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Zelenskyy Visits Serbia Amid Russian Influence Concerns and Kyiv Missile Attacks
WorldBBCbloombergAl Jazeera+40dr-dkyle-uutisethelsingin-sanomattagesschauukrainska-pravdafazlsm-lvder-standard+32 more1d ago43 sources

Zelenskyy Visits Serbia Amid Russian Influence Concerns and Kyiv Missile Attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Serbia, a country with historical ties to Russia, securing pledges of support while Russian missile attacks near Kyiv killed a child and two others. The visit aimed to strengthen Ukraine's diplomatic standing as Russian influence in the Balkans wanes.

Worldmyjoyonline1d ago

Fuel Tanker Catches Fire in Ghana

A fuel tanker carrying approximately 54,000 liters of petrol from Tema to Buipe caught fire at Kawanpe in Ghana's Kintampo North Municipality. Emergency services responded to the incident.

Kosovo Political Parties Fail to Form Government
Politicsdanas2d ago

Kosovo Political Parties Fail to Form Government

Political parties in Kosovo, Self-Determination Movement (PS) and Democratic League of Kosovo (DSK), failed to reach a political agreement after a meeting between their leaders, ahead of the constitutional deadline for the assembly's constitution.

Fuel Prices Set to Decrease Next Week
Businessdigi24hvgobservador+2hotnewsjutarnji-list2d ago5 sources

Fuel Prices Set to Decrease Next Week

Fuel prices are expected to decrease by more than 10 cents next week, following a period of record-high costs. This slight reduction comes after commercial margins were capped in some regions.

Serbian Opposition Parties Discuss Forming Broad Electoral Bloc
Politicsn1-serbiadanas3d ago2 sources

Serbian Opposition Parties Discuss Forming Broad Electoral Bloc

Miloš Parandilović, president of the New Face of Serbia (NLS) party, stated that the idea of a joint electoral appearance with the People's Movement of Serbia (NPS), Ecological Uprising, and Dragan Milić's citizens' group naturally emerged to create a broader opposition bloc.

Tanker Runs Aground Off Oman Coast, Leaking Oil
Worldfazder-standardindex-hr+2n1-serbiadanas3d ago5 sources

Tanker Runs Aground Off Oman Coast, Leaking Oil

A 270-meter-long tanker has run aground near the coast of Oman, with satellite images indicating a significant oil leak. This incident raises concerns about a potential environmental disaster in the region.

Iran Negotiates Hormuz Strait Reopening with Oman Amid Threats to Gulf States
WorldBBCbloombergeconomist+46The GuardianNPRAl Jazeeradr-dknzzcnbctagesschaufaz+38 more3d ago49 sources

Iran Negotiates Hormuz Strait Reopening with Oman Amid Threats to Gulf States

Iran has announced an agreement with Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane, while simultaneously threatening Gulf states with attacks on energy infrastructure if the US strikes Iran. This development has caused oil prices to rise due to market fears of disruptions in the strait.

Caitlin Clark, WNBA Stars Named to USA FIBA World Cup Roster
WorldBBCThe GuardianAl Jazeera+31fazberlingskeder-spiegelsvenska-dagbladetFrance 24morgunbladidThe Independentn1-serbia+23 more3d ago34 sources

Caitlin Clark, WNBA Stars Named to USA FIBA World Cup Roster

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and A'ja Wilson headline the star-studded USA women's basketball team for the 2026 FIBA World Cup, marking a new era for USA Basketball. Meanwhile, Spain is confident it will host the 2030 World Cup final, with the Bernabéu stadium being a strong contender.

Chinese Media Criticizes US Think Tank Report on Student Visa Drop
WorldSCMP3d ago

Chinese Media Criticizes US Think Tank Report on Student Visa Drop

Chinese media has responded critically to a US think tank's report that celebrated a 46% drop in US student visas issued to Chinese and Indian nationals. The think tank framed the decline as beneficial for US students and national security, sparking debate over education and security.

