A drone struck an apartment building in Zhukovsky, damaging its fire escape and balconies. Debris also hit a fitness center, industrial facility, and a shopping mall in Lubertsy, causing a fire. A woman was injured in Elektrostal by falling debris.
POSCO International announced the completion of post-merger integration for its acquired Indonesian palm company, Sampoerna Agro. The launch of its Indonesian palm subsidiary, PT.PAR, marks the establishment of a three-entity system for its palm business, encompassing cultivation, seed development, and refining.
Tennessee livestreamer Dalton Eatherly, known as "Chud the Builder," had his bond revoked on June 17 in a misdemeanor case. Investigators presented footage allegedly showing him firing at Joshua Fox before a physical attack, challenging Eatherly's self-defense claim in the May 13 shooting outside the Montgomery County Courthouse.
부산 북구청장직 인수위원회가 신청사 건립 과정의 절차적 문제를 제기하며 사업 중단을 요구했습니다. 기부 무산 토지에 대한 수용 절차 중단과 함께, 신청사 입지 선정 여론조사의 부적절성과 부동산 투기 의혹도 제기했습니다.
Macau Government Tourism Office chief Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes stated that Hong Kong and Macau can complement each other in tourism, rather than compete. She emphasized leveraging their distinct experiences and the improved connectivity from the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge to attract overseas visitors and promote the Greater Bay Area.
India's AI strategy of building applications on foreign foundational models is challenged by US export controls. Experts urge sovereign AI development due to reliance on foreign tech and lack of domestic computing power and deep-tech investment.
Japan is embracing "techno-nationalism" to boost its domestic aerospace industry and reclaim its status as an innovation hub, partly driven by competition with China and a desire for nationally produced solutions.
A convicted paedophile, Jeffrey Stanley Rosenstrauss, has been authorised by the NSW government to manage nearly a dozen apartment buildings across Sydney, including those popular with young families. He was granted a strata management and real estate licence despite disclosing his crimes.
Russia has updated its Collective Security Concept for the Persian Gulf, proposing long-term compromise solutions to reduce tensions and foster cooperation. The updated concept emphasizes international law, non-interference, multilateralism, and the indivisibility of security, focusing on practical steps like preventing incidents, protecting navigation, and controlling arms.
LinkerBot, a Chinese startup valued at $6 billion, is developing affordable, dexterous robotic hands for $600, aiming to standardize them for humanoid robots and automated factories, with a long-term goal of replacing human labor. The company's ambition highlights the rapid advancements in robotics and AI.
President Trump suggests a denuclearization deal with Russia and China, citing the US's large nuclear arsenal and China's rapid buildup.
Keir Starmer stated the UK and EU should not dwell on Brexit, emphasizing a forward-looking approach to building a closer relationship. He confirmed a "reset" summit on July 22 in Brussels, despite previous delays. Starmer highlighted progress made through professional, quiet diplomacy and a mutual recognition to move past the Brexit debate.
Russia's Sevmash Shipyard laid down the Yasen-M-class nuclear submarine 'Murmansk', the ninth of its kind. Navy Commander-in-Chief Fleet Admiral Alexander Moiseyev stated Russia builds the world's best nuclear submarines, capable of accomplishing all Navy objectives while remaining invisible.
Commentators and former players have disparaged the Socceroos as an 'average' team and a 'lay-up' for the USA, fueling pre-match tensions. Despite the verbal attacks, Socceroos players emphasize their underdog status as motivation.
XDOF, a startup focused on creating data pipelines for physical AI robots, has raised $70 million. The company aims to solve the data bottleneck in training robots for real-world interaction, a challenge faced by major AI labs.
Critical Energy, a startup focused on modular turbines for geothermal power plants, has raised $19 million in seed funding. The company aims to address a shortage of compatible turbines and plans to build its first 2.5 MW project by 2027, potentially outpacing nuclear energy deployments.
Elon Musk's Boring Company, promising revolutionary underground transport, has delivered an underwhelming experience in Las Vegas. The Vegas Loop, a network of tunnels for Teslas, operates at low speeds with limited capacity and few passengers, failing to alleviate congestion or offer a viable public transit alternative. Critics point to overpromising, lack of regulatory oversight, and a focus on private funding over public need.
Two years after Euro 2024 heroics, Jude Bellingham faces a World Cup challenge to regain his "golden boy" status. Head coach Thomas Tuchel's strict approach and the rise of Morgan Rogers have intensified debate over Bellingham's role, pushing him to prove his worth.
Two years after Euro 2024 heroics, Jude Bellingham faces a World Cup challenge to reclaim his 'golden boy' status. Under coach Thomas Tuchel's strict regime, Bellingham must earn his starting spot against emerging talent Morgan Rogers, aiming to recapture his influential form for England's quest for glory.
Russia's Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov announced that the Russia-ASEAN Strategic Program for Trade and Investment Cooperation through 2035 will be adopted in 2026. This program will act as a roadmap for concrete actions to enhance economic ties and foster long-term projects between Russia and ASEAN countries.
The US Navy's Pacific Partnership 2026, its largest annual humanitarian mission, has launched with a focus on Southeast Asia. Analysts see it as an effort to rebuild confidence and project soft power amid rivalry with China.
A data leak has exposed the membership of Dialog, an invitation-only society co-founded by Peter Thiel. The leaked roster includes powerful figures from politics, tech, and defense, with a retreat planned near Dublin. The leak also revealed unusual session topics and a dating app for members.
A data leak has exposed the membership of Dialog, an invitation-only society co-founded by Peter Thiel. The leaked roster includes powerful figures from politics, tech, and defense, with a retreat planned near Dublin. The leak also revealed unusual session topics and a dating app for members.
China plans to bolster legal defenses against unilateral sanctions by incorporating blocking and countermeasure provisions into financial legislation, according to Vice-Premier He Lifeng. He stated China will not compromise against "groundless suppression" and warned against unilateralism and protectionism.
