{"id":745,"date":"2025-07-29T20:37:25","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T20:37:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/twinconkers.com\/blog\/?p=745"},"modified":"2025-07-29T20:37:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T20:37:25","slug":"world-news-for-july-29-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/twinconkers.com\/blog\/world-news-for-july-29-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"World News for July 29, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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    Gaza Faces Famine Crisis<\/h2>\n

    The United Nations-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) has issued a dire warning that Gaza is experiencing a “worst-case scenario of famine,” with escalating hunger and rising death tolls due to malnutrition. At least 14 people, including two children, have died from malnutrition in the past 24 hours, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Ministry of Health. The crisis is exacerbated by ongoing conflict and limited humanitarian aid, with UN agencies reporting that Israel’s temporary aid scale-up is insufficient to address the deadly malnutrition rates in the region.<\/p>\n

    Source: AP<\/a><\/p>[](https:\/\/x.com\/BBCBreaking\/status\/1950113194585784499)[](https:\/\/x.com\/AP\/status\/1950108786481377681)[](https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/International)\n <\/li>\n

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    Israeli Strikes in Gaza Target Deir al-Balah<\/h2>\n

    Israel has launched air and ground assaults on Deir al-Balah in central Gaza, targeting areas believed to be holding hostages by Hamas. The operation follows a deadly attack on Sunday, where 85 Palestinians were killed while seeking food aid, marking one of the highest single-day death tolls in the conflict. At least 13 people, including women and children, were killed in strikes since Monday night, with Gaza’s civil defense agency reporting 93 deaths in a single day of food queue attacks, highlighting the dire humanitarian situation.<\/p>\n

    Source: The Guardian<\/a><\/p>[](https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/live\/2025\/jul\/21\/gaza-israel-war-latest-situation-updates-live-news)\n <\/li>\n

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    Russian Forces Capture Luhansk Oblast<\/h2>\n

    Leonid Pasechnik, head of the Luhansk People’s Republic, announced that Russian forces have fully captured the Luhansk Oblast in Ukraine, a significant development in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. This follows a Ukrainian SBU drone attack on a military factory in Izhevsk, Russia, which killed three and injured 45, prompting a state of emergency. Russia also launched over 597 drones and 26 cruise missiles across Ukraine, killing civilians and damaging infrastructure, indicating intensified military actions on both sides.<\/p>\n

    Source: Wikipedia<\/a><\/p>[](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portal:Current_events\/July_2025)\n <\/li>\n

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    China and U.S. Extend Tariff Suspension<\/h2>\n

    China and the United States have agreed to prolong a pause on reciprocal tariffs, signaling a temporary de-escalation in trade tensions. This decision comes amidst ongoing trade deal discussions, with both nations aiming to stabilize economic relations. The move is seen as an effort to avoid further disruptions in global markets, though underlying trade disputes remain unresolved, with President Trump announcing a 30% tariff increase on imports from Mexico and the EU effective August 1.<\/p>\n

    Source: palantir_jp on X<\/a><\/p>[](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portal:Current_events\/July_2025)[](https:\/\/news-pravda.com\/world\/2025\/07\/29\/1553145.html)\n <\/li>\n

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    Deadly Attacks in Nigeria and Thailand<\/h2>\n

    In Nigeria’s Zamfara state, armed militants abducted and killed at least 35 people, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region. In Bangkok, Thailand, a lone gunman killed five people at the Or Tor Kor market before taking his own life, shocking the city and raising concerns about public safety. These incidents underscore the persistent threat of violence in various parts of the world, with local authorities struggling to address the root causes.<\/p>\n

    Source: GlobalSituAware on X<\/a><\/p>\n <\/li>\n

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    UN Warns of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Escalation<\/h2>\n

    UN Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres warned that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is at a “breaking point,” risking a one-State reality with perpetual occupation unless urgent steps are taken toward a two-State solution. A UN conference on July 28 aimed to address the conflict, but prospects for peace remain dim following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks and Israel’s subsequent bombardment of Gaza, which has worsened starvation and displacement.<\/p>\n

    Source: GlobalIssues.org<\/a><\/p>[](https:\/\/www.globalissues.org\/news\/2025\/07)\n <\/li>\n

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    Heatwave and Wildfires in Europe<\/h2>\n

    A severe heatwave and wildfires have claimed lives across Europe, with two farmers killed in a wildfire in Catalonia, Spain, three people dying from heat-related causes in Sardinia, Italy, and a 10-year-old American tourist collapsing from extreme heat in Paris, France. Hundreds have been hospitalized as the region grapples with extreme weather conditions, prompting warnings about climate-related crises and their impact on public health.<\/p>\n

    Source: Wikipedia<\/a><\/p>[](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portal:Current_events\/July_2025)\n <\/li>\n

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    Ferry Capsizes Off Bali, Indonesia<\/h2>\n

    A ferry carrying 65 people capsized off the coast of Bali, Indonesia, resulting in six deaths and 29 others missing. The incident has sparked concerns about maritime safety in the region, with rescue operations underway to locate survivors. The tragedy highlights the challenges of ensuring safe transportation in areas heavily reliant on ferries for travel and commerce.<\/p>\n

    Source: Wikipedia<\/a><\/p>[](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portal:Current_events\/July_2025)\n <\/li>\n

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    Trump Pushes for Gaza Aid and White House Renovation<\/h2>\n

    President Donald Trump has urged Israel to allow more food aid into Gaza to address what he calls “real starvation,” contradicting Israeli claims of no famine. Concurrently, Trump is focusing on aesthetic changes to the White House, expressing a desire to build a ballroom similar to his Mar-a-Lago estate, reflecting his broader agenda of reshaping federal spaces to align with his personal vision.<\/p>\n

    Source: NPR<\/a><\/p>[](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/sections\/news)[](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/sections\/world\/)\n <\/li>\n

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    Moldova Denies Entry to MEGA Conference Participants<\/h2>\n

    Moldovan authorities have barred participants of the “Make Europe Great Again” (MEGA) conference, held in Chisinau on July 28-29, from entering the country. The decision reflects tensions over political gatherings with international implications, as Moldova navigates its position amid regional geopolitical dynamics, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict and Western influence.<\/p>\n

    Source: Pravda USA<\/a><\/p>[](https:\/\/usa.news-pravda.com\/world\/2025\/07\/29\/396343.html)\n <\/li>\n <\/ol>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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