Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, during which they discussed strengthening Ukraine’s air defense and agreed to continue coordination between their teams.

Human Rights Watch has accused Russia's Africa Corps of indiscriminately killing civilians in Mali. The human rights group reported that the Russian-affiliated group was responsible for these attacks.

An ammunition detonation at a military training ground in Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine, concluded at 19:00, leaving three servicemen from Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces (SOF) injured and five other soldiers missing.

A collection of 20 photographs captures significant global events from the past week, including wildfires in Europe, Russian missile strikes in Lviv, a tornado in Wisconsin, and an art installation by Spencer Tunick in Spain.

The US Army is set to test four autonomous Ford F-250 pickups, driven by Forterra's software, for potential future use as mine hunters and breachers. Forterra's technology is already utilized in the Marines' uncrewed missile trucks.

Russian forces launched an attack on Pavlohrad in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, resulting in a fire at a shopping complex.

Ukraine's State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has conducted 61 searches and charged 15 individuals, detaining two, as part of its 'Honest Conscription' special operation targeting recruitment centers nationwide.

Children in Sudan's besieged city of el-Obeid are fearful of attending school as drone attacks increasingly target civilian infrastructure. Aid groups warn of a worsening humanitarian crisis.

Russia's Central Election Commission has barred Yabloko party candidates from the St. Petersburg ballot, with party chairman Nikolai Rybakov accusing officials of targeting the party for its opposition to authorities.

An expert claims that Russian influence is preventing the Macedonian Orthodox Church from recognizing the Orthodox Church of Ukraine.

As wildfires in Bordeaux, France, begin to ease, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced that 308 people have been detained in connection with the recent blazes, with two-thirds suspected of deliberate arson. Ukraine has also sent reinforcements to assist.

Bosnia and Herzegovina has aligned itself with a European Union decision to impose restrictive measures on one individual and five entities deemed responsible for Russia's war against Ukraine.

An opinion piece discusses the perceived ascendance of Islam, Marxism, and tyranny globally, citing examples like the changing demographics in Western countries and the political situations in Iran and Russia.

An opinion piece argues that Canada should prioritize national security concerns over increased economic engagement, particularly in light of the potential dangers posed by a Russia-China alliance.

Ukrainian Security Service and Defense Forces conducted strikes on an aircraft plant in Yevpatoriia, temporarily occupied Crimea, and infrastructure at Taman Port in Russia's Krasnodar region.

Ukraine's Interior Minister announced that 70 Ukrainian rescuers and 15 specialized vehicles have been sent to France to assist in combating devastating forest fires in the country's southwest.

Ukraine's Security Service, in cooperation with defense forces, has struck the Yevpatoriia Aircraft Plant in temporarily occupied Crimea, along with several other targets.

Air defense forces shot down 195 of the 255 drones used by the Russian army to attack Ukraine on the night of July 31. Enemy drones struck 14 locations.

Russia launched a large-scale drone attack on Ukraine, deploying 255 drones, with Ukrainian air defense destroying 195. Strikes were recorded at 14 locations, including a postal hub near Kharkiv.

A new report indicates that the US defense request includes a target of $18.2 billion for the replenishment of high-tech missiles.

Ukraine's recently ousted defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, stated that the country's tech-heavy strategy, including its killer robot program, will continue despite political turmoil.

The U.S. Air Force is conducting battle exercises where human fighter pilots are partnering with unmanned aircraft, marking a significant step in autonomous warfare with a robot aircraft successfully firing a self-guided missile.

A Nova Poshta sorting terminal in Poltava was hit and damaged during a Russian rocket attack on July 30, with damage assessment currently underway.

Egypt, largely spared from the Middle East conflict so far, saw overnight drone attacks on energy facilities.

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) announced that Russia will remain barred from participating in four world championship tournaments in 2027, citing ongoing safety, security, and sporting integrity concerns.

Armenia's Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case against Russian national Nadezhda Pirozhkova, who publicly criticized the traditions of the Vardavar holiday after fleeing Russia to Armenia. She faces up to four years in prison for 'incitement to hatred' following her comments.

The U.S. Navy is planning a significant overhaul of its torpedo stockpile, focusing on MK-48 and MK-54 production, as lawmakers advocate for a two-war strategy following depleted missile stockpiles from the Iran war.

