
China Warns U.S. Against Preparing for Space War After Weapons Disclosure
China urged the U.S. to stop preparing for space war after Washington confirmed orbital weapons systems for defense and offense.

China urged the U.S. to stop preparing for space war after Washington confirmed orbital weapons systems for defense and offense.

Trump said the U.S. will remove a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey imports, a trade-policy signal watched by beverage markets.

Canada is negotiating to join the EU’s €90 billion Ukraine loan program, with a contribution target expected before an October summit.

Russia is expected to attend next week’s G20 energy meeting in Houston as geopolitical risks keep energy security in market focus.

Houthi forces captured Yemen’s port city of Mocha, increasing market concern over Bab el-Mandeb shipping risks and potential oil price pressure.

France warned CNews it could face criminal proceedings if expelled ex-RT France chief Ksenia Fedorova returns to air by video link.

Germany’s foreign minister says German defense firms should benefit from Berlin’s support for Ukraine and take part in procurement.

AfD’s projected 44% win in Saxony-Anhalt triggered warnings from Poland and France, adding a fresh political risk signal for European markets.

The EU cancelled a planned defense expert group after German and Italian objections, delaying a policy signal watched by defense-sector investors.

Putin backed using volunteers deemed fully unfit for service in rear-area drone defense, adding to signs of manpower pressure in Russia’s war economy.

Volkswagen approved a historic restructuring plan with about 50,000 job cuts, a smaller model range and new profit and investment targets.

Reports say Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll is leaving after clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, adding to Pentagon leadership turnover.

The US has removed Syria from its terrorism sponsor list, lifting sanctions and opening new investment opportunities amid ongoing regional geopolitical tensions.

Russia is reportedly conducting sabotage on European arms factories by recruiting criminal groups, testing NATO's response without triggering collective defense protocols.

Latvia releases a registry of 170 companies trading with Russia and Belarus despite the war, aiming to increase transparency and influence market decisions.

NATO confirms readiness to defend member states amid reports of Iranian plans to strike military targets in Bulgaria and Cyprus, intensifying geopolitical tensions.

US President Trump announces an unprecedented economic war on Iran, threatening severe sanctions on countries supporting Tehran amid escalating regional tensions.

Germany's CDU/CSU support falls to 20%, their lowest in five years, while far-right AfD leads at 28% ahead of September state elections.

President Trump plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory, implying a permanent military presence amid ongoing Iran tensions and global oil supply concerns.

Ukraine sanctions 13 ships and 28 companies over illegal grain exports from Russian-occupied areas, signaling tighter controls on unauthorized trade flows.

Cl0p hackers linked to Russia claim data breaches at nearly 50 global companies, including Philips and Shell, raising concerns over market security and sector risks.

The US imposes up to 100% tariffs on imported drones and components, targeting national security threats and aiming to boost domestic production.

Russian forces launched a combined missile and airstrike on Zaporizhzhia causing five deaths, multiple injuries, and infrastructure damage amid ongoing military escalations.

Colombia has declared a national emergency after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake caused 132 deaths and significant damage, prompting U.S. aid and mobilization of rescue efforts.

A large Wildberries logistics center in Voronezh was hit by fire amid ongoing drone attacks, causing major operational disruptions and impacting sales across Russia.

Drone strikes on Belgorod near the Ukraine border injured 13 people and damaged residential buildings and key infrastructure, including a power plant and FSB office.

The US Senate approved a sweeping sanctions package targeting Russia’s energy sector and officials, receiving praise from EU and Ukrainian leaders amid ongoing conflict tensions.

Russian missile strikes overnight in Kyiv region kill three, injure four, and ignite fires, prompting emergency response amid ongoing hostilities.

Russia's General Prosecutor's Office designates the American Human Rights Foundation as 'undesirable' due to its Tyranny Tracker project and ties to opposition figures.

The Belgorod Reservoir has dried up to depths of 10-40 cm following Ukrainian strikes and uncontrolled water discharge, impacting regional water infrastructure.

Russian ballistic missile strikes overnight in Kyiv caused at least nine deaths and 23 injuries, damaging residential and industrial sites across multiple districts.

Russian forces used a North Korean ballistic missile in a July 30 attack on Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, killing six and raising concerns of expanded military cooperation.

Greece has sharply increased Schengen visa denials for Russian travelers, with refusal rates up to 70%, disrupting tourism amid tightened EU visa rules.

The US Senate advanced a sanctions bill against Russia, enabling steep tariffs and signaling bipartisan support with Ukrainian President Zelensky present during the vote.

Ukrainian drone strikes cause civilian casualties and infrastructure damage in Russia's Belgorod and Rostov regions amid ongoing military exchanges.

Bavarian CSU leader Alexander Hoffmann calls for Ukraine to share advanced drone technologies with Germany via a bilateral agreement to strengthen German defense capabilities.

The US has lifted sanctions on Miami-based Bel-Kap-Steel linked to Belarus’s metallurgical sector, reflecting improved diplomatic ties and political prisoner releases.

The US imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods including wine and cement, escalating trade tensions under the USMCA agreement and impacting key sectors.

Russian forces attacked Zaporizhzhia and Sumy with guided bombs on July 19, killing at least three civilians and damaging residential and industrial infrastructure.

Russian ballistic missile strike overnight causes fires and damage across Kyiv, leaving at least one dead and multiple injured amid heightened conflict tensions.

Ukraine's parliament is poised to approve Sergei Koretsky as the new prime minister, with a significant Cabinet reshuffle scheduled for July 16.

The US is negotiating to restore an Iraq-Syria oil pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to reduce Iran's regional energy influence amid heightened Middle East tensions.

US forces struck Iran for the third time this week after attacks on commercial vessels, leading to the closure of the crucial Strait of Hormuz and escalating regional tensions.

Russian drone strikes damaged residential areas in Kharkiv and hit a food industry plant in Dnipro, contributing to ongoing instability affecting Ukrainian markets.

Russia has indefinitely closed the Azov-Don Canal after Ukrainian drone strikes on vessels, disrupting key grain export routes and triggering a spike in wheat prices.

The US has launched new airstrikes on Iran targeting over 80 military sites to curb Tehran’s interference with shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions.

President Trump promises to remove Syria from the terrorism sponsor list, enabling new investment opportunities and signaling a strategic US-Syria rapprochement.

Uzbek aluminium producer AKFA Aluminium plans its first international bond offering with investor roadshows in London starting July 13, signaling its strategic financial expansion.

Cuba's electrical grid suffered a total blackout amid worsening fuel shortages and intensified U.S. sanctions, further deepening the island’s energy crisis.

Canada’s choice of German TKMS submarines marks a $100 billion investment, enhancing NATO’s Arctic security and defense cooperation ahead of the summit.