28.07.2025 – WEEKLY BRIEFING

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  • Russian plane crashes in Russia’s far east, nearly 50 people on board feared dead – 25.07.2025

An Antonov An-24 passenger plane operated by the private Russian airline Angara crashed while attempting to land in Russia’s Far East, killing all 48 people on board and raising renewed concerns about the continued use of aging Soviet-era aircraft amid limited access to parts due to Western sanctions; the plane, built in 1976, had recently passed a technical inspection and was flying from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda when it went down in a remote forested area, prompting a criminal investigation and an official response from both Russian and Chinese leaders, as questions mount over the safety and sustainability of the An-24 fleet, still in use in several countries and largely valued in remote regions for its durability in harsh conditions.

  • Five killed as Ukraine and Russia trade drone attacks – 26.07.2025

Overnight drone and missile strikes in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine left five people dead, three in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region and two in Russia’s Rostov region, while both countries continued to trade attacks and report developments on the front lines. Russia claimed the capture of two villages in eastern Ukraine, while President Zelensky stated that Ukrainian forces were pushing Russian troops back in the Sumy region, emphasizing the strategic use of long-range drones in response to continued strikes. Ceasefire talks held earlier in the week in Istanbul failed to yield progress, with both sides accusing each other of rejecting proposals.

  • U.S. Reaches Preliminary Trade Deal With Europe – 27.07.2025

The United States and the European Union reached a preliminary agreement after weeks of difficult negotiations to impose a 15 percent base tariff on most EU goods, effectively preventing a potential trade war between the two major economic blocs. As part of the deal, tariffs on certain products such as aircraft parts, some agricultural goods and chemicals will be eliminated, while the EU pledged to purchase 750 billion dollars in American energy and increase investments in the US by over 600 billion dollars. However, key issues like the 50 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum were left unresolved. Major European exports including pharmaceuticals and automotive products will be directly affected, though details remain unclear. While both sides said the agreement would help restore balance in their trade relationship, uncertainty and criticism persist across some industries.

  • Powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim rejects outreach by South’s new president – 27.07.2025

Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, dismissed recent diplomatic efforts by South Korea’s new government under President Lee Jae Myung, stating that North Korea has no interest in talks regardless of proposals made, as it continues to prioritize its growing military and economic ties with Russia amid the ongoing Ukraine war; while acknowledging Seoul’s conciliatory gestures, including halting propaganda broadcasts and repatriating North Koreans, Kim criticized South Korea’s alliance with the U.S. and upcoming joint military drills, reinforcing Pyongyang’s hardened stance since denuclearization talks collapsed in 2019 and signaling a strategic shift away from reunification goals, now viewing South Korea as a permanent adversary.

  • Starmer to raise Gaza situation in Trump meeting – 27.07.2025

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to discuss the Gaza conflict with US President Donald Trump during their meeting in Scotland, likely welcoming US ceasefire efforts while seeking further action to address the humanitarian crisis, as previous negotiations in Qatar stalled and aid access remains limited; with over 59,000 deaths reported in Gaza and increasing concerns over starvation, UK officials have criticized the current Israeli-led aid system and called for unrestricted aid delivery, while political pressure mounts on the UK government to recognize a Palestinian state amid continued debate over the timing and implications of such a move.

  • Wildfires threaten Turkey’s fourth-largest city as southern Europe grapples with blazes – 27.07.2025

Weeks of intense wildfires across Turkey have now threatened the city of Bursa, prompting the evacuation of over 1,700 people and resulting in the death of a firefighter, as more than 1,900 personnel work to contain the flames amid record-breaking temperatures, dry conditions, and strong winds; the crisis mirrors similar struggles in Greece, Bulgaria, and Montenegro, where wildfires have also forced evacuations, destroyed farmland and forests, and prompted emergency responses, with several regions declared disaster zones and international assistance requested to help combat the widespread blazes.

  • Cameroon opposition leader banned from challenging world’s oldest president – 27.07.2025

Cameroon’s main opposition leader Maurice Kamto has been excluded from the list of 13 approved candidates for the 12 October presidential election, after a dispute within the Manidem party over candidate registration led to his disqualification, despite his endorsement by the party’s leadership; President Paul Biya, 92, in power for nearly 43 years, will seek an eighth term and faces challengers including former allies Issa Tchiroma Bakary and Bello Bouba Maigari, while others such as Akere Muna, Joshua Osih, and Cabral Libii were also cleared to run, with disqualified candidates given two days to appeal the electoral body’s decisions.

  • Cambodia says immediate ceasefire purpose of talks; Thailand questions its sincerity – 28.07.2025

Ahead of peace talks in Malaysia aimed at ending the deadliest border clashes in recent years between Thailand and Cambodia, with participation from the U.S. and China, both countries exchanged mutual accusations, as the Thai Prime Minister expressed doubts over Cambodia’s sincerity while Cambodia accused Thailand of targeting civilians and called on the international community to condemn Thai aggression. The talks, expected to be chaired by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, aim for an immediate ceasefire as tensions rooted in long-standing territorial disputes, particularly over the Preah Vihear Temple, have reignited violent confrontations between the two neighbors.

  • US-China talks to restart as hopes grow for trade war truce extension – 28.07.2025

The United States and China are set to begin a new round of trade talks on Monday in Sweden, led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Vice Premier He Lifeng, amid rising expectations of a 90-day extension to their current tariff truce, which is due to expire on August 12; while previous meetings this year led to a temporary easing of tariffs imposed by both sides, recent reports suggest a possible continuation of the pause as the US has also eased technology export restrictions to support negotiations, although no major breakthrough is expected, hopes remain high that further disruptions to global trade can be avoided.

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