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Russia-Ukraine War: 9 Dead, 124 Injured In Russian Attack On Kyiv
MOSCOW: A Russian drone and missile attack hit Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, overnight, killing at least nine people, including a six-year-old boy, and wounding 124 others, Al Jazeera reported, citing a Ukrainian authorities' statement. The attack...

EU diplomats shown debris of Iskander-K missile that hit Kyiv apartment building
The Office of the President of Ukraine hosted a briefing for diplomats from European Union countries focused on strengthening sanctions against Russia. During the event, attendees were shown debris from an Iskander-K missile used by Russian forces...

US at UN: China has become key enabler of Russia's aggression
The United States directly accused China during a UN Security Council meeting of aiding Russia's military efforts as it continues its war of aggression against Ukraine and occupies parts of its territory. The statement was delivered on Thursday by...

Europe and U.S. Join Forces Against Brazilian Judge Over Misconduct and Overreach Allegations
For the first time, politicians from Europe and the United States are joining forces to pressure a top judge in Brazil, a country not used to such coordinated international action against its judiciary. The story centers on Alexandre de Moraes, a...
US and NATO allies warn of increasing Iranian threats in Europe, North America
Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Author of the article: Published Jul 31, 2025 • 2 minute read Article content By Matthew Lee WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and many of its NATO allies are accusing Iran of a growing number of threats throughout...

US, Russia discussed Ukraine war this week but made no progress, Rubio says
The United States held new talks with Russian officials earlier this week, but they had "no progress" toward ending the war in Ukraine, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an interview Fox News Radio on July 31. Rubio said the discussions...

Russian attack on Kiev kills at least 13 people, injures more than 130
KIEV Russian missile and drone attacks overnight on Ukraine's capital city killed at least 13 people, including a 6-year-old boy, and wounded 132 others, authorities said on July 31. A 5-month-old girl was among 14 children wounded, Ukraine’s...

EU Revives Chat Control: Encrypted Message Scanning for CSAM Sparks Privacy Backlash
In the ever-evolving debate over digital privacy in Europe, a fresh wave of controversy has emerged with the European Union’s persistent push for what critics call “Chat Control” legislation. As of late July 2025, Denmark’s assumption of the EU...

US reaches flurry of tariff deals with India, South Korea and Brazil, sparking wide range of criticism
Shipping containers are loaded and unloaded onto ships at the Port of Los Angeles, California, on July 9, 2025. Photo: VCG US President Donald Trump on Wednesday local time unleashed a flurry of tariff-related moves, including revisions to...

EU Commission confirms ditching of AI liability and patents proposals
Published on 31/07/2025 - 14:47 GMT+2 The European Commission has formally withdrawn proposals for an AI Liability Directive and a Regulation on Standard Essential Patents (SEP), despite some resistance from lawmakers and member states, a...
US and allies condemn Iran for increase in overseas 'kill and kidnap' plots
The United States and more than a dozen of its allies, including the UK and France, have condemned what they called a surge in assassination, kidnapping and harassment plots by Iranian intelligence services targeting individuals in Europe and...

Chinese Brands Are Really Killing It In Europe
BYD sold 70,500 units total in the first half of 2025. This is already ahead of its roughly 57,000 European total for all of 2024. Similarly, Xpeng has already sold 8,400 units in Europe, surpassing its 8,100 sales total in all of 2024. About...

European Union expects to face 15% US tariffs from Friday. But a key text still isn't...
“It is the clear understanding of the European Union that the U.S. will implement the agreed across the board tariff ceiling of 15%,” Gill said. The Commission negotiates trade terms on behalf of the the EU's 27 member countries. Carve outs were...

European Union expects to face 15% US tariffs from Friday. But a key text still isn’t ready
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is working on the assumption that the United States will impose a 15% tariff… BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is working on the assumption that the United States will impose a 15% tariff on most EU exports...

European Union expects to face 15% U.S. tariffs from Friday. But a key text still isn’t ready
BRUSSELS — The European Union is working on the presumption that the United States will impose a 15 per cent tariff on most EU exports from Friday, even though the two sides have yet to complete a key document clarifying how the agreement will...

China maintains communication with WHO over Chikungunya, continues to ensure safe travel: FM
chikungunya fever China has maintained communication with the WHO on Chikungunya infections. The Chinese government takes seriously the health of its own people and foreign nationals in China and will continue to make sure it is comfortable, safe...

Russia targets Kramatorsk homes, leaves 1 dead, 11 injured
Consequences of Russian attack in Kramatorsk, July 31, 2025State Emergency ServiceRussian troops shelled a five-story apartment building in Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast, with local authorities stating the strike was deliberate, according to the...
US takes in US$87 bn from tariffs in first half of 2025
The United States took in more revenue from tariffs in the first six months of 2025 than it did in all of 2024, according to data from the US Treasury compiled by AFP. The more than $87 billion in tariff revenue taken in through the end of June,...

Russian Attacks on Kyiv Kill 8; Lawmakers Restore Independence of Ukraine’s Anti-Graft Agencies
Ukrainian officials say that Russian drones and missiles struck the capital Kyiv overnight, killing at least eight people and wounding dozens of others, including a 6-year-old boy. Russia’s attack came hours after Ukraine’s parliament voted to...
US, UK and western allies accuse Iran of overseas 'kill, kidnap' plots
The United States and 13 other countries have accused Iran's intelligence agencies of a surge in assassination, kidnapping and harassment plots targeting people in Europe and North America. The joint statement was issued by Albania, Austria,...