Egypt’s President Sisi appeals to Trump to halt Gaza war
In a televised address on July 28, 2025, Egyptian President Abdel‑Fattah el‑Sisi called on U.S. President Donald Trump to “exert all efforts” to end the conflict in Gaza and ensure the delivery of hum...
Russian An‑24 Passenger Plane Crashes in Amur Region; No Survivors
An Antonov An‑24 operated by Angara Airlines crashed on Thursday in Russia’s remote Amur region, claiming the lives of all on board. The aircraft, en route from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda, disappeared f...
Trump changes his mind on weapons and Russia
On July 14, U.S. President Donald Trump will receive NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House at 17:00 Sofia time, in the presence of Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defens...
Trump’s Approval Rating Slips After Signing ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Tax
Following the passage of the tax and spending legislation in Congress on July 3 and its signing into law by President Trump on July 4, his approval rating has dropped, according to two of three major ...
China Spares Major Cognac Makers From New Tariffs Amid EU Trade Dispute
Reuters reports that China has decided not to impose new tariffs of up to 35% on EU brandy imports, including cognac, provided the products are sold at agreed minimum prices. The move spares major pro...
22 Muslim-Majority Nations Unite in Condemnation of Israeli Strikes on Iran
In a significant display of regional unity, 22 Muslim-majority countries across the Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, and Turkey have issued a joint condemnation of Israel’s recen...
Trump and PM Ishiba Fail to Reach Trade Deal at G7, Japan Edges Closer to Recession
U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba concluded the G7 Summit in Canada without reaching a trade pact, a result Bloomberg says “draws Japan closer to recession” as U.S...
Saudi Arabia Exploits Crises to Gain Oil Market Share
According to an analysis by The Wall Street Journal, Saudi Arabia has repeatedly used global crises to increase its share of the oil market. Data from analytics firm Kayrros shows that Riyadh boosted ...
British‑Indian Man Survives Ahmedabad Air India Crash
Amazingly, a British national of Indian origin, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, was the sole survivor of the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash near Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025. The flight, bound for London,...