SpaceX Shares Decline Amid AI Spending and Insider Selling Opportunity
BusinessBBCbloombergeconomist+16Al Jazeeradr-dkcnbcle-figarorzeczpospolitael-mundomarketwatchBusiness Insider+8 more4d ago19 sources

SpaceX Shares Decline Amid AI Spending and Insider Selling Opportunity

SpaceX shares have seen a significant decline following its first quarterly report, which revealed substantial spending on AI, and as a lock-up period for early investors expires, allowing them to sell their stock. Despite the drop, some analysts remain optimistic about the company's long-term prospects.

Iran Nears Hormuz Shipping Deal with Oman Amid Tanker Explosions
WorldBBCbloombergFT+38The GuardianAl Jazeeracnbcnosaftonbladetder-standardFrance 24NHK World+30 more4d ago41 sources

Iran Nears Hormuz Shipping Deal with Oman Amid Tanker Explosions

Iran announced it is close to finalizing an agreement with Oman regarding shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, even as reports emerged of two explosions near a tanker in the strait. The potential deal aims to establish control over passage through the critical waterway.

Houthi Rebels Attack Two Saudi Oil Tankers in Red Sea
Worldn1-serbiadnevnik-bghotnews+1danas4d ago4 sources

Houthi Rebels Attack Two Saudi Oil Tankers in Red Sea

Houthi rebels in Yemen claim to have attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, potentially jeopardizing Saudi oil exports. The incident raises concerns about the safety of shipping in the vital waterway.

Owners of Nova željezara Zenica Reject FBiH Government's Proposals
Worldklix-ba4d ago

Owners of Nova željezara Zenica Reject FBiH Government's Proposals

The owners of Nova željezara Zenica (New Zenica Ironworks) announced that the solutions offered during a meeting with representatives of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Government were unacceptable, stating that courts had previously rejected similar proposals.

Russia Expands 'Shadow' LNG Fleet Ahead of EU Ban
Worldcapital-bg5d ago

Russia Expands 'Shadow' LNG Fleet Ahead of EU Ban

Russia is quietly expanding its 'shadow' fleet of liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers by acquiring used vessels and commissioning its first domestically built tankers, ahead of an impending EU ban.

Hundreds of Russian Gas Stations Close Amid Fuel Crisis
Worldfazdelfi-ltdanas5d ago3 sources

Hundreds of Russian Gas Stations Close Amid Fuel Crisis

Hundreds of gas stations across Russia have reportedly closed due to a deepening fuel crisis. This situation is occurring as Russia continues to target Ukrainian infrastructure, including fuel depots and ports.

Google Earth Disables AI Feature After Deepfake Misuse
Technologyder-standardRappler7d ago2 sources

Google Earth Disables AI Feature After Deepfake Misuse

Google Earth has deactivated a new AI feature after users exploited it to create deepfakes, including images of plane crashes and fake tanks. The company pulled back the tool to prevent further misuse and the spread of misinformation.

Explosion Reported Near Tanker Off Oman Coast
Worlddelfi-ltnaftemporikinewsbeast7d ago3 sources

Explosion Reported Near Tanker Off Oman Coast

An explosion has been reported near a tanker off the coast of Oman, raising alarms in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has denied any agreement regarding the opening of the Strait.

Japan's Aging Ama Divers Face Critical Moment
CultureTimes of India1h ago

Japan's Aging Ama Divers Face Critical Moment

The Ama of Japan, elite free divers who have harvested seafood without oxygen tanks for centuries, are at a critical juncture due to an aging population of divers and changing ocean ecosystems.

Iran Demands US Concessions for Strait of Hormuz Reopening
WorldBBCbloombergwapo+42Al Jazeeraruvtagesschauberlingskele-figaroSCMPder-standardFrance 24+34 more23h ago45 sources

Iran Demands US Concessions for Strait of Hormuz Reopening

Iran has outlined several conditions, including compensation for war damages and an end to US military actions, for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. This comes as negotiations continue, with Iran stating a deal is close but not yet sufficient to open the vital waterway.

