Ukraine Opens Military Service to Over-60s

Ukraine Opens Military Service to Over-60s

Older Ukrainians may now join the armed forces under a one-year contract, as Kyiv looks for new ways to replenish its struggling military.

July 29, 2025
AI Must Not Undermine Human Dignity, Pope Tells Catholic Influencers

AI Must Not Undermine Human Dignity, Pope Tells Catholic Influencers

During a landmark Vatican gathering of digital missionaries, Pope Leo XIV called on young Catholics to protect meaningful speech and reach the suffering in the AI era.

July 29, 2025
Kremlin Shrugs Off Trump’s Ceasefire Ultimatum

Kremlin Shrugs Off Trump’s Ceasefire Ultimatum

More than two dozen Ukrainians, including a pregnant woman and 16 prisoners, were killed in Russian attacks on Tuesday.

July 29, 2025
Kazakhstan Allowed to Export Coal to EU Via Russian Ports

Kazakhstan Allowed to Export Coal to EU Via Russian Ports

Western countries have accused Kazakhstan of flouting sanctions.

July 29, 2025
Russian Missile Strikes Kill 20, Ukraine Drone Attack One in Overnight Attacks

Russian Missile Strikes Kill 20, Ukraine Drone Attack One in Overnight Attacks

Putin “must face economic and military blows,” according to Kyiv.

July 29, 2025
Estonia Protests Russian Vessel Violating Maritime Border

Estonia Protests Russian Vessel Violating Maritime Border

This is not the first time Russia has violated Estonian territory, prompting a diplomatic backlash.

July 28, 2025
Trump Gives Putin Fresh Deadline To End Ukraine War

Trump Gives Putin Fresh Deadline To End Ukraine War

U.S. president warns time is running out as diplomatic efforts stall; next steps remain unclear.

July 28, 2025
China Offers $500 Per Child to Tackle Declining Birth Rate

China Offers $500 Per Child to Tackle Declining Birth Rate

Beijing introduces nationwide subsidies for parents with children under three as it battles falling population figures.

July 28, 2025
EU Scrambles To Defend Trump Deal After Member State Backlash

EU Scrambles To Defend Trump Deal After Member State Backlash

Brussels insists it could not have got a better deal with Trump.

July 28, 2025
Cambodia and Thailand Agree Truce

Cambodia and Thailand Agree Truce

The flare-up was the deadliest since violence raged in 2008-2011.

July 28, 2025
Brussels Targets Temu in Latest Power Grab

Brussels Targets Temu in Latest Power Grab

EU regulators accuse Temu of failing to protect consumers—but critics say it’s another excuse for control.

July 28, 2025
Thailand and Cambodia Start Ceasefire Talks

Thailand and Cambodia Start Ceasefire Talks

Doald Trump said the two countries had agreed to “quickly work out” a truce.

July 28, 2025