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2026 Iran war — The United States Central Command says that Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces have launched multiple ballistic missiles from Iran in a "surprise attack" against U.S. forces
Three more people are rescued from the Vietnamese cargo ship Khoi Nguyen 18 that sank on Saturday.
2026 Kumamoto earthquake — Three more people are rescued from the Vietnamese cargo ship Khoi Nguyen 18 that sank on Saturday. Fourteen others remain missing with a multinational search still underway. [https
The United States Senate votes 86–12 to advance legislation imposing sanctions on Russia's energy revenues,
2026 Kumamoto earthquake — The United States Senate votes 86–12 to advance legislation imposing sanctions on Russia's energy revenues, financial institutions, officials, and shadow fleet, while authorizing t
Myanmar's military-backed parliament passes a law allowing the death penalty when coercion, unlawful
2024 Apalachee High School shooting — Myanmar's military-backed parliament passes a law allowing the death penalty when coercion, unlawful detention, torture, or other abuse used to force victims into online scams resu
In Australia, Victorian premier Jacinta Allan resigns, triggering a leadership spill.
2026 Victorian Labor Party leadership election — In Australia, Victorian premier Jacinta Allan resigns, triggering a leadership spill. Ben Carroll is elected unanimously as the new Premier and Victorian Labor Party leader. [https
Malian Armed Forces launch strikes against two armed vehicles and Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin and
2026 Mali offensives — Malian Armed Forces launch strikes against two armed vehicles and Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin and Azawad Liberation Front militants in the Ségou Region near Dagabory as pa
Taiwanese prosecutors detain an Nvidia employee in an investigation into alleged smuggling of advanced
2024 Apalachee High School shooting — Taiwanese prosecutors detain an Nvidia employee in an investigation into alleged smuggling of advanced artificial intelligence chips to China through falsified transport documents.
Khalida Boufedeche is elected the first woman president of the People's National Assembly of Algeria.
Women in Algeria — Khalida Boufedeche is elected the first woman president of the People's National Assembly of Algeria. [https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20260729-khalida-boufedeche-elected-as-alg

Palestinian media reports that Israel has released 60 Gazan detainees back to the Gaza Strip.
Gaza war — Palestinian media reports that Israel has released 60 Gazan detainees back to the Gaza Strip. [https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/israel-releases-60-gazan-detainees-nabbe

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet state that Hamas' internal security head Wael Musa Khaled Ladawi
Gaza war — The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet state that Hamas' internal security head Wael Musa Khaled Ladawi was killed in a airstrike in the Deir al-Balah area of the central Gaz
UNESCO designates the Amazon Theatre and Theatro da Paz, opera houses in the Amazonia region of Brazil, as
Kordofan campaign — UNESCO designates the Amazon Theatre and Theatro da Paz, opera houses in the Amazonia region of Brazil, as World Heritage Sites. [https://apnews.com/article/brazil-amazon-theaters-
The Gordie Howe International Bridge, which connects between Detroit, Michigan, U.S., and Windsor, Ontario,
2025–2026 United States trade war with Canada and Mexico — The Gordie Howe International Bridge, which connects between Detroit, Michigan, U.S., and Windsor, Ontario, Canada, officially opens to traffic after months of delay due to the cou
Wildfires continue in the Gironde region near Bordeaux, France, as president Emmanuel Macron describes it as
2026 France wildfires — Wildfires continue in the Gironde region near Bordeaux, France, as president Emmanuel Macron describes it as "the worst fire-related crisis since World War II." [https://apnews.com
The General Coordination for Refugees and Displaced Persons in Darfur, Sudan, reports seven cholera cases
Sudanese cholera epidemic — The General Coordination for Refugees and Displaced Persons in Darfur, Sudan, reports seven cholera cases across the region in displacement camps between July 5 and July 25. [https
The Lithuanian government registers a resolution to open an embassy in Brasilia, Brazil, in October.
Brazil–Lithuania relations — The Lithuanian government registers a resolution to open an embassy in Brasilia, Brazil, in October. The country currently has a consulate-general in São Paulo. [https://www.lrt.lt
The Seoul Central District Court gives former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol an 18-month suspended
Kuwait–Pakistan relations — The Seoul Central District Court gives former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol an 18-month suspended sentence for false statements made during his 2022 election campaign. If up
Nicaraguan co-president Rosario Murillo announces that a legislative vote on a proposed constitutional reform
Politics of Nicaragua — Nicaraguan co-president Rosario Murillo announces that a legislative vote on a proposed constitutional reform that would exclude opposition parties from future elections has been p

Singapore's monetary authority tightens its monetary policy for the second time in three months by increasing
Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war — Singapore's monetary authority tightens its monetary policy for the second time in three months by increasing the Singapore dollar's appreciation rate against a trade-weighted curr
Hurricane Genevieve strengthens into a category 5 pacific hurricane, the first in the Pacific region since
2026 Pacific hurricane season — Hurricane Genevieve strengthens into a category 5 pacific hurricane, the first in the Pacific region since 2024. [https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/major-hurrican
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves a new blood test for colorectal cancer screenings in older
Sudanese cholera epidemic — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves a new blood test for colorectal cancer screenings in older adults, including those above age 45. [https://www.reuters.com/legal/litig
Kuwait approves the Kuwait–Pakistan Defence Cooperation Agreement, a five-year framework for defence
Kuwait–Pakistan relations — Kuwait approves the Kuwait–Pakistan Defence Cooperation Agreement, a five-year framework for defence cooperation between the two countries covering military training, exchanges, de
Five people are killed and another is injured in a home invasion and shooting in Gugulethu, Cape Town, South
Kuwait–Pakistan relations — Five people are killed and another is injured in a home invasion and shooting in Gugulethu, Cape Town, South Africa. [https://www.news24.com/southafrica/crime-and-courts/five-kille
Pakistan in the 2026 Iran war, Qatar as a mediator in conflict
2026 Iran war — Pakistan in the 2026 Iran war, Qatar as a mediator in conflict
UNESCO designates the Alamut Castle in Qazvin province, Iran, a World Heritage Site.
Sudanese civil war — UNESCO designates the Alamut Castle in Qazvin province, Iran, a World Heritage Site. [https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/528556/Alamut-Castle-inscribed-as-Iran-s-30th-UNESCO-World-He
Vietnamese cargo ship sinks in the South China Sea along the Vietnamese coast.
Sudanese civil war — Vietnamese cargo ship sinks in the South China Sea along the Vietnamese coast. Forty-five people are rescued while 17 more are still missing. [https://www.reuters.com/world/china/r