Cultureradio-prague1d ago

Legendary Pink Tank Artwork Installed in Brno

The iconic 'Legendary Pink Tank,' a controversial artwork by David Černý, has been installed in Brno, Czech Republic. The tank, originally painted pink in 1991, symbolizes a critique of Soviet occupation.

Danes Skeptical of Political Reforms as Welfare State Expands
Politicsberlingske1d ago

Danes Skeptical of Political Reforms as Welfare State Expands

Two out of three Danes believe that political reforms rarely achieve their promised effects, even as the welfare state continues to expand. Think tank director Sigge Winther Nielsen notes that politicians have significantly broadened their scope, tackling an increasing array of societal challenges.

Zelenskyy Visits Serbia, Discusses Aid and EU Path with Vucic
WorldBBCbloombergNYT+63le-mondeThe GuardianAl Jazeeradr-dknrkhelsingin-sanomatnosruv+55 more1d ago66 sources

Zelenskyy Visits Serbia, Discusses Aid and EU Path with Vucic

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Belgrade, Serbia, meeting with President Aleksandar Vucic to discuss humanitarian aid, trade, and Ukraine's path to the EU. Zelenskyy also announced an agreement with the U.S. for monthly deliveries of interceptor missiles, though he noted they are insufficient to meet Ukraine's needs.

Cash as a Financial Reserve and Risk
Businessdelfi-lt2d ago

Cash as a Financial Reserve and Risk

An analysis discusses the role of cash as a financial reserve during uncertain times and a source of liquidity for unexpected opportunities, while also highlighting its inherent risks.

Mixed Market Reactions to Q2 Earnings Reports Across Sectors
BusinessBarron'smarketwatchmorningstar+3Yahoobenzingainvesting-com3d ago6 sources

Mixed Market Reactions to Q2 Earnings Reports Across Sectors

Second-quarter earnings reports have elicited varied responses in the stock market, with some companies like Hertz and Warner Bros Discovery seeing rallies after beating expectations, while others such as Datadog and Western Digital experienced significant declines despite strong earnings. This indicates a selective investor sentiment, separating perceived winners from losers in the ad-tech and software sectors.

Europe Endures Prolonged Heatwave
Worldtvn24express-tribune3d ago2 sources

Europe Endures Prolonged Heatwave

A severe heatwave continues to grip Europe, causing extreme temperatures in Italy and leading to power outages in countries like Hungary and Romania.

Louis Crishock Concludes Visit to Banja Luka
Worldklix-ba3d ago

Louis Crishock Concludes Visit to Banja Luka

Acting High Representative Louis Crishock concluded a two-day visit to Banja Luka, meeting with various Bosnian and Republika Srpska officials, opposition, and civil society representatives.

Luxembourg Hobby Winemaker Luc Roeder Expands Operations
Businessluxemburger-wort4d ago

Luxembourg Hobby Winemaker Luc Roeder Expands Operations

Luc Roeder, a hobby winemaker from Steinheim, Luxembourg, has expanded his operations from his garage to wine cellars across the country, requiring an extension to his family home for a press house and tank storage. Despite his success, Roeder does not intend to turn his hobby into a full-time profession.

NDC Accuses NPP of Hypocrisy Over Helicopter Crash Remembrance
Worldmyjoyonline4d ago

NDC Accuses NPP of Hypocrisy Over Helicopter Crash Remembrance

Rashid Tanko Computer, Deputy Director of IT and Elections for Ghana's National Democratic Congress (NDC), has accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of hypocrisy regarding their planned August 6 demonstration, which coincides with the anniversary of a helicopter crash that killed eight victims.

