Today's leading headlines, dated July 29, 2025

In the ongoing global landscape, a series of significant events have unfolded across various continents.

In Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky has made a bold move by signing a law that allows military service contracts with citizens over 60 years old. However, concerns have been raised in the Verkhovna Rada about the law's unclear candidate approval process, which could potentially lead to abuses.

Meanwhile, the Ukrainian forces have faced a setback in their attempts to land on Tendra Spit in the Kherson region, as Russian forces have successfully thwarted their advance, according to reports from RIA Novosti and the region's governor Vladimir Saldo.

The tension between Ukraine and Russia continues to escalate, with US President Donald Trump warning that a 10-day ultimatum for resolving the conflict, starting from July 29, is running out. If no agreement with Moscow is reached by then, Washington will impose import tariffs.

Across the European Union, there is growing pressure on Israel due to alleged violations of the Geneva Convention and international humanitarian law in the Gaza Strip by the Israeli government. At least 40 Members of the European Parliament from 14 EU countries have called for sanctions against Israel and the suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.

The European Commission has also issued a warning to Ukraine, citing a possible full suspension of financial aid due to Kyiv continuing to put pressure on anti-corruption agencies.

Economically, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its economic growth forecast for Russia, predicting a growth of 0.9% in 2025. However, the IMF has also lowered Russia's economic growth forecast for 2025.

In Belarus, the air defense system intercepted a drone flying in the country's airspace and neutralized it using electronic warfare means. Meanwhile, in Yekaterinburg, a partial collapse of an office building on Marchovskaya Street has occurred, necessitating the dispatch of two ambulance crews and a territorial center for disaster medicine to the scene. No casualty information is available at this time, and 24 people have been evacuated from neighboring premises.

These developments underscore the complex and dynamic nature of global politics and economics, with conflicts and economic forecasts shaping the trajectory of nations and international relations.