MORE U.S. PATRIOT MISSILE SYSTEMS HEADED TO UKRAINE: NATO OFFICIAL NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich, announced that additional U.S.–made Patriot air-defense systems are being prepared for rapid deployment to Ukraine, aiming to counter the intensifying barrage of Russian missile and drone strikes. He emphasized the need to use existing Patriot units in … Read more
UKRAINIAN PREMIER YULIIA SVYRYDENKO APPOINTED, SHMYHAL MOVES TO DEFENSE MINISTRY In a significant wartime reshuffle, Ukraine has appointed Yuliia Svyrydenko as its new Prime Minister, replacing Denys Shmyhal, who will now lead the Ministry of Defense. The Ukrainian parliament approved Svyrydenko’s appointment with broad support on July 17, 2025, marking a major political transition as … Read more
US ISSUES WARNING OF “VERY STEEP” TARIFFS ON RUSSIA IF UKRAINE CEASEFIRE NOT REACHED IN 50 DAYS The United States has issued a stark ultimatum to Russia, warning of “very steep” economic tariffs if Moscow fails to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine within the next 50 days. The statement, delivered by a senior White … Read more
SEVERAL INJURED AS ISRAELI WARPLANES STRIKE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN GAZA CITY A controversial Israeli airstrike has struck the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza City, leaving several civilians injured and drawing strong international condemnation. The church, the only Catholic place of worship in Gaza, had been serving as a sanctuary for hundreds of displaced families … Read more
POLICE EVACUATE RESIDENTS AS WILDFIRES RAGE IN SPAIN Spain is grappling with a growing wildfire crisis as intense heat and dry weather fuel blazes across multiple regions, prompting mass evacuations and widespread emergency alerts. Authorities have been forced to deploy extensive resources to control the fires, while police and emergency services rush to evacuate threatened … Read more
TRUMP PROPOSED REOPENING ALCATRAZ FOR MIGRANT DETAINEES: WHITE HOUSE Former President Donald Trump has stirred controversy once again with a proposal to reopen Alcatraz Island as a detention center for undocumented migrants. According to recent disclosures from the White House, Trump raised the idea during internal security discussions in May, suggesting the iconic prison—closed since … Read more
HONG KONG’S NEW PRISON RULES TO RESTRICT VISITS, INCLUDING BY LAWYERS Hong Kong’s government has announced new prison regulations that will impose stricter limitations on inmate visits, including restrictions on access to legal counsel. The move has sparked widespread concern among human rights groups, legal professionals, and international observers who view the changes as a … Read more
ISRAEL “DEEPLY REGRETS” GAZA CHURCH STRIKE, PROMISES INVESTIGATION Israel has expressed deep regret over an airstrike that hit a historic Christian church compound in the Gaza Strip, resulting in multiple civilian casualties and sparking international condemnation. The Israeli military confirmed the strike occurred during its ongoing operations against Hamas but emphasized that the church was … Read more
MOSCOW SLAMS TRUMP’S UKRAINE SUPPORT, CALLS TARIFF WARNING TO RUSSIA A “THEATRICAL ULTIMATUM” The Kremlin has strongly condemned former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent statements supporting Ukraine and threatening new tariffs on Russian exports, calling them a “theatrical ultimatum” and accusing Trump of using inflammatory rhetoric for political gain. In a statement released by the … Read more
HOW COULD JAPAN’S ELECTION AFFECT ECONOMIC POLICY? Japan’s upcoming election holds significant implications for the country’s economic trajectory, particularly as it faces challenges such as inflation, an aging population, and a weakening yen. While foreign policy and national security are prominent on the agenda, the outcome of the election could reshape fiscal stimulus plans, monetary … Read more