Saudi Tankers Reroute from Gulf of Aden After Houthi Threats
Worldiefimeridanaftemporikinewsbeast6d ago3 sources

Saudi Tankers Reroute from Gulf of Aden After Houthi Threats

Six Saudi Arabian supertankers changed course from the Gulf of Aden and opted to sail around Africa following new threats from the Houthi movement. This rerouting highlights concerns over maritime security in the region.

Five Killed in Car Crash Near Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore
Worldhindustan-times7d ago

Five Killed in Car Crash Near Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore

Five people, including four members of a single family, were killed instantly when their car slammed into a water tanker parked on the Udumalaipettai-Pollachi National Highway near Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The tragic incident occurred on the spot.

Iranian Oil Smuggling Drops in Balochistan
WorldDawn8d ago

Iranian Oil Smuggling Drops in Balochistan

Sources in the oil sector claim that the influx of smuggled Iranian oil has significantly declined after tankers were targeted in Balochistan, leading to heavy losses for those involved in the illegal trade.

Syria and Russia Agree to Convert Military Bases into Joint Training Centers
WorldbloombergNYTFT+38le-mondeAl Jazeeradr-dkyle-uutisetnosaftonbladetberlingskeder-spiegel+30 more10h ago41 sources

Syria and Russia Agree to Convert Military Bases into Joint Training Centers

Syria and Russia have reached an agreement to transform two Russian military bases in Syria, Tartus and Hmeimim, into joint training centers. This deal follows 18 months of negotiations and will alter the status of Russia's military presence in the Mediterranean.

Iran Sets New Demands for Reopening Strait of Hormuz, Deal Remains Elusive
WorldbloombergNYTFT+53The GuardianNPRAl Jazeeradr-dkcnbcnosaftonbladetberlingske+45 more1d ago56 sources

Iran Sets New Demands for Reopening Strait of Hormuz, Deal Remains Elusive

Iran has issued new, stringent demands to the United States for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, indicating that a quick resolution to the waterway's closure is unlikely. Despite some reports of progress in talks, Iran insists the strait will remain closed until its conditions are met.

Russia Expands Shadow Fleet for LNG Transport Amid Sanctions
Politicshelsingin-sanomat1d ago

Russia Expands Shadow Fleet for LNG Transport Amid Sanctions

Russia is reportedly expanding its shadow fleet model, previously used for oil, to transport liquefied natural gas (LNG). The country already possesses 25 specialized tankers and is seeking new buyers, with China identified as the most likely partner, despite the higher costs and complexities involved compared to oil transport.

WWII relics, including bodies and weapons, emerge from record-low Danube
Worlddelfi-lthvg2d ago2 sources

WWII relics, including bodies and weapons, emerge from record-low Danube

As the Danube River reaches record-low levels in Budapest, the remains of two Wehrmacht soldiers, a motorcycle, anti-tank mines, and a German machine gun from World War II have been discovered. The sidecar of the military motorcycle, also recovered, was found to contain additional items.

AppLovin Stock Tumbles on Q2 Revenue Miss and AI Stumbles
Businesscnbcmarketwatchmorningstar+2Yahooinvesting-com3d ago5 sources

AppLovin Stock Tumbles on Q2 Revenue Miss and AI Stumbles

AppLovin's stock experienced a significant decline, heading towards its worst day in over a year, after the company reported a miss on its second-quarter revenue and faced challenges with its AI initiatives.

Iran Sends Mixed Signals on Talks, Hormuz Stance Amid US Claims
WorldAl Jazeeraruvfaz+25der-spiegelDWle-figaroder-standarddie-pressedigi24hvgindex-hr+17 more3d ago28 sources

Iran Sends Mixed Signals on Talks, Hormuz Stance Amid US Claims

Iran continues to send mixed signals regarding potential talks, with Tehran denying US President Trump's claims of eagerness for a deal and clarifying that discussions with Oman concern the Strait of Hormuz, not Washington. This comes as Iran reiterates that the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz remains contingent on the United States ending its naval blockade.

