Hong Kong police report 150 WhatsApp account hijacking cases in two weeks, with losses over HK$26 million, as scammers use AI to impersonate loved ones via voice messages.
Syrian security forces killed 2 suspects linked to March 2025 coastal attacks, arrested IS members in Aleppo, and dismantled terror cells, as part of a sustained anti-terror campaign.
Das US-Justizministerium versuchte, Journalisten der New York Times zur Offenlegung ihrer Quellen zu zwingen. Ein Bundesrichter lehnte die Vorladungen ab, da sie die Pressefreiheit gefährdeten. Experten warnen vor einem 'Stresstest für die amerikanische Demokratie'.
Yemen's government alleges Houthi rebels, aided by Iran's IRGC, plan to impose transit fees on ships using the Bab el-Mandeb strait, a critical oil shipping route, in a move to fund military activities, echoing Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Boeing reported a Q2 loss of $428 million ($0.67 per share), wider than expected, due to a $280 million loss on the delayed Air Force One program. Despite this, revenue increased 8% to $24.56 billion, beating expectations, driven by higher commercial aircraft deliveries, including a 14% rise to 171 planes. Boeing aims for first Air Force One delivery in 2028 and plans further production increases for its 737 Max airplanes.
A massive wildfire in France's Bordeaux region has burned nearly 104,000 acres in France and 190,000 acres in neighboring Spain, forcing over 300,000 evacuations and described as an unprecedented 'pyrocumulonimbus' fire.
Ukraine's Air Force reports losing an F-16 fighter jet during a combat mission on July 29, citing an emergency on board; the pilot ejected safely and is under medical examination.
The US Coast Guard seeks commercially available systems to detect, track, and disable unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) due to a perceived defence gap as China expands its autonomous underwater capabilities.
Boeing erlitt im 2. Quartal unerwartet hohe Verluste, hauptsächlich aufgrund der überlaufenen Kosten für das neue US-Präsidentenflugzeug Air Force One. Der Konzern schrieb weitere 280 Millionen Dollar ab und liegt bei dem Auftrag vier Jahre hinter dem Zeitplan.
David Cifaldi, a 32-year-old nurse, hiked 10 miles down Montana's Granite Peak with a trekking pole impaled in his side after a fall, using his medical knowledge to assess and manage the injury until reaching help.
Three Greek firefighters have died battling wildfires in Crete and the Peloponnese, while Spain and France face a fourth heatwave with major wildfires. Over 207,000 hectares burned in Spain this year, with the Burgohondo fire near Madrid being the largest recorded.
A botched medical exam, a judge's slur, and a satirical movement led by Indian students, including Abhijeet Dipke in Boston, sparked widespread protests forcing India's education minister to resign, puncturing Modi's government hegemony.
India's 'Cockroach Movement', named after derogatory remarks by India's Chief Justice, has emerged as a powerful political force, driven by young, urban, middle-class Hindus facing existential crises over job prospects and the failing examination system as a pathway to employment.
US military personnel in the UK accused of rape are often charged with lesser offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), causing further trauma to British victims due to differing legal definitions and an unfamiliar justice system.
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) shared an undated image of US and Taiwanese officials coordinating on maritime security, search, rescue, and disaster relief, underscoring US support for Taiwan amid Beijing's increased patrols east of the island.
The US has reduced the EU's tariff from 15% to 10%, matching the UK's rate, but certain EU sectors now enjoy lower tariffs than their UK counterparts, putting British businesses at a disadvantage. However, the UK secures zero tariffs on Scottish whisky.
The US and Saudi Arabia conducted joint precision strikes in eastern Iraq against Iran-aligned groups, responding to over 30 IRGC-directed drone attacks on US forces and Saudi energy infrastructure within 72 hours.
Centcom said Iran fired ballistic missiles at U.S. forces in the Middle East, while U.S. and Saudi forces struck sites in eastern Iraq in retaliation for drone attacks. The escalation has also pushed oil prices higher.
Visa plans to lay off about 7% of its workforce (≈2,600 positions), primarily in tech and product ops, to streamline and invest in growth areas like AI, affluent customer services, and cross-border payments.
Wildfires in Spain and France have forced over 300,000 evacuations, with France reporting a record 242,000 acres burned this year and Spain declaring a national state of emergency.
A government scheme to make a city more pet-friendly has ironically forced businesses to turn away dog owners due to unspecified constraints, impacting local establishments like the Happy Valley Bar & Grill.
Bitcoin trades near $64,500, pivotal between $65,000 resistance and $62,500 support. Weekend close above $65,000 could validate July rebound, while drop below $62,500 threatens bullish structure ahead of Fed meeting.
Russian Armed Forces launched precision strikes on Ukrainian military-industrial facilities in Kiev and Chernomorsk port in Odessa, targeting UAV production and military logistics.
The US military has released footage of its forces boarding a commercial tanker in Iran, part of an ongoing naval blockade. 12 vessels were redirected, 2 disabled, and 2 boarded for verification amid heightened tensions.
