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The traditional chiefs of Palau and the National Congress reject a proposal by the United States to host

Palau–United States relations — The traditional chiefs of Palau and the National Congress reject a proposal by the United States to host asylum seekers and strongly advise President Surangel Whipps Jr. to also re

The government of Hong Kong places a HK$200,000 (US$25,500) bounty on 19 members of the overseas

Palau–United States relations — The government of Hong Kong places a HK$200,000 (US$25,500) bounty on 19 members of the overseas pro-democracy organization Hong Kong Parliament. [https://www.dw.com/en/hong-kong-p

In a joint military operation, Puntland Counter-Terrorism forces and US SOF capture the financial and foreign

Islamic State insurgency in Puntland — In a joint military operation, Puntland Counter-Terrorism forces and US SOF capture the financial and foreign recruitment chief of ISIS-Somalia, Abdiweli Mohamed Aw Yusuf "Abdiweli

U.S. Central Command kills senior Islamic State leader Diaa Zoubaa Musleh Al-Hardani along with his two sons

US intervention in the Syrian civil war — U.S. Central Command kills senior Islamic State leader Diaa Zoubaa Musleh Al-Hardani along with his two sons in a strike on Al-Bab, Aleppo Governorate, Syria. [https://english.alar

The Royal Thai Armed Forces's Border Defense Command declares martial law in eight districts of the provinces

2025 Cambodia–Thailand clashes — The Royal Thai Armed Forces's Border Defense Command declares martial law in eight districts of the provinces of Chanthaburi and Trat on their border with Cambodia, citing "Cambodi

Al-Shabaab targets two military bases operated by AUSSOM and the Somali Armed Forces near the Somali capital

2025 Shabelle offensive — Al-Shabaab targets two military bases operated by AUSSOM and the Somali Armed Forces near the Somali capital Mogadishu using a bomb-laden attack. [https://www.garoweonline.com/en/n

A gas explosion at a ten-story apartment building in Saratov, Saratov Oblast, Russia kills at least six

Mediterranean Sea migrant smuggling — A gas explosion at a ten-story apartment building in Saratov, Saratov Oblast, Russia kills at least six people, including a child, injures seven others and destroys or damages over

Cambodian and Thai troops exchange fire near the Prasat Ta Muen Thom site near the border.

2025 Cambodia–Thailand clashes — Cambodian and Thai troops exchange fire near the Prasat Ta Muen Thom site near the border. Fourteen people are killed and 46 others are injured in Thailand. [https://www.bbc.com/ne

An Angara Airlines Antonov An-24 operating as Angara Airlines Flight 2311 en route to Tynda crashes into a

Angara Airlines Flight 2311 — An Angara Airlines Antonov An-24 operating as Angara Airlines Flight 2311 en route to Tynda crashes into a forested area in Amur Oblast, Russia, killing all 48 occupants, including

French president Emmanuel Macron announces that France will recognize Palestine as a state starting

International recognition of Palestine — French president Emmanuel Macron announces that France will recognize Palestine as a state starting September, citing reasons such as an immediate end to the war and helping the hu

The International Criminal Court convicts Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona and Alfred Yekatom, leaders of the

Central African Republic Civil War — The International Criminal Court convicts Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona and Alfred Yekatom, leaders of the Anti-balaka militia alliance, of multiple counts of war crimes and crimes aga

At least 12 people are killed, several others are missing, and 157 are injured in an explosion at an

Angara Airlines Flight 2311 — At least 12 people are killed, several others are missing, and 157 are injured in an explosion at an ammunition depot in Maarrat Misrin, Idlib Governorate, Syria. [https://english.

Norway–Russia relations, Violations of non-combatant airspaces during the Russian invasion of Ukraine

International recognition of Palestine — Norway–Russia relations, Violations of non-combatant airspaces during the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Hungary bans Irish rap trio Kneecap for three years ahead of a music festival, citing a national security

Hungary–Israel relations — Hungary bans Irish rap trio Kneecap for three years ahead of a music festival, citing a national security threat over their alleged support for Hamas and Hezbollah. [https://www.ti

Norway reports that Russia has violated its airspace over Finnmark for the second time this year.

International recognition of Palestine — Norway reports that Russia has violated its airspace over Finnmark for the second time this year. [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/norway-says-russia-violated-its-airspace-thr

A specialized court in Antioquia, Colombia, sentences seven former Chiquita executives to 135 months in

Colombian conflict — A specialized court in Antioquia, Colombia, sentences seven former Chiquita executives to 135 months in prison and fines them COP$13.876 billion (US$3.4 million) for financing the

Indonesian National Police arrest 44 people suspected of starting forest fires across the country, which

Colombian conflict — Indonesian National Police arrest 44 people suspected of starting forest fires across the country, which contribute to the Southeast Asian haze. [https://apnews.com/article/indones

Six Northeastern University students are killed and one teacher is injured after the collapse of protective

2025 Pacific typhoon season — Six Northeastern University students are killed and one teacher is injured after the collapse of protective grates over a flotation cell at the Wunugetushan gold mine near Manzhoul

At least ten firefighters and rescue workers are killed and 14 others are injured in a wildfire in Eskişehir

2025 European and Mediterranean wildfires — At least ten firefighters and rescue workers are killed and 14 others are injured in a wildfire in Eskişehir Province, Turkey. [https://www.ctvnews.ca/climate-and-environment/artic

The Gambia reports its first case of mpox and announces an outbreak.

2023–2025 mpox epidemic — The Gambia reports its first case of mpox and announces an outbreak. [https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/amp/gambia-declares-mpox-outbreak-211781 ( Hurriyet Daily News )]

India announces it will resume issuing tourist visas for Chinese citizens, ending a five-year suspension

China–India relations — India announces it will resume issuing tourist visas for Chinese citizens, ending a five-year suspension imposed following the 2020 border skirmishes between the two countries. [ht

Bryan Kohberger is sentenced to four consecutive life sentences in prison without parole after pleading

2022 University of Idaho murders — Bryan Kohberger is sentenced to four consecutive life sentences in prison without parole after pleading guilty to the murders of four University of Idaho students in 2022. [https:/

Governor Arnold Palacios dies in office in neighboring Guam due to a medical condition.

Politics of the Northern Mariana Islands — Governor Arnold Palacios dies in office in neighboring Guam due to a medical condition. [https://www.mvariety.com/news/local/gov-palacios-passes-away-apatang-assumes-office/article

Two people are killed and hundreds of others are evacuated in a fire in Limassol, Cyprus.

2025 European and Mediterranean wildfires — Two people are killed and hundreds of others are evacuated in a fire in Limassol, Cyprus. The fire brigade chief says the fire was arson. [https://greekreporter.com/2025/07/24/two-