Kyrgyzstan’s economy overheating, fear officials

Country bubbling ahead with GDP expansion running at almost 12%, but wrong kind of growth could mean the lid blowing off.

Just two in five Afghans have electricity, say officials

Matters could get worse. Tajikistan has advised it plans to reduce power exports to Afghanistan this winter.

Chile lifts tsunami alert after Russian earthquake sparks mass evacuation

Chile has lifted its tsunami warning, nearly 37 hours after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula prompted the evacuation of approximately 1.5mn people from coastal areas.

Ukrainian parliament votes through reverse anti-corruption rollback law

Ukraine’s parliament voted overwhelmingly to pass Law 31533 that reverses Law 21414 passed a week earlier that gutted Ukraine’s anti-corruption reforms. The new bill restores the independence of the country’s key anti-corruption bodies.

Russian attack on Kyiv kills eight, injures 88

The death toll from a Russian combined attack on Ukraine's capital Kyiv has risen to eight people with 88 injured, according to official sources.

English Channel migrant arrivals exceed 25,000 in record time

The number of migrants entering British waters via English Channel crossings has surpassed 25,000 arrivals at the earliest point in any year since records began.

Nicaragua recognises Russian annexation of four Ukrainian regions

Nicaragua has formally endorsed Russia's annexation of four Ukrainian regions, becoming one of the few countries to explicitly back Moscow's territorial claims as Putin seeks international legitimacy for his seizure of sovereign territory.

Trump hits Brazil with 50% tariffs over Bolsonaro case

The US has imposed sweeping 50% tariffs on Brazilian exports following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on July 30, escalating a diplomatic crisis over Brazil's prosecution of former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro.

Trump threatens tariffs as Canada signals recognition of Palestinian state

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 35% tariff on Canadian imports as tensions rise over Canada’s plan to recognise Palestinian statehood

Iraqi PM launches Turkish-Lebanese joint bridge project in Baghdad reconstruction

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani launched construction of the Krayat Bridge over the River Tigris as part of Baghdad's long-delayed reconstruction campaign.

Lithuanian PM Paluckas to step down amid allegations of shady business dealings

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda confirmed on the morning of July 31 that the Social Democratic Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas is stepping down, following a series of controversies and possible law infringements.

Italy’s Meloni demands full humanitarian corridor to Gaza

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has demanded that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ensure the full and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip in a phone call.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov calls Syria a 'good friend'

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia considers Syria a long-standing and reliable friend during a meeting with his Syrian counterpart Asaad al-Shibani.

Riyadh Air expected to launch London Heathrow service in October

Argentina's Milei faces legal pressure in US over $LIBRA scandal

Argentine President Javier Milei faces mounting legal pressure in the US over his alleged role in promoting the $LIBRA crypto scam, as victims pursue a class-action lawsuit in New York federal court seeking compensation.

Iran to open new railway routes to Central Asia

Iran will open new railway routes to Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, as well as Afghanistan and Turkey.

Ukrainian oligarch Kolomoisky found liable in $1.9bn UK PrivatBank fraud case

The long running PrivatBank saga passed an important milestone after a London court ruled that Ukrainian oligarchs Ihor Kolomoisky and Hennadiy Boholiubov are liable for damages after they stole billions of dollars from bank dispositors.

Hungary U-turns on EU defence loan scheme as it joins €150bn defence financing initiative

Hungary has reversed its earlier opposition and joined 17 other EU member states in applying for loans under the European Union’s €150bn defence financing initiative, the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) programme.

Trump to impose 25% tariffs on Indian imports, penalises Russian oil and arms purchases

US President Donald Trump has announced that a 25% tariff, along with an unspecified additional penalty, will be imposed on imports from India starting August 1, citing New Delhi’s continued purchases of Russian oil and military equipment

Serbia accused of supporting violent groups to suppress protests

Serbia is experiencing a sharp decline in civic freedoms amid a crackdown on student-led protests, according to a report by civil rights watchdog CIVICUS.