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Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian regions, including oil hubs and high-rises, killed at least eight people, according to regional officials. Russia responded with strikes on Ukrainian districts and a vessel near Odesa, amid warnings from President Zelenskyy about critical defense shortages.
Two Peking University alumni, Wang Hong and Deng Yu, made history as the first Chinese nationals to win the Fields Medal, with Wang becoming the first Chinese woman to receive the prize. Her candid remarks about feeling discouraged as a student have ignited a broader debate about China’s education system.
Rescue teams have recovered the body of renowned Nepalese-British mountaineer Nirmal Purja, days after an avalanche hit his expedition team on Broad Peak. The incident killed at least 10 climbers, and recovery efforts continue for others.
China's military mouthpiece warned against 'stirring up trouble' in the South China Sea, following joint naval and air drills near Scarborough Shoal. The warning came as the Philippines maps its claim to the disputed shoal, and as the PLA marked its 99th anniversary.
Recent stock market swings have highlighted the fragility of AI-driven valuations, as China's advances in memory chips and lithography tools unsettle Western investors. The debut of CXMT and reports of domestic DUV machines signal a potential shift in the global semiconductor landscape.
Flash flooding in Gansu province has killed at least 25 people and injured 23 others, according to state media. Authorities have launched an investigation while a level 4 emergency flood response was activated in Heilongjiang, where 19 rivers have flooded.
Australia's fuel excise cut ends on August 3, adding 16 cents per litre to wholesale prices. With global oil prices climbing to about US$90 a barrel, motorists can expect unleaded to reach about $2.20 a litre and diesel $2.60, according to RACQ economist Ian Jeffreys.
Record-breaking Nepali climber Nirmal Purja has died in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan, his expedition company confirmed. The accident struck a 10-member team on Thursday, with multiple such international outlets reporting the tragedy. Purja, who served in the British special forces as a Gurkha, was known for his record-setting ascent of the world's tallest peaks.
President Trump says the US and Israel have agreed to halt new attacks on Iran if a deal can be reached rapidly, citing a request from Iran and regional countries. Iran denies asking for a halt and says it remains on high alert, while the Strait of Hormuz stays shut and diplomatic efforts continue.
President Lee Jae Myung's San Francisco AI Declaration aims to position South Korea as a trusted AI semiconductor manufacturing base, with agreements worth $950 billion signed including a $750 billion long-term chip supply deal between SK Group and Nvidia. The president also toured South America to expand critical mineral supply chain cooperation.
Russian teenager Kristina Lyutova, 16, reached the final of the WTA 250 tournament in Memphis, becoming the youngest player to do so in seven years. She defeated Australia's Maya Joint in the second round and is projected to break into the top 200 for the first time.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on July 20 requiring US arms manufacturers to trace and phase out Chinese rare earths from their supply chains, aiming to reduce dependence on Beijing for defence-related critical minerals. Contractors must shift away from China-linked sources starting in January 2027, with China controlling about two-thirds of global rare earth mining and 90% of refining.
British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja died in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan, his climbing company confirmed. Rescuers recovered the remains of three climbers so far, with the expedition's death toll reported as either three or all ten members. Purja was known for climbing all 14 eight-thousanders in six months and six days.
A search and rescue operation for seven climbers missing after an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak resumed on Saturday morning after being suspended due to adverse weather. Three bodies have been recovered and airlifted to Skardu. The missing include renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja and five other Nepali climbers, along with a Pakistani and a Chinese climber.
South Korea's exports rose nearly 63 percent in July to US$98.89 billion, the second-highest monthly figure on record, driven by strong global demand for memory chips and AI-related investment. Semiconductors led the surge, with shipments up 179 percent to $41 billion, while exports to China and the United States also posted sharp gains.
The US has expanded its import blacklist tied to alleged forced labour in Xinjiang to include 43 additional Chinese companies. In response, China's commerce ministry announced restrictive countermeasures against six US entities, citing alleged interference in its sovereignty.
Tatyana Kim, founder of Wildberries, said the company is successfully repelling the majority of attacks on its warehouses, which she described as terrorist actions. She added that the attacks have caused billions in losses for entrepreneurs across several countries and that the company is restructuring logistics to maintain delivery speeds.
Eleven countries, including the US, South Korea and Japan, issued a joint alert warning that North Korean IT workers, using stolen identities and AI, generate revenue for Pyongyang's weapons programmes. North Korea rejected the alert as 'false information' and accused the US of militarizing cyberspace.
The UK High Court has dismissed a legal challenge by local residents against the government's decision to grant planning permission for a new Chinese 'super' embassy in central London. The Royal Mint Court Residents' Association had argued that the embassy posed security, human rights, and fire risks, but the court ruled in favor of the authorities.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the People's Liberation Army to intensify its use of unmanned and intelligent technologies as part of a broader push to build a modern, combat-ready force. The remarks, made at a Politburo group study session, underscore Beijing's focus on meeting military modernisation goals by the PLA's centenary in 2027 and beyond.