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Russian forces have taken control of the Novaya Sech settlement in Ukraine's Sumy Region, according to military expert Andrey Marochko and the Russian Defense Ministry. Fighting has begun for the neighboring settlements of Kiyanitsa and Khrapovshchina, while Russian troops also push toward Maryino. The developments are part of Russia's stated effort to expand a security buffer zone along the border.
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said Moscow's military operation in Ukraine will end in victory, and discussed post-conflict plans including civilian transition and drone production, as reported by TASS.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said an object that crashed in southeastern Poland early Thursday was not aimed at the country, though he indicated it was likely a Russian missile. The incident, which left a 10-meter crater near Tarnawa-Kolonia, is under investigation, with the US expressing interest.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it destroyed three F-35 jets and damaged three more at a US base in Jordan, while US Central Command insists no aircraft were hit. The claims come amid an escalation that began on July 8.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump discussed a range of options for dealing with Iran, from a negotiated deal to continued blockade and potential military action. Netanyahu denied pressuring Trump to escalate the conflict and expressed skepticism about a deal with Iran. The discussions also covered Israel's military presence in southern Syria and future US military aid to Israel.
Polish authorities say a Russian missile entered its airspace and crashed near the village of Tarnawa Kolonia, prompting NATO to activate air defenses and Poland to summon the Russian ambassador. Prime Minister Donald Tusk described the incident as not posing a direct threat, while officials continue to investigate the object, which is believed to be a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile.
Shell reported $9.84bn in net profit for the second quarter, more than double year-on-year and its strongest quarterly result in four years, as oil and gas prices surged due to the Middle East conflict. Production in its integrated gas division fell 30% amid a strike in Qatar. Environmental campaigners renewed calls for a windfall tax.
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar warned that the Paks Nuclear Power Plant could face a complete shutdown due to record-low water levels in the Danube River, which is essential for cooling the reactors. One reactor unit has already been suspended, and output at two others has been reduced, with officials saying the country's power supply remains reliable.
Governor Oleg Melnichenko reported that 15 drones attacked a logistics center in Penza early on July 30, injuring four people and causing a fire across 62,000 square meters. Around 226 employees were evacuated, and several UAVs were shot down before reaching the city.
Officials in Japan have raised the death toll from a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture to 34, with a Vietnamese citizen among the victims. The quake left many homes without utilities and damaged buildings, roads, and bridges.
Khalil al-Hayya, the newly elected head of Hamas's political bureau, met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin, who reaffirmed Turkey's support for the Palestinian cause. Reports also indicate Hamas is relocating some activities to Turkey, while Qatar continues to host its leadership.
The Caspian Pipeline Consortium reported another drone attack on two tankers near its Black Sea terminal, halting oil shipments. Kazakhstan's Energy Ministry and industry association warn of potential adjustments to export and production targets, while international coordination is urged to protect civilian shipping.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has proposed a $20 billion commercial subsidiary, FIFA Forward Enterprise, to sell minority stakes to private investors, including Joshua Kushner's Thrive Eternal. UEFA has strongly criticized the plan, stating 'it is not FIFA's to sell' and warning that it 'crosses a line that football's governing institutions should never cross.'
Jordanian air defenses intercepted five missiles launched from Iranian territory on July 30, according to the Petra news agency, with no injuries reported. The incident is part of a broader escalation in the US-Iran conflict that began on July 8, following US strikes and the end of the ceasefire.
Russian officials and experts told TASS that protests in Ukraine over the dismissal of Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov are staged and demonstrate the ease with which organized groups can trigger street demonstrations. The protests, which began July 16, escalated to demands for the dismissal of Commander-in-Chief Alexander Syrsky, whom President Zelensky fired on the sixth day of protests.
The US Senate voted to pass a bill tightening sanctions against Russia and Iran, moving it to the House of Representatives. The measure includes secondary sanctions and tariffs on Russian oil buyers. President Trump expressed support, while the Russian embassy criticized the legislation.
US President Donald Trump says he would be 'quite disappointed' if China supplied air defense systems to Iran, citing a personal promise from Chinese President Xi Jinping. China's Defense Ministry has denied supplying such weapons, while a Reuters report alleges a pending deal.
Ukraine's Air Force reported the loss of an F-16 fighter jet on July 29. The pilot ejected after an emergency and was hospitalized; no civilian casualties were reported. German newspaper Der Tagesspiegel noted that each loss is significant since Ukraine cannot produce the jets domestically.
New data from Russia's Economic Development Ministry shows annual inflation slowed to 5.94% as of July 27, 2026, with weekly price growth easing to 0.04%. The Federal Statistics Service reported a slightly higher annual rate of 5.99% based on its own calculations.
Moldova's Deputy Prime Minister Valeriu Chiveri stated the country will eventually have to discuss the withdrawal of Russian forces from Transnistria with Moscow. Meanwhile, Transnistrian authorities accuse Chiveri of avoiding negotiations by refusing to meet at OSCE offices.