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Nicaragua’s congress announced plans to eliminate future elections, following President Daniel Ortega’s declaration that the country would 'never again' hold a vote. The move has drawn international condemnation, including from the U.S. State Department, which has labeled the government a dictatorship.
The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a civilian nuclear cooperation deal, including two agreements on peaceful nuclear cooperation and bilateral safeguards, with the deal to be submitted to Congress for review. Concerns persist over a possible uranium enrichment facility and the potential for a regional arms race. President Trump has stated the deal is contingent on Saudi Arabia recognizing Israel.
A meeting between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is scheduled for July 23 on the sidelines of ASEAN events in Manila. Lavrov has indicated he will seek clarifications on US President Donald Trump's statements about a quick resolution to the conflict in Ukraine, among other topics.
Israel's UN ambassador Danny Danon called NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani a 'clown' for urging federal arrest of PM Netanyahu, as Tel Aviv's vice mayor challenged him to a boxing match. Israeli officials accused Mamdani of antisemitism and promoting hatred.
US President Donald Trump warned that the US would destroy one bridge or power plant each time Iran fires at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, as the conflict escalates. Iran's foreign minister responded with an 'eye for an eye' doctrine, and US strikes on Iran continued overnight. The confrontation has driven oil prices above $93 a barrel and raised global economic concerns.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as his successor, following days of protests triggered by the ouster of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The shake-up reflects public pressure and tensions between reformists and the military old guard.
Ukrainian drones struck warehouses of Russia's largest online retailer Wildberries for the second time in a week, injuring eight people and causing evacuations in southern Russia. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said the attacks targeted logistics hubs supplying the Russian army, while Russia reported strikes on Ukrainian cities.
Andy Burnham has become the UK's seventh prime minister since the Brexit vote, with EU leaders welcoming his appointment and expressing hopes for strengthened relations. The new premier's pro-European instincts and domestic focus present both opportunities and uncertainties for EU-UK ties.
Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is on a multi-country trip to Africa, visiting Nigeria, Mauritania, and South Africa, with a focus on security, skills, and investment. Germany has pledged over €100 million for cooperation with African partners, highlighting a strategic deepening of ties.
Nicaragua’s congress, controlled by President Daniel Ortega, has announced a 'work plan' to implement his order to end elections. The UN and US have condemned the move, which follows constitutional reforms that had already postponed elections to 2027. At least 46 people remain detained on political grounds, and over 5,000 organizations have been shuttered since 2018.
Pakistan condemned the Houthis' maritime embargo threats against Saudi Arabia, warned it would defend its own maritime interests, and reaffirmed support for Riyadh at a UN Security Council briefing on Yemen, calling for dialogue and peaceful resolution.
The General Coordination for Displaced Persons and Refugees in Darfur warns of imminent famine due to poor rainfall, soaring food prices, and disrupted trade, while camps face a near-total absence of aid and a cholera crisis spreads in El Obeid. Limited assistance, forced departures from camps, and sexual violence against women compound the humanitarian emergency, with organizations scaling back operations amid funding shortfalls.
Reports indicate Israel has expanded its military-controlled zone in Gaza, known as the 'Yellow Line,' in at least five locations, displacing Palestinian families. Al Jazeera cites UN data showing the line now covers 64.9% of the Strip and records thousands of ceasefire violations, while the South China Morning Post notes the expansion follows a US-brokered ceasefire.
Liberian security forces have seized nearly four metric tonnes of cocaine in a raid near Monrovia, in what officials describe as the country's largest drugs bust. Two foreign nationals have been arrested, and a senior police officer has been suspended over allegations of bribery linked to the case.
Ukrainian attacks hit warehouses of Russia's largest online retailer Wildberries, killing one in Krasnodar. Kyiv says it targeted military logistics hubs; Moscow reports its own strikes. Meanwhile, Zelenskyy spoke with US envoys and a Lavrov-Rubio meeting is reported.
Top diplomats from South Korea, the U.S., and Japan met in Manila on Wednesday, reaffirming close coordination on North Korea policy and committing to a robust deterrence posture. The three ministers also discussed economic security cooperation and agreed to deepen practical collaboration on nuclear energy, critical minerals, and emerging technologies.
The UN has reported an outbreak of chickenpox in Gaza, with over 9,000 cases in a fortnight. Two news outlets cover the story from different angles—one focusing on the humanitarian toll on a family in a displacement camp, the other on medical facts.
The Trump administration has signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, allowing US companies to help build a civilian nuclear program in the kingdom. The pact omits certain nonproliferation safeguards, drawing concerns about regional arms race risks.
A UN report shows global hunger fell for a third consecutive year in 2025, yet progress remains uneven. For the first time, Africa hosts the most hungry people, with 309 million affected, surpassing Asia's 292 million. Affordability of healthy diets remains a major global challenge.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has acknowledged that the city does not have the legal authority to enforce the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while calling on the federal government to do so. The announcement follows his earlier campaign promises to arrest Netanyahu and a recent statement from President Donald Trump that Netanyahu would not be arrested in the US.