Month: July 2026

RUSSIA BANS DIESEL
Russia halts diesel exports following refinery attacks overnight, leading to escalating gas shortages.
Markets react with significant price spikes on energy commodities.

Flooding from Tropical Storm Maysak has resulted in 39 fatalities in southern China, primarily due to a dam breach in Nanning. Authorities have evacuated about 130,000 residents, deploying over 8,000 personnel and 5,700 boats for rescue. Heavy rainfall continues to threaten additional flooding.

A new tourism campaign has introduced Calgary-themed colours and references at a downtown Toronto subway station, aimed at welcoming passengers and promoting Calgary’s attractions. The initiative highlights the city’s culture and seeks to enhance its visibility among travellers.

The U.S. military executed a new series of strikes on Iranian targets late Wednesday, aiming to weaken Iran’s capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM reported around 90 targets were hit, following Iranian assaults on commercial oil tankers. Tensions escalated as Kuwait declared missile and drone threats.

Donald Trump has stated he may be a target for assassination by Iran, highlighting ongoing tensions following US military actions against Iranian sites.

More than 6,500 participants began a peace march in Bosnia and Herzegovina on 8 July, commemorating the victims of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide. Over three days, walkers will cover 100 kilometres, visiting significant sites of the tragedy before arriving in Potocari for the memorial on 10 July.

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Indonesia’s free meals programme, launched in 2025 to combat childhood stunting, has become marred by alleged corruption and mismanagement, with over $56 million linked to procurement fraud. Critics argue the initiative misallocates resources, focusing on wealthier areas, while food safety concerns have also emerged amid thousands of poisoning cases.

Attendees at the recent rally expressed concerns over Ontario’s newly established regulatory body for personal support workers, highlighting fears about the potential impact on employment and standards within the sector.

Vice President JD Vance condemned Iran at a Milwaukee press conference, stating that any attacks on ships would prompt a strong U.S. response. He also criticised Democrats regarding sexual assault allegations involving Graham Platner. Lindsey Reiser reported from the event.