Russian military forces launched multiple FPV drone attacks on a district in Zaporizhzhia, resulting in injuries to three people.

Russian forces attacked four districts in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region and a residential neighborhood in Kramatorsk, resulting in two deaths and three injuries. A shopping center in Pavlohrad was also set on fire during the attacks.

Russia has reportedly lost another 1,340 troops in the war against Ukraine over the past 24 hours, bringing the total combat losses since the full-scale invasion began to approximately 1,446,150 personnel.

An ammunition detonation at a military training ground in Khmelnytskyi has concluded, resulting in three servicemen from Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces (SOF) being injured and five other soldiers currently missing.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office has requested the Prosecutor General’s Office to consider opening a criminal case against Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko.

The US Navy is committing $76.6 billion to acquire 14 new submarines, including nine Block VI Virginia-class attack submarines and five Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines, alongside investing in the necessary workforce to build them.

The Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine has received a request from the President's Office to consider opening criminal proceedings against self-proclaimed Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko.

Russia claims to have struck a Ukrainian military cargo vessel near Odesa, while Ukraine reported hitting Russia's Volgograd oil refinery and port infrastructure, indicating an escalation in targeting logistics and supply chains by both nations.

Approximately 8,000 consumers in the Novhorod-Siverskyi district of Ukraine's Chernihiv region are without electricity after an energy facility was hit by a strike.

On July 30, Russia reportedly launched two KN-23 missiles from North Korea; one struck a house near Kryvyi Rih, killing six people, while the other landed in a field 3.5 km away.

A media expert states that Russia has adapted its propaganda in North Macedonia, using localized narratives and, alongside Serbia, portraying itself as the protector of Macedonians against perceived enemies.

Ukrainian pianist Roman Fediurko has made history by becoming the first representative from Ukraine to be selected for the prestigious Verbier Festival Academy in Switzerland.

China has made a rare acknowledgment of building more nuclear missile silos in recent years, with state television airing a documentary on the construction program. An officer with the PLA Rocket Force stated these silos serve as 'strategic trump cards'.

Residents in Russia's Penza region report that individuals in plainclothes, allegedly connected to local authorities, are attempting to abduct men of conscription age and force them into military service.

A proposed Russia sanctions bill in the U.S. Senate has two major problems, particularly its tariff proposals which could disproportionately affect other countries more than Russia.

Moscow aims to attract 500,000 international students by 2030 as part of a strategy to strengthen long-term partnerships with countries across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and South America.

A Russian strike on a Nova Post office in Ukraine's Vinnytsia region resulted in five injuries, with one person reported to be in moderate condition.

Russian forces carried out four strikes with guided aerial bombs on Ukraine's Sumy hromada, causing major fires to break out in an industrial area.

Legal protections for healthcare in conflict zones, once considered foundational, are now routinely bypassed, with medical personnel and facilities from Ukraine to Lebanon increasingly treated as legitimate targets.

Poland is evaluating a 'concrete proposal' from Ukraine to exchange MiG-29 fighter jets for drone technology, according to Polish Deputy Defence Minister Paulina Sobkowiak-Czarnecka.

Nine people were killed in a Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine, with President Zelensky blaming allies for delays in providing air defense systems.

Chinese media footage showed a Type 052D destroyer firing a YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile, demonstrating capabilities that pose defense challenges for the United States and its allies.

North Korea's economy expanded for a third consecutive year in 2025, driven by arms exports to Russia, increased trade with China, and Kim Jong Un's focus on developing regional industries, according to South Korea's central bank.

The Security Service of Ukraine has detained an enemy agent who was coordinating Russian military strikes in the Kharkiv region, specifically targeting sites along the Poltava-Kharkiv highway.

Ukraine has appealed to India to play a role in peace efforts, with India's External Affairs Minister discussing Black Sea shipping attacks and condemning them as unacceptable.

Ukraine's Prime Minister has ordered relevant ministries and regional military administrations to immediately inspect all civil protection shelters. The inspection aims to ensure shelters are properly maintained and fully accessible to the public.

Valery Kustov, chairman and principal shareholder of Russia's Efko group, has been arrested in Moscow on suspicion of large-scale fraud. The arrest is reportedly linked to a drone project that President Vladimir Putin toured in 2025.

