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The US Senate has no deadline for considering a bill that would impose secondary tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas. President Trump has signaled openness to signing it, despite not fully endorsing all provisions. The bill, originally proposing 500% tariffs, has been revised to 100% for the five largest buyers.
Despite a US-brokered ceasefire, Israeli attacks continue to kill Palestinians in Gaza, with recent incidents including a family of six in Gaza City and a nine-year-old girl in a refugee camp. The Israeli military says it targets militants and is reviewing specific strikes, while Palestinian health officials report over a thousand killed since the truce.
Healthcare workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo have gone on strike amid an ongoing Ebola outbreak, complicating response efforts. Separately, authorities have announced that clinical trials for an Ebola treatment will take place at a medical centre in Bunia, eastern DRC.
Giovanni Castellucci, former CEO of Autostrade per l'Italia, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in the 2018 Morandi Bridge collapse in Genoa, which killed 43 people. The verdict, delivered after a lengthy trial, was met with mixed reactions from victims' families and the defendants.
Iran has instructed Yemen's Houthi movement to stand ready to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical Red Sea shipping route, if the US attacks Iranian power infrastructure, according to multiple sources. The threat poses a major risk to global energy supplies and shipping, with analysts warning of potential disruptions to two of the world's most vital oil arteries.
Syria’s recent seizure of a weapons shipment bound for Hezbollah highlights its new role in curbing the group’s rearming efforts, a development that aligns with US and Israeli interests. While Hezbollah’s capabilities have been reduced, concerns remain about its ability to continue smuggling lower-grade weapons.
Uganda has discharged its last Ebola patient, beginning a 42-day countdown to being declared Ebola-free. The outbreak infected 20 people and killed two. Meanwhile, the DRC continues to battle a larger, evolving outbreak, and Uganda is lobbying for the lifting of travel restrictions.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced mandatory annual testosterone screening for service members aged 30 and older, with voluntary replacement therapy for those diagnosed with low levels. The policy, framed as a readiness measure, has drawn criticism from Democrats and medical experts concerned about overprescription and disparities with the treatment of transgender troops.
Ukraine’s defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov was dismissed in a government reshuffle, prompting rare wartime protests in Kyiv. Sergii Koretskyi was appointed prime minister, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Kyiv as the war with Russia continued.
The British government has called on FIFA to investigate Argentine players who displayed a banner claiming sovereignty over the Falkland Islands after their World Cup semifinal win over England. FIFA has opened a disciplinary investigation. Argentine President Javier Milei called the gesture 'perfectly valid'.
The United States will impose 25% tariffs on a range of Brazilian imports starting July 22, following a year-long investigation that found unfair trade practices. Brazil has condemned the tariffs as unjust and politically motivated, and has requested WTO consultations while threatening reciprocal measures.
US President Donald Trump announced that Iran has released an American citizen detained since December 2024, identified by her lawyer as US-Iranian Dena Karari. However, Iran's judiciary has denied any release or exchange of American prisoners, creating a direct contradiction with Washington's claim.
The US House voted 314-104 to defeat an amendment that would have cut military aid to Israel, but more than 100 Democrats supported the measure, exposing growing divisions within the party. The near-even split among Democrats signals a shift in the party's stance on Israel, driven by changing voter attitudes and the ongoing Gaza war.
The U.S. military has launched airstrikes on Greater Tunb Island in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting Iranian defense and missile sites, as part of an intensified campaign and reimposed blockade on Iranian ports. Iran has retaliated with missile and drone fire against regional targets, and Tehran has threatened to halt regional energy exports.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a new annual testosterone screening program for service members aged 30 and older, with voluntary testing for younger troops. The initiative, part of a broader push to reshape the military's physical standards, has drawn criticism from Democratic lawmakers and medical professionals concerned about potential unnecessary treatment.
Wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario has made Toronto's air quality the worst among major cities worldwide, triggering health warnings and evacuations while spreading into the northeastern United States. Over 800 active fires are burning across Canada, with more than 1.9 million hectares of land affected.
The United States fired on an oil tanker attempting to reach Kharg Island, part of its naval blockade on Iran, while strikes were reported in Tehran and other cities. Iran responded with attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait, and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has plunged amid the escalating conflict.
New Zealand has reported its first case of H5N1 bird flu after a brown skua seabird tested positive near Wellington. Authorities have begun vaccinating endangered birds as conservationists warn of the potential impact on the country's vulnerable native species.
The United States carried out new strikes on Iran after three merchant ships were hit in the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran threatened to shut additional energy export routes. US-mediated talks between Lebanon and Israel advanced, and the body of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei arrived in Iraq for funeral processions.
Argentina's football team celebrated their World Cup semifinal victory over England by holding up a banner reading 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas,' sparking controversy and potential FIFA sanctions. The incident has reignited tensions over the disputed Falkland Islands, with the UK urging FIFA to investigate.