tourism boom: night markets, tech hubs, and mountain sports draw global visitors
China's inbound tourism is surging, with international visitors drawn to night markets, tech hubs, and mountain sports events.
Iran Calls US Sanctions Threat 'Desperate' as Hormuz Shipping Stalls
Iran's foreign minister dismissed new US sanctions as a desperate move, as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slows and Pakistan steps in as mediator.
Nordic, Baltic Leaders Pledge Continued Support at Kyiv Flag Day Ceremony
Nordic and Baltic leaders joined Zelenskyy in Kyiv for Flag Day, pledging sustained support and new air defense cooperation.
Zelenskiy Warns Wartime Election Could 'Destroy' Ukraine
Zelenskiy says a wartime election would split and destroy Ukraine, citing legal bans and public opinion favoring a post-war vote.
Pope Leo XIV urges dialogue and friendship at Rimini Meeting
Pope Leo XIV addressed the Rimini Meeting, urging Catholics to respond to war and inequality with dialogue and friendship.
Iran's Security Chief Warns Neighbours Against Joining US Sanctions
Iran's security chief warns neighbours against joining US sanctions, threatening retaliation and accusing Washington of fuelling nuclear insecurity.
Israel Says Syria Strike Averted Larger Security Threat
Israel says it struck a Syrian air base to prevent a larger security threat, citing Turkish military expansion and warnings to Damascus.
Indonesia Arrests 72 Suspected of Starting Forest Fires as Haze Chokes Borneo
Indonesian police arrested 72 people for allegedly starting forest fires. Water-bombing continues as haze reduces visibility to 1-10 meters in parts of Borneo.
Eni Sees Nuclear Fusion as Its 'Next Refinery'
Eni plans to develop a commercial nuclear fusion plant in Europe by the early 2040s, partnering with US startup Commonwealth Fusion Systems.
Sinopec H1 profit up 19.3% despite Middle East conflict, weak fuel demand
Sinopec's first-half net profit rose 19.3% year-on-year to 25.63 billion yuan, despite the Middle East conflict and weak domestic fuel demand.
Zelensky Warns of Russian Plan to Mobilise 300,000 More Troops
Ukraine's leader says Russia plans to draft 300,000 more troops after its September elections, while Kyiv faces a major funding gap.