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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.
President Donald Trump has reportedly shifted his administration's vaccine policy, pressing Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be more aggressive in cutting childhood vaccinations and to prioritize autism research. The Wall Street Journal reports the move has unsettled health officials and comes amid a federal judge's halt to earlier changes.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino withdrew a proposal to sell a minority stake in the commercial rights of its tournaments to private investors after opposition from UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC, and the resignation of senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro.
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni in Kampala ahead of a summit on the future of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). Defence ministers from troop-contributing countries have called for a UN Security Council extension of the mission by 18 to 24 months, citing the expected end of U.S. support in 2026 and the need to prevent a security vacuum.
Tens of thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain's Ceuta enclave in late July 2026, sparking a humanitarian and political crisis. Spain deployed troops, France tightened its border, and Italy called for Spain's suspension from the Schengen zone. Death toll estimates vary between 18 and 57, while Spain reported sending back over 48,300 under bilateral arrangements.
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.
Russian defense sources and regional authorities have told TASS that foreign fighters from six countries are operating alongside Ukrainian forces in the Kharkov Region, with Colombian mercenaries reportedly numbering 7,000. The reports also detail recruitment and payment patterns, including that Western mercenaries fled and were replaced by Latin Americans.
After an estimated 60,000 migrants entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, France and Italy have bolstered border controls, with Italy suspending Schengen rules with Spain. Spain's interior minister says the situation is under control, while the death toll remains uncertain, with figures ranging from 34 to 72.
Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv killed at least four people and wounded more than a dozen, local officials said. The attack followed President Zelenskyy’s warning of a major Russian offensive and his talks with US President Trump on Patriot missile production.
The US and Israel are considering a land blockade against Iran to tighten economic pressure beyond the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Reports cite senior Israeli officials and a Trump-Netanyahu discussion, with analysts noting the plan's logistical and diplomatic challenges.
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.
Ryu Hae-ran lost the lead in the third round of the AIG Women's Open but remains within striking distance of leader Yealimi Noh. The South Korean is attempting to become the first player since Park In-bee in 2013 to win three consecutive LPGA majors.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has withdrawn a proposal to sell minority stakes in World Cup operations to private investors after widespread opposition, including a threatened boycott by UEFA. The plan, which involved a consortium led by Joshua Kushner's Thrive Capital, drew criticism over transparency and potential conflicts of interest.
The US Congress is considering two bills that could reshape Washington's policy toward Sudan by placing future action under a stronger legal framework. Human Rights Watch and political analysts see potential but caution that the legislation needs strengthening and faces an uncertain path to law.
The US Bureau of Reclamation has issued a proposal that would impose significant water reductions on Arizona, California, and Nevada, while sparing four other states for now. The plan, which could cut up to 3 million acre-feet annually through 2036, is a temporary measure amid ongoing negotiations among the seven basin states.
Authorities have released two ransom notes in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie. The first demanded $4 million in cryptocurrency; the second stated Guthrie died shortly after her abduction. Investigators hope the notes' distinctive language will help identify the writer.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said Pakistan is confident it can double bilateral trade with the United States to $20 billion over the next five years, citing complementary economies and ongoing reforms. Trade reached $9.4 billion in the last fiscal year.
US President Donald Trump said a peace deal with Iran is still possible despite resumed hostilities, while also considering a massive offensive. He reiterated that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon and that talks are ongoing, even if Tehran does not admit it.
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.