The US has banned imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and certain tech products, citing national security risks, primarily targeting China amid escalating tech rivalry.
The Trump administration acknowledged in court filings that $7.5bn in clean energy grants were terminated based solely on political criteria, targeting Democratic states that voted for Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
Serbia's LGBTQ+ community faces increasing violence, with recorded attacks rising to 110 in the last year, amid a harshening social climate fueled by right-wing nationalist groups and lack of accountability for perpetrators.
Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Alexander Moiseyev alleges Ukraine's uncrewed surface vessels have exclusively targeted civilian, mostly third-country-flagged ships in 2025-2026, labeling it 'international terrorism'.
Oxford University announced a volunteer received the first dose of a rapidly developed vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, responsible for over 1,000 deaths in DRC and Uganda. The ChAdOx1 BDBV vaccine, using AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine technology, went from concept to clinic in eight weeks.
A suicide bomber, supported by armed militants, attacked a security checkpoint in Pakistan's Tank district, killing 15 security personnel, including military, police, and a government official. The military blamed the Pakistani Taliban (TTP), which did not immediately claim responsibility, amidst ongoing cross-border tensions with Afghanistan.
An unnamed Shanghai-based company aims for an IPO by year-end, driven by Beijing's semiconductor self-reliance initiative amidst ongoing US export controls.
Socialist MEP Bernd Lange warns the EU to prepare for US retaliation following the European Commission's €890 million fine on Google and new US tariffs targeting the EU over forced labor. Lange expects further US action and hopes US courts and Congress will address the tariffs.
Russia's Battlegroup North interceptor drone battery destroyed 24 Ukrainian fixed-wing UAVs in the Sumy area over the past 24 hours, according to a commander with the call sign Amur. The drones were used for reconnaissance, fire adjustment, targeting, and delivering strikes.
St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov reported that Ukrainian military drones attacked civilian infrastructure near the Moscow highway in Russia's second-largest city in the early hours of July 24, with air defenses active and recovery efforts underway.
Conservation groups' ads targeting Labor politicians were pulled from Adelaide Airport for being "too political" ahead of the ALP conference, while gas and mining ads initially remained, prompting accusations of corporate interests overriding community concerns.
The EU unveiled its largest sanctions package in four years against Russia, leading FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich to suspend his activity. The measures target 218 individuals and entities, including banks, vessels, and military-industrial complex, while Ukraine faces ongoing attacks.
Police have arrested a 52-year-old Cleveland man in south-east Queensland, charging him with 43 offences, including distributing intimate images and unlawful stalking. The charges stem from an investigation into AI-generated posters featuring victims' faces superimposed on explicit images, along with their personal details and false claims.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Russian Foreign Secretary Sergey Lavrov amid reports of Russia's alleged involvement in Iran's drone attacks on US military sites in the Middle East, particularly the CIA embassy station in Riyadh, prompting a US intelligence investigation into the strikes' precision.
Mohammad Bashir was jailed for life by a UK court for plotting a terror attack on the UK's Defence Academy with Jihad Al-Shamie, who later carried out a deadly synagogue stabbing in Manchester. Bashir pleaded guilty to preparation of terrorist acts.
Iraq faces severe internal divisions and sovereignty challenges, caught between the US and Iran after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's killing. Iran-backed Shia militias attack Iraqi oil infrastructure, impacting the economy and challenging the new PM's disarmament efforts.
Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain has guaranteed India its first medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, securing at least a bronze in women's 75kg boxing due to a semifinal bye. She will compete on July 31.
Indian national Harmanveer Singh was arrested in Stockton, California, by the FBI for alleged involvement in a transnational drug trafficking network linked to Canada-based Ravinder Dhanda's organised crime group. His arrest is part of 'Operation Hard Ball,' a broader international crackdown targeting multiple India-linked crime syndicates.
Tan has been indicted without detention by the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office on multiple defamation charges against President Lee, despite police initially closing the case due to jurisdiction concerns over Tan's foreign nationality and statements made in the US.
Hackers stole over $31.6 million in two separate crypto bridge exploits targeting AFX's Arbitrum bridge ($24.15M) and the Verus Ethereum Bridge ($7.5M) within hours. Blockaid detected both attacks, with the AFX incident likely due to compromised validator keys, underscoring persistent security risks for cross-chain bridges.
India's UN envoy, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, accused Pakistan of using cross-border terrorism as a state policy and misusing the UN forum. He reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India and that Pakistan's illegal occupation is the only unresolved issue.
FBI Director Kash Patel met Cambodian PM Hun Manet to discuss joint efforts against international online scam operations, which caused estimated losses of $114 billion in Asia-Pacific by 2025. The U.S. prioritizes combating these scams, linked to human trafficking.
A royal commission in Melbourne heard that antisemitism in Australia has surged post-Oct 7, targeting even Jewish critics of Israel. Witnesses detailed increased threats, security needs, and community trauma, with anti-Zionism often used as an excuse for antisemitism.
Russia accused Ukraine of targeting Wildberries warehouses in Krasnodar and Stavropol regions, injuring 15. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy confirmed the strikes, alleging Wildberries supplies components for Russian drone production. This marks the third attack on Wildberries facilities in four days, intensifying Ukraine's campaign against Russian economic infrastructure.
