Syria, Israel agree to ceasefire amid Suweida violence

A ceasefire between Syria and Israel was announced by Tom Barrack, the United States Ambassador to Turkey.

Russian drone attack kills one in Odesa, Ukraine retaliates

At least one person was killed and three injured after a Russian drone attack on Odesa on the night of July 19 caused a fire that engulfed a residential building, The Kyiv Independent reported.

Correspondence by Dan Alexe // London and Berlin sign first defense pact in over a century

Brussels has approved Berlin's new military spending plan after a thorough budget reassessment. Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government will allocate significant funds to defense and infrastructure over the next two years, after which it plans to reduce investments.

Patriot missiles flow to Ukraine; Europe funds aid

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that deliveries of Patriot air defense missile systems promised to Ukraine are already underway. He stated on Tuesday, July 15, that the missiles are already departing from Germany, which will receive replacements for the equipment sent, according to DW.

Russia's new wave of air attacks hits Ukrainian cities

Russia launched a fresh wave of massive aerial attacks on several Ukrainian cities last night, including Vinnytsia, Kryvyi Rih, and Kramatorsk.

Slovakia halts EU's latest Russia sanctions over gas concerns

The European Union did not approve its 18th package of sanctions against Russia on Tuesday, Kaja Kallas, the bloc's foreign policy chief, said after a meeting with EU foreign ministers in Brussels.

Russia dismisses Trump's "theatrical" sanctions ultimatum

Russia isn't interested in the U.S. President Donald Trump's "theatrical ultimatum" about sanctions on buyers of Russian exports if Moscow doesn't agree to a peace deal in Ukraine.

Trump urged Zelensky to hit Russia, report says

President Donald Trump reportedly urged Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky to escalate attacks on Russian territory, even asking if Ukraine could launch an assault on Moscow or St. Petersburg if the United States supplied long-range weapons.

Latvia bans non-biometric Russian passports

Latvia has banned citizens of the Russian Federation holding international passports without biometric data from entering its territory, effective Tuesday, July 15.

Ukraine: Shmyhal to defense, Svyrydenko new PM

Ukraine's Prime Minister, Denys Shmyhal, is poised to take over as Defense Minister, following a proposal from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Bavaria's Royal Castles get UNESCO World Heritage status

The famed royal castles of Bavaria have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Trump sets 50-day tariff deadline for Russia, boosts Ukraine aid

US President Donald Trump announced Monday he'd punish Russia by imposing tariffs if an agreement to end the war in Ukraine isn't reached within 50 days.