On July 21 and 22, 2025, Israeli forces attacked WHO facilities in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, detaining staff members. The IDF stated operations were coordinated and detainees were screened and mostly released promptly, while the WHO condemned the attacks.

Israeli forces initiated ground raids and air attacks in Deir el-Balah, Gaza, targeting Hamas and leading to evacuation orders for over 50,000 residents, exacerbating famine conditions.

Overnight, Russian forces attacked Sumy, Odesa, and Kramatorsk, killing a child and wounding at least 24 people, with 42 drone attacks reported by Ukraine's foreign ministry hours after peace talks were agreed.

On July 21, 2025, a video from The New York Times showed a Russian strike on a Kyiv subway station sheltering residents, depicting people in the subway as the tunnel filled with smoke.

In July 2025, OpenAI and the UK government announced a strategic partnership to boost AI investment and improve public services, with OpenAI expanding its London office.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko is likely seeking additional financing from the IMF to support financial needs amid the ongoing war with Russia, with Ukraine needing approximately $75 billion over the next two years.

Following the passage of the GENIUS Act, which regulates stablecoins, Ethereum experienced significant gains, with some companies adding it to their balance sheets.

Oracle Corp. and Skydance Media LLC are in discussions for a significant software deal, potentially valued at $100 million annually, involving Paramount using Oracle’s cloud software.

In Q2 2025, New Zealand's CPI rose 2.7% year-on-year, with the market anticipating the RBNZ may cut interest rates in August, with the probability increasing to 85%.

Analysts suggest that stimulating consumer demand and encouraging sustainable innovation are vital to China’s efforts to combat excessive competition, termed 'neijuan' or 'involution'.

Patrick Soon-Shiong, owner of the Los Angeles Times, plans to take the publication public within the next year to 'democratize' the paper and allow public ownership.

On July 21, 2025, the World Trade Organization (WTO) reversed parts of a previous decision in an intellectual property dispute between the European Union (EU) and China, giving China 90 days to comply.

On July 21, 2025, the FTSE 100 is near the 9,000 points threshold, Bitcoin seeks support above $120,000, and Barclays lowered mortgage rates.

D'Addario & Company, a US guitar string maker, is responding to trade war challenges by forming a task force to strategize responses to Trump's tariffs, estimating its tariff bill will triple to $2.2 million this year.

Abacus Storage King granted Ki Corporation and Public Storage a six-week due diligence period for their A$2.2 billion takeover bid at A$1.65 per share.

On July 22, 2025, European shares fell due to mixed corporate earnings and tariff negotiations, with the Euro STOXX 600 index dropping 0.4%.

Following the LDP's defeat in the House of Councillors election on July 20, 2025, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's decision to remain in office triggered criticism and political maneuvering within the LDP, with support decreasing among young voters.

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge warned Jair Bolsonaro's lawyers to explain his non-compliance with the social media ban, under threat of immediate arrest due to his public statements.

From July 21, 2025, the UK initiated a new sanctions regime targeting people-smuggling gangs and their enablers, with a £280 million budget boost for Border Security Command by 2028.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated Iran is not ready for direct US talks on its nuclear program, preferring indirect negotiations and holding 400kg of 60% enriched uranium.

On July 21, 2025, Reuters published 25 photos depicting scenes from the frontlines of the war in Ukraine, where outnumbered Ukrainian forces are fighting off Russian attacks.

On July 21, 2025, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot visited Kyiv to reaffirm France's support for Ukraine, meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky amid an air raid alert.

Bloomberg reports that the US may face the risk of Ukraine becoming for US President Donald Trump what Afghanistan became for Joe Biden, posing a political test.

On July 21, 2025, Euronews published news bulletins covering European and global events, including the war in Ukraine, sustainable development, health, industry, and the Gaza Strip.

On July 20, 2025, Reuters and Anadolu Agency reported on global news, including the absence of gunfire in Syria's Sweida and Japan's parliamentary elections.

Effective July 21, 2025, Argentina has eased visa requirements for Chinese citizens holding valid U.S. visas, allowing entry for tourism and business without Argentine visas.

On July 21, 2025, the Federal Reserve defended its $2.5 billion renovation project amid criticism from the Trump administration, citing asbestos removal and blast-resistant windows.

On July 21, 2025, CNN 5 Things summarized key news stories including Ukraine’s president seeking to restart peace talks, the Gaza aid crisis, and rising international food prices.

On July 21, 2025, Reuters Fact Check refuted claims that Barron Trump gave a speech at the United Nations criticizing his father, Donald Trump's, policies.

Scott Kupor, the new chief of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), stated he has no personal ties to Elon Musk and pledged to faithfully execute President Donald Trump’s agenda.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized Zohran Mamdani's proposals in the New York mayoral race, opposing his plan to tax the city's wealthiest residents.

CNN gained rare access to a brain research lab in Beijing, where scientists are working to improve brain technology, potentially rivaling advancements by Elon Musk's Neuralink.

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