Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the possibility of using the "Korean scenario" to resolve the conflict with Russia, but emphasized that it is unacceptable for the country to completely copy such a format.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov, a year after his high-profile arrest in Paris, stated that the detention was the result of a police mistake. He emphasized that the investigation found no wrongdoing on his part or on Telegram’s, while the only outcome was damage to France’s image as a free country.

A sudden flash flood in India’s Kashmir region has killed at least 60 people and left more than 200 missing, striking during a major pilgrimage to the Machail Mata temple.

On August 8 in Washington, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, and U.S. President Donald Trump signed the “Agreement on Establishing Peace and Interstate Relations.” The document ends a conflict lasting more than 30 years and provides for a complete cessation of hostilities, the development of trade and diplomatic ties, and mutual recognition of sovereignty and territorial integrity.

As Washington increases pressure, Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff in the Kremlin. The outcome of these discussions could influence the U.S. decision on imposing new tariffs on Russia, expected by August 8.

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30. The seismic event triggered a tsunami, strong aftershocks, and a volcanic eruption. States of emergency were declared, with tsunami alerts issued as far as Hawaii and Japan.

On the morning of July 28, Russia’s largest airline, Aeroflot, suffered a massive cyberattack that disabled its key IT systems, grounded dozens of flights, and affected over 75,000 passengers. The hacker groups Silent Crow and Belarusian Cyber Partisans BY claimed responsibility, declaring they had “completely destroyed” the airline’s internal infrastructure.

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will formally recognize the State of Palestine at the upcoming UN General Assembly session in September. This decision makes France the first country in the G7 to take this step.

Syrian President addresses the nation, urges calm and praises international mediation efforts.

US President Donald Trump announced possible progress in the ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas. He made his statement against the backdrop of closed-door talks in Doha with Qatar and Egypt as mediators.

Russian President Dmitry Peskov commented on an audio recording allegedly containing Donald Trump's threat to strike Moscow. According to him, the recording could be fake - the authenticity raises serious doubts.

Central Texas is grappling with one of the most devastating floods in recent decades. In the town of Kerrville, dozens have died, many remain missing, and search and rescue operations are now entering their fourth day.

An explosion at a gas station in Rome injured more than 20 people. Five of the injured are in critical condition. The shock wave from the explosion knocked out the windows of nearby buildings.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suggested EU leaders launch a new trade cooperation initiative with Asian countries, calling it a "potential first step" towards restructuring the global trade order and replacing the de facto paralyzed World Trade Organization (WTO).

US President Donald Trump announced the achievement of a "complete and universal" ceasefire between Israel and Iran. According to him, the ceasefire will take effect within 24 hours, and the official end of the 12-day war will be recorded after the parties' current operations are completed.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has officially confirmed the elimination of Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar, which was reported at the end of May. His body was found at an underground command post in the Gaza Strip, brought to Israel, and identified.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced at the plenary session of the Astana International Forum that a CryptoCity experimental zone will be created in Kazakhstan, where cryptocurrencies can be used for payments for goods and services. This step became part of the country's large-scale digital transformation and ambitious plans to transform Kazakhstan into a Eurasian IT hub.

Starting in 2026, Saudi Arabia will be allowed to restrict the sale of alcohol for the first time since 1952. The innovation will cover diplomatic zones, elite hotels, and tourism projects, including Neom and the Red Sea.

Donald Trump's administration is considering accepting a luxury Boeing 747-8 worth $400 million as a gift from Qatar. The plane is planned to be used as a temporary replacement for Air Force One, but the Democrats are already accusing it of violating the Constitution.

Against the backdrop of escalating conflict, India launched a "Sindur" military operation against targets in Pakistan and its controlled Kashmir, accusing Islamabad of supporting terrorists. In response, Pakistan launched retaliatory strikes and put the army on full alert.