Trump Threatens Imprisonment Over Reports of US Missile Shortages
WorldbloombergNYTFT+75The GuardianAl Jazeeradr-dkFox Newsnzzcbchelsingin-sanomatukrainska-pravda+67 more3d ago78 sources

Trump Threatens Imprisonment Over Reports of US Missile Shortages

Donald Trump has denied reports of dwindling US missile supplies, threatening imprisonment for those who spread such information. This comes amidst various other news involving Trump, including past criticisms, assassination threats, and international relations.

Iran Announces Agreement With Oman on New Strait of Hormuz Shipping Route
WorldbloombergNYTThe Guardian+28tagesschaufazle-figarolsm-lvSCMPorfrzeczpospolitavg+20 more4d ago31 sources

Iran Announces Agreement With Oman on New Strait of Hormuz Shipping Route

Iran has announced that it has reached an agreement with Oman regarding a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. This deal could potentially grant Tehran greater control over the vital waterway.

SpaceX Rocket Stage Crashes into Moon
WorldBBCle-mondeAl Jazeera+44nrkyle-uutisetcnbcnosfazaftonbladetberlingskelsm-lv+36 more4d ago47 sources

SpaceX Rocket Stage Crashes into Moon

A discarded upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is believed to have crashed into the far side of the Moon, creating a new crater. Scientists hope to learn more about the Moon's subsurface from the impact.

Russia Expands 'Shadow Fleet' to Bypass EU LNG Sanctions
WorldFTrzeczpospolitadigi24+2ndtvmeduza5d ago5 sources

Russia Expands 'Shadow Fleet' to Bypass EU LNG Sanctions

Russia is reportedly expanding its 'shadow fleet' of tankers to transport liquefied natural gas (LNG) in an effort to circumvent impending EU sanctions. This strategy aims to maintain its gas exports despite the looming ban.

Mind-Body Connection: How Thoughts Influence Health
Healthsvenska-dagbladet5d ago

Mind-Body Connection: How Thoughts Influence Health

Research suggests that an individual's thoughts can significantly impact physical health, with studies showing faster wound healing, sharper reaction times, and quicker blood sugar regulation based on perception of time.

Trump Criticizes Pirro, Big Oil, and Faces Bank Account Closure Lawsuit
PoliticsBBCbloombergNYT+49The GuardianNPRdr-dkFox Newsnrknzzyle-uutisetcbc+41 more6d ago52 sources

Trump Criticizes Pirro, Big Oil, and Faces Bank Account Closure Lawsuit

Donald Trump publicly criticized Jeanine Pirro and major oil companies, while also facing a lawsuit against Capital One over the closure of his accounts in 2021 due to alleged money-laundering concerns. These events unfold amidst broader political and economic discussions, including his stance on tariffs and upcoming meetings.

Ukraine Strikes Russian Targets, Including Wildberries Warehouse and Energy Infrastructure
WorldAPReutersle-monde+35The GuardianAl Jazeeracnbcruvukrainska-pravdafazle-figarolsm-lv+27 more7d ago38 sources

Ukraine Strikes Russian Targets, Including Wildberries Warehouse and Energy Infrastructure

Ukraine launched drone attacks on multiple Russian targets, including a Wildberries warehouse in the Vladimir region and a technological university, while Russia simultaneously attacked energy infrastructure in six Ukrainian regions. These strikes resulted in casualties and widespread power outages.

EU Naval Force Boards Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker in Mediterranean
WorldReutersdr-dknos+14ukrainska-pravdala-repubblicaorftelexdigi24hvgindex-hril-sole-24-ore+6 more7d ago17 sources

EU Naval Force Boards Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker in Mediterranean

An Italian-led EU naval mission boarded a sanctioned tanker suspected of being part of Russia's 'shadow fleet' in the Mediterranean Sea. The operation aimed to inspect the vessel, which is believed to be transporting Russian oil in violation of sanctions.