On July 24, 2025, Thailand and Cambodia clashed along their border over the disputed Emerald Triangle, leading to casualties. Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim offered to mediate as tensions escalated after a May clash.

Armed clashes escalated on the Thailand-Cambodia border, resulting in the closure of land border crossings and reported casualties, including civilian deaths, with both countries blaming each other for initiating the conflict.

On July 24, 2025, Russia and Ukraine exchanged drone attacks following peace talks in Istanbul that only yielded agreements on prisoner exchanges. The attacks resulted in casualties and damage on both sides, including one death in Sochi and injuries in Odesa and Cherkasy.

Following talks in Istanbul on July 23, 2025, Russia and Ukraine discussed a potential presidential meeting to reach an agreement, but Russian negotiator Vladimir Medinsky stated that it would be difficult at this time.

Photographs published on July 22, 2025, document the deepening hunger crisis in Gaza, showing Palestinians lining up at charity kitchens, with the starvation death toll surpassing 100.

Taiwanese trade negotiators, led by Vice Premier Cheng Li-chun, are in Washington for trade talks with U.S. officials on July 23, 2025, aiming to secure a deal, promote balanced trade, and improve the economic and trade framework.

On July 22, 2025, news included the death of Ozzy Osbourne at age 76, as reported by the CNN '5 Things' podcast.

On July 22, 2025, CNN summarized five news items, including Earth spinning faster, the release of over 240,000 pages related to the FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr., and the death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner.

Washington DC now has the worst traffic in the US, with drivers spending an average of 33.4 minutes in traffic daily, partly due to President Donald Trump's orders for federal workers to return to their offices.

The UK Supreme Court overturned the Libor-rigging convictions of Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo, ruling the trials unfair due to inaccurate juror instructions, potentially leading to compensation for the released traders.

On July 22-23, 2025, Argentina's financial market faced volatility due to rising interest rates and political factors, with overnight rates reaching as high as 80% and the peso falling 0.24% to 1,259 units per dollar.

NATCO Pharma offered to acquire 35.75% of Adcock Ingram for R75 per share, valuing the stake at R4 billion, with plans to delist Adcock and operate it as a private entity post-acquisition.

Banco Sabadell's CEO, César González-Bueno, warned that BBVA faces 'zero synergies' if the takeover succeeds, citing government-imposed conditions forcing separate operations.

On July 24, 2025, Alphabet, SK Hynix, and Infosys reported strong earnings and optimistic guidance, while companies faced a $7.8 billion loss from tariffs, and SK Hynix saw record profits from AI chip demand.

According to the EIA, U.S. coal-fired power plants are well-stocked and are expected to remain so through the end of 2026, with coal consumption expected to increase in 2025, rising from 16% in 2024 to 17%.

AFP, AP, Reuters, and BBC jointly called on Israel to allow journalists free access to Gaza, citing famine and dangers threatening their survival after 21 months of war.

In July 2025, Donald Trump accused Barack Obama of treason and conspiracy related to the 2016 election, alleging Obama orchestrated a plot to falsely link Trump to Russian interference. Trump requested a Justice Department investigation, while Obama's office condemned the remarks as a distraction.

On July 23, 2025, Russian and Ukrainian delegations met in Istanbul for a third round of talks to discuss the resolution of the conflict, with both sides agreeing to exchange prisoners of war and return the bodies of 6,000 soldiers from each side.

On July 23, 2025, the U.S. Justice Department formed a task force to assess the potential weaponization of intelligence, following disclosures by Tulsi Gabbard about alleged conspiracies.

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi warned that if European countries reimpose sanctions on Iran, it could lead to Iran withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper plans to announce his run for the U.S. Senate seat before the end of the month, following Sen. Thom Tillis's retirement.

On July 22, 2025, Donald Trump made five false claims about inflation during a speech to Republican members of Congress, including misstatements about gas prices, grocery prices, and core inflation.

On July 23, 2025, the UN Security Council adopted a resolution urging all 193 member states to resolve disputes peacefully, encouraging methods like negotiation and mediation as outlined in the UN Charter.

On July 23-24, 2025, The New York Times published a briefing featuring Anton Troianovski, Moscow bureau chief, answering reader questions about Russia and the war in Ukraine.

In an interview with DW, historian Anne Applebaum discusses Donald Trump's relationship with Vladimir Putin and Putin's goals in Ukraine, highlighting Trump's close ties to Putin, who seeks to resurrect the Russian Empire and destroy Ukrainian identity.

On July 24, 2025, The New York Times reported that Spain is hesitant to significantly increase its military spending, despite pressure from NATO, due to its focus on social programs.

On July 24, 2025, Green EU lawmakers accused the European Commission of lacking transparency and accountability regarding 'strategic' mining projects approved under the Critical Raw Materials Act.

On July 22, 2025, the CNN 5 Things podcast covered multiple stories including the Justice Department's request for a meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell, Israel's intensified offensive in Gaza, and companies seeking new clean energy sources.

African animators see AI as a means to unlock new creative possibilities and make filmmaking cheaper and more accessible, potentially reducing the cost of a feature film from $10-20 million to $50,000.

China is striving to catch up with SpaceX's nearly 8,000 Starlink satellites in low-Earth orbit, viewing them as a potential military threat, despite currently having only 124 internet-providing satellites.

A Muck Rack report analyzed over 1 million prompts in ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude, revealing that 96% of AI-cited links fall within communications and corporate affairs, with 27% from news stories and 85% from earned sources.