In July 2025, the UN reported the Taliban are committing human rights violations, including torture and arbitrary detention, against Afghan returnees, particularly those from Iran and Pakistan. The UN report details systematic violations against Afghan women, with over 1.9 million Afghans returning in 2025 and a projected three million this year.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced plans to produce 1,000 interceptor drones daily to counter Russian attacks, with mass production already underway. Zelensky visited a drone production facility and set a deadline, with $6 billion needed for the complete process.

During the China-EU summit in Beijing on July 24, 2025, the EU urged China to use its influence on Russia to end the war in Ukraine, with China's stance seen as crucial for future relations. Discussions also involved trade imbalances and disagreements over rare earth elements, with the EU viewing China's support for Russia as a major strain.

On July 24, 2025, reports include a Ukrainian drone attack in southern Russia that killed one person, discussions about strengthening Ukraine's air defense, and the EU urging China to pressure Russia to end the war. The reports also mention Moscow accusing German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of militarization and Putin signing a law granting Belarusians the right to vote in Russian local elections.

On July 24/25, 2025, the NSW Court of Appeal overturned the approval of MACH Energy’s Mount Pleasant coalmine expansion in Muswellbrook. The court found the planning commission failed to consider the impact of all project emissions, including scope 3 emissions.

On July 25, 2025, Donald Trump arrived in Scotland for a five-day visit, including diplomacy and trade talks. Trump warned of the decline of Europe due to wind turbines and immigration and announced import tariffs of 30 percent if no trade agreement with the EU is reached.

The U.S. stock market anticipates a volatile week around the end of July 2025 due to Trump's tariff deadline and key economic events, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching record closing highs on July 25, 2025. Investors are watching the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy meeting, the U.S. employment report, and earnings reports from Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon.

In 2025, Intel announced a restructuring plan to cut costs, including discontinuing projects in Germany and Poland, and laying off approximately 24,000-25,000 employees by the end of 2025. Despite revenues of $12.9 billion, Intel faced losses of $2.9 billion in the second quarter of 2025.

On July 24, 2025, the S&P 500 hit new highs, driven by strong earnings and trade deal hopes, closing at 6388.64, marking its fifth consecutive record close. The Dow Jones also increased, while the Nasdaq reached an all-time high.

Following the IMF's technical agreement on the first review of the program, Argentina will receive approximately US$2 billion. Argentine stocks rose in response, with Bonos increasing by 0.82% and Globales by up to 1.34%.

On July 24, 2025, European stocks rose amid trade negotiations and central bank decisions, with the STOXX 600 index gaining 0.24%. The EU and US aimed for a tariff agreement, and the ECB kept rates steady.

A crypto market dip, driven by a long squeeze, caused significant liquidations, with the CoinDesk 20 Index (CD20) falling 6.8%. Over $700 million in long positions were liquidated, triggered by a 1.57% spike in Bitcoin dominance after a 9-day slump.

Samaritans, a suicide prevention charity, plans to close around half of its UK and Ireland branches due to a financial crisis. The changes, if approved, will begin in April 2027 in Ireland, and the move is part of a wider crisis in the UK charity sector.

Protests continue in Ukrainian cities against law No. 12414, which restricts the independence of NABU and SAPO, Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies. Demonstrations have occurred in Kyiv, Dnipro, Lviv, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa, sparked by public opposition to the law.

On July 24-25, 2025, Ukrainian authorities ordered the mandatory evacuation of families with children from Dobropillia and nine villages in the Donetsk region due to intensified Russian offensives. Approximately 928 children reside in these settlements, with local authorities instructed to ensure safe living conditions.

President Zelensky is seeking financial assistance from European countries to increase salaries for Ukrainian troops and boost recruitment, and also for drone, electronic warfare, and missile production. Ukraine seeks funding for 10 Patriot air defense systems, with Germany covering two and Norway one.

US President Trump faces challenges in solving global conflicts, including resisting a bipartisan bill to impose sanctions on Russia.

European leaders are divided over recognizing a Palestinian state, with French President Emmanuel Macron urging recognition, but German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer choosing not to back the call. U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed Macron's plan, stating Macron's words are meaningless.

On July 26, 2025, Russian forces attacked Kharkiv, Ukraine, with ballistic missiles, injuring several people. The strikes hit the Kievsky district of Kharkiv around 1:30 AM, causing damage to residential buildings, warehouses, and vehicles.

At a UN Security Council meeting, Cambodia's UN envoy denied Thailand's accusations of attacking and called for an immediate ceasefire and peaceful resolution. The conflict resulted in 15 deaths and 46 injuries, with tensions persisting due to a century-long territorial dispute.

Jorgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Nobel Committee, visited Hiroshima and Nagasaki and expressed concern about leaders using nuclear weapons as a threat. He emphasized that the award to Nihon Hidankyo is a warning and urged leaders to ensure nuclear weapons are never used again.

On July 23, Honduras mandated telework for public employees on Thursdays and Fridays due to a rise in respiratory diseases like COVID-19, RSV, influenza, and the common cold. The government also mandated mask use in crowded areas where social distancing is difficult.

Gumboot Friday, a youth mental health program, received renewed funding from the New Zealand government, with a $6 million annual contract. The program provided over 30,000 free counselling sessions to 10,000 young people in its first year, but concerns exist about the 'fee-for-service' model.

Ramsay Health Care will close 17 of its 20 psychology clinics across Australia by August 2025, affecting thousands of patients due to rising costs and uneven demand. The closures have prompted criticism from psychologists and the government, with plans to expand public mental health services.

From July 14-20, 2025, Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare reported 12,069 new COVID-19 cases, a 30.3% increase from the previous week. This is the first time in 15 weeks that the number has exceeded 10,000.

Research found that people experiencing at least 140 extreme heat days a year aged up to 14 months faster than those in locations with less than 10 extreme heat days a year. Vulnerable populations include women, people with diabetes or obesity, and those exposed to heat stress before birth.