The Jospong Group of Companies, through its African Agribusiness Consortium, has welcomed 118 Ghanaian scholars who completed postgraduate studies in Russia. These scholars are expected to contribute to Ghana's food security, waste management, and sustainable development.

Donald Trump has shifted his stance, stating he would be "very careful" before allowing Ukraine to manufacture Patriot missiles. This marks a change from previous indications regarding military aid to Ukraine.

Russia's four major mobile carriers—MTS, Beeline, MegaFon, and T2—will make data usage for the Max messenger app free starting August 1, allowing subscribers unrestricted access to its services.

The US Treasury has sanctioned networks in India, China, and Russia for allegedly supporting Iran's Mahan Air and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The sanctions specifically target Mahan Air's network in China for its alleged ties to the IRGC.

Litres, Russia's largest e-book and audiobook service, has removed two volumes of 'Durov’s Code,' a biography of Telegram founder Pavel Durov, days after Moscow labeled him a 'terrorist.'

Ukraine's strike on an Iranian ship highlights concerns about the potential convergence of the Russia-Ukraine war and the U.S.-Israeli conflict against Iran, given Iran's military aid to Russia.

Serbia experienced a significant rise in tourism during June, with foreign visitor numbers primarily boosted by arrivals from Russia and Turkey.

A 22-year-old man from Louth, Ireland, has been sentenced in absentia to 14 years in prison by Russian authorities for fighting for Ukraine. A bounty of €22,000 has been offered for his capture.

Russia continues its crackdown on Jehovah's Witnesses, an organization banned as 'extremist' in 2017, with reports of homes being confiscated.

Ukraine hit Russian oil refineries several times, while Russia struck Dnipropetrovsk and a cargo vessel near Odesa.

Ingushetia has unveiled its first memorial dedicated to soldiers from the region who were killed in Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine, though the memorial does not list the names of the fallen.

A Ukrainian defense company has reported a surge in demand for its electronic warfare systems, as Russia reportedly launches strike drones every minute.

Tiernan O’Donovan, an Irish national, has been sentenced in absentia by Russia to a 14-year term in a maximum-security penal colony for allegedly fighting for Ukraine.

Wheat futures are climbing as renewed Russian attacks on Ukraine's Black Sea ports, including strikes on three dry-cargo ships, fuel fears over global food security.

Kazakhstan is reportedly in discussions to refine Russian crude oil at its facilities to meet local market demands, with a portion of the refined gasoline and diesel to be returned to Russia.

Russia launched combat drone attacks on two districts in the Kyiv region, damaging a house and a business in the Brovary district and causing a fire in a grassy area in the Vyshhorod district.

The European Union has added 14 Chinese companies to its sanctions list for allegedly supporting Russia's war in Ukraine, escalating trade tensions as Beijing responds to Brussels' actions.

Ukraine's Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi has issued an order to halt the intake of personnel for assault regiments, effective from July 26, 2026.

The Russian army continues to attempt small-group assaults in Ukraine's Kharkiv and Sumy regions, according to Demchenko.

Ukraine's General Staff reported a total of 269 combat clashes across the battlefield over the past day, with Russian forces conducting 45 attacks specifically on the Kostiantynivka front.

President Zelenskyy states that early evidence indicates North Korea's ballistic missiles are once again being deployed in the war in Ukraine.

An editorial from the Irish Independent suggests that national interests are holding up new EU sanctions packages against Russia, indicating a growing war fatigue among member states.

Japan's Defense Ministry announced the country conducted its first test launch of a ship-based cruise missile. The missile was fired from the destroyer JS Chokai in the Pacific Ocean.

US missile strikes reportedly hit a residential area in Iran, killing civilians, while Riyadh unveiled a new maritime alliance involving 14 countries, including Pakistan, amidst spreading regional conflict.

A significant emergency power outage has occurred across the Sumy region in Ukraine.

A total of 226 combat engagements were recorded along the front line on Thursday, with the Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk sectors experiencing the fiercest fighting, accounting for over a quarter of all clashes.

An expert reports that Ukraine's interception rate for Russian missiles has dropped from 90% in March to 70%, following a recent barrage that killed at least 10 civilians despite the interception of 55 missiles and 265 drones.

Clothing and footwear purchases in Russia declined by 10% from January to May 2026 compared to the previous year, while prices for these items increased.

The US Army has modified its contract with Lockheed Martin to increase Patriot missile production, with the final cost dependent on congressional funding.