The China Coast Guard used water cannons and dangerous maneuvers against multiple Philippine vessels near Huangyan Island (Scarborough Shoal) on July 24, leading to a standoff between 10 Philippine and 15 Chinese ships.
President Lee Jae-myung attended an official welcoming ceremony in Sukhbaatar Square, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Mongolia fired 21 cannons and the President inspected the honor guard, symbolizing respect for a head of state. A summit is scheduled to discuss Korean Peninsula peace, regional stability, and critical mineral supply chains.
Albanian police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protests against a planned resort linked to Jared Kushner, resulting in 18 detentions and 12 officer injuries. The "Flamingo Revolution" protests, initially focused on environmental damage to a flamingo habitat, have broadened into anti-government demonstrations.
A fire, caused by a Ukrainian armed forces strike, has destroyed over 90% of the artwork and nearly all of the foreground installation at the Defense of Sevastopol of 1854-1855 panorama. Some surviving elements will be used in future reconstruction.
Political analyst Sylwia Monika Gorska states ASEAN is unlikely to form a united front on South China Sea disputes due to its principles of consensus, sovereignty, and non-interference. She noted the Asean Maritime Leaders’ Declaration offers Manila an alternative path.
Protesters in Northern Ireland hurled bricks and set fires at police for a second night following a brutal stabbing. A 30-year-old Sudanese man faces attempted murder charges. The violence, fueled by anti-immigrant sentiment, has drawn condemnation from officials.
Protesters in Northern Ireland clashed with police for a second night, throwing bricks and setting fires in response to a stabbing. A 30-year-old Sudanese man, Hadi Alodid, appeared in court charged with attempted murder.
A student protest in Brussels over education reform turned violent, with demonstrators clashing with police, setting e-scooters on fire, and smashing shop windows. Police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the crowd.
17 cannons believed to have sunk in the Savannah River during the American Revolution have been recovered and are now on display at the Savannah History Museum. Discovered in 2021, the cannons underwent preservation in Texas and are set to be part of a new exhibit for America's 250th birthday.
US Soccer revealed its 26-man roster for the 2026 World Cup. Coach Mauricio Pochettino's decision to inform cut players via email sparked debate among fans and former players, who argue a personal call was more appropriate.
King Charles arrived at the White House on Tuesday for meetings with President Donald Trump, part of a four-day state visit designed to underscore the US-British 'special relationship' despite tensions over Iran policy. The king and Queen Camilla were formally received by Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on the South Lawn, with hundreds of guests attending the ceremonial greeting.
