đ Global News at a Glance
1. U.S. Imposes Sweeping Tariffs on 92 Countries
President Trump signed an executive order implementing tariffs ranging from 10% to 41% on imports from 68 countries and the EUâincluding 25% on India, 35% on Canada, 20% on Taiwan, and 39% on Switzerland. Markets fell sharply in response. Some nations secured partial deals, but others are in ongoing negotiation.
(The Guardian)
2. Kyiv Death Toll Rises Amid Russian Missile Strikes
Kyiv endured a missile barrage killing at least 31 people, including children, and injuring over 150. Ukrainian leaders have urged international support, while Germany pledged to deliver two Patriot missile defense systems.
(The Guardian)
3. Putin Reaffirms Ukraine War Objectives
Russian President Putin stated that military objectives in Ukraine remain unchanged, including deployment of the new Oreshnik missile system. He also claimed control over Chasiv Yar, a claim Ukrainian officials deny.
(The Guardian)
4. Markets Under Pressure Amid Trade and Economic Worries
Global markets fell as Trumpâs tariff announcement coincided with weak earnings from Amazon, including a 7% drop in stock price, while investors awaited key economic data from the U.S. and China amid shifting monetary conditions.
(reuters.com)
5. NASA SpaceX Crew-11 Launch Delayed
Bad weather in Florida forced postponement of the SpaceX Crewâ11 mission to the ISS. The mission, including astronauts from the U.S., Japan, and Russia, is now set to launch on AugustâŻ1 via Falcon 9/Dragon. It will also be streamed on Netflix.
(timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
6. PUBG Mobile World Cup Finals Begin in Riyadh
The PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025 kicked off its Grand Finals in Riyadh, featuring 16 elite teams competing for a prize pool of $3 million over August 1â3.
(en.wikipedia.org)
đşď¸ Other Noteworthy Developments
- Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Gaza: Aid access remains severely restricted, raising fears of famine across the region.
(abcnews.go.com) - Indonesia Begins Prison Clemency Rollouts: Parliament approved clemency plans to relieve overcrowding in prisons by releasing hundreds of inmates.
(abcnews.go.com) - Climate & Seismic Alerts Expand: Aftershocks from an 8.8-magnitude Kamchatka quake triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific. Meanwhile, parts of North America continue to face wildfires and smoke risks.
(abcnews.go.com, drydenwire.com) - Ukraine Restores Anti-Corruption Agencies: Legislation reinstating independent anti-graft bodies was signed amid public protestsâa move welcomed by the EU.
(euronews.com)
đ Why These Stories Matter
- Economic Disruption: Trumpâs tariffs are reshaping global trade norms and causing volatility in markets.
- Geopolitical Flashpoints: RussiaâUkraine conflict intensifies as Kyiv seeks international defense support.
- Space & Science Milestones: Crew launches, esports, and scientific breakthroughs continue to capture public imagination.
- Humanitarian Awareness: Gaza and other crises underscore global food insecurity and political fragility.
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