
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.

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

Norway says a drone threat delayed Zelenskyy’s flight from Moldova to Oslo, as reports pointed to Russian drone activity near the border.

Russian strikes killed civilians in Sumy and Mykolaiv and damaged port, warehouse, postal, residential and civilian infrastructure, officials said.

A drone attack on Novorossiysk sparked fires at a fuel oil terminal and residential building, putting Russia’s key Black Sea export hub back in focus.

CENTCOM said U.S. forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers after two ballistic missile attacks on a U.S. Navy ship.

Macron is asking Brussels for an EU-wide social media ban for under-15s after France’s Constitutional Council blocked a national law.

Kyiv reported drone and ballistic missile strikes across residential, educational, industrial and logistics sites, with six people injured preliminarily.

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

U.S. envoys move from Moscow to Kyiv after discussing concrete Ukraine war plans with Putin, adding a fresh geopolitical catalyst for markets.

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

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

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

US President Trump threatens military action against Oman if it disrupts talks with Iran over Strait of Hormuz control amid escalating regional tensions.

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.

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.

NORAD F-16 jets intercepted two civilian planes breaching temporary flight restrictions over Trump's New Jersey golf club, ensuring airspace security.

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 extends permission to sell Euro-2 to Euro-4 fuels until July 2027 to mitigate supply shortages from refinery damage caused by military strikes.

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.

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.

US military continues 11-night offensive strikes on Iran targeting strategic sites amid escalating regional hostilities and maritime security concerns.

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.

Washington's 250th Independence Day celebrations were halted by a thunderstorm, forcing cancellations of major events including a scheduled Trump speech, impacting local market activities.

US forces struck Iranian military infrastructure after drone attacks on oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions and impacting global energy markets.

The US Senate narrowly passed a resolution urging troop withdrawal from Iran conflict zones amid active peace talks and a fragile ceasefire.

The US has imposed new sanctions on five major Cuban state companies controlling 40% of the economy, escalating economic tensions and enabling US firms to pursue compensation claims.

The US and Iran agreed on a communication channel to prevent incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, finalizing a 60-day roadmap for broader diplomatic agreements amid ongoing technical talks.

The US may impose fees for Strait of Hormuz passage if the Iran deal fails, following a temporary ceasefire and lifted blockade, signaling potential shifts in global oil trade flows.

EU leaders agree to extend sanctions on Russia for one year, reflecting a unified stance and signaling potential impacts on energy, finance, and trade sectors.

Russia launched ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities shortly after the G7 pledged increased support to Ukraine, raising geopolitical tensions and market risks.

The Strait of Hormuz will reopen immediately after US and Iran sign a peace memorandum, ending port blockades and easing energy market tensions.

Brazil’s Supreme Court sentenced Eduardo Bolsonaro to over four years in prison for foreign lobbying against Brazil’s judiciary amid upcoming 2026 elections.

Hungary’s Parliament approved a constitutional amendment limiting prime minister terms, barring Viktor Orban's return and marking a key political shift.

Russian drone strikes on Pavlograd's residential and industrial sites injured 12 and damaged infrastructure, posing risks to local market stability and logistics.

Twenty-two countries accuse Iran of orchestrating deadly attacks targeting dissidents and Jewish communities on their territories, demanding an immediate halt.

A U.S. federal judge invalidated the Trump-era $100,000 H-1B visa fee as an unauthorized tax, potentially impacting tech sector hiring and market trends.

Israel launched airstrikes in Iran following Iranian missile attacks; US President Trump signals potential peace deal, adding complexity to regional tensions and market volatility.