Fire at the "Integral" factory in Minsk, a facility linked to the Russian defense industry.
A fire has broken out at the Integral factory in Minsk, Belarus, one of the most important technological enterprises in the country.
According to media reports, this factory has previously been linked to the production of electronic components for the Russian military industry, including missile systems such as "Oreshnik".
Western media have reported that the facility supplies Russia's defense sector and that it produces parts used in advanced military equipment.
Full details on the extent of the damage, the cause of the fire, or whether there were any injuries have not yet been released. Belarusian authorities have not yet issued a detailed statement on the incident.
The "Integral" factory is considered one of the leading manufacturers of microelectronics in Belarus and plays an important role in the country's industrial and technological sector. /Telegraph/
The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, is finally dismissed from his post.
The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, has been permanently removed from his post, following a decision supported by 82 of the court's 125 member states.
The dismissal is related to allegations of sexual misconduct, claims which Khan has repeatedly denied, insisting that he has not committed any wrongdoing, Reuters writes.
Karim Khan had been the head of the ICC Prosecutor's Office since 2021 and became one of the most well-known figures in international justice, especially after the decision to seek measures against leaders involved in international conflicts.
One of the most important decisions of his term was securing an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2023, on charges of illegally deporting Ukrainian children from territories occupied during the war in Ukraine.
Khan's departure from the prosecutor's post comes at a sensitive time for the International Criminal Court, which is dealing with some of the most important issues of international justice. /Telegraph/
The Iranians have expanded the perimeter of attacks on their neighbors in retaliation for the Americans.
Several Iranian drones have struck various areas in the Iraqi Kurdistan region, in the province of Erbil, local authorities have announced.
According to initial reports, several explosions and impact points have been recorded in various areas of the province, but so far there have been no reports of significant material damage or casualties.
The incident comes at a time of high tensions in the Middle East, where clashes between Iran and its adversaries have increased the risk of the conflict spreading to other territories in the region.
Authorities in Iraqi Kurdistan have begun verifying the consequences of the attacks, while no details were immediately given about the possible targets hit.
The autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan, centered in Erbil, has been the target of missile and drone attacks before, especially during periods of heightened tensions between Iran and the United States. /Telegraph
The United States has imposed new tariffs of 10 percent to 12.5 percent on imports from 60 countries.
World media have reported that European Union member states, China, the United Kingdom, India, Canada, Mexico — and for the first time, Russia — have been involved.
Russia has been included in the list of countries that Washington says are not taking sufficient measures against forced labor, euronews writes.
It had been excluded from Trump's previous tariff packages, as trade between the two countries was already severely restricted due to sanctions.
The new measures replace previous tariffs, which US courts had declared illegal, concluding that Trump had exceeded his presidential powers.
Economists warn that a large part of the cost of these tariffs will ultimately be passed on to American consumers and businesses through higher prices. /Telegraph/
The legalization of cannabis in Canada has created a new situation in the international drug market, as criminal groups are exploiting the large legal production to send large quantities of cannabis to Europe.
Canada legalized the recreational use, sale and cultivation of cannabis in 2018, becoming one of the first countries in the world to regulate the market at a national level. However, according to European authorities, this has created new opportunities for criminal networks that use Canadian production to supply the illegal market in Europe.
According to security data, criminal organizations purchase cannabis from legal producers or mix it with illegal production and then smuggle it through international routes to European countries, writes thetelegraph .
Authorities warn that cannabis originating in Canada is increasingly appearing in seizures in Europe. Criminal groups prefer this source because of the high quality of the product and competitive prices.
When Canada legalized cannabis, one of the government's main goals was to take the trade out of the hands of organized crime and create a state-controlled market. However, critics say some of the excess production has ended up in illegal international channels.
Europe remains one of the world's largest cannabis markets, and the drug continues to be the continent's most widely consumed illegal substance. European authorities say the fight against international trafficking has become more complicated due to changes in laws in some producing countries.
Experts emphasize that legalization in Canada has not eliminated the black market, but has created new challenges for export control and preventing the diversion of cannabis from the legal market to criminal networks. /Telegraph/
US President Donald Trump has stated that China and Russia are not supplying weapons to the Islamic Republic of Iran, saying that this has been personally confirmed to him by the leaders of both countries.
Trump said that during their recent meeting in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping promised him that China, including Chinese companies, would not give or sell weapons to Iran "under any circumstances."
"Considering our relationship, I take his word for it," Trump said, adding that the US is doing China "big favors."
He also stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin has told him that Moscow will not sell weapons to Tehran, despite international tensions and the war in Ukraine.
Trump stressed that Russia understands that the US is not directly supplying Ukraine with weapons, but is selling weapons to NATO countries, which then decide on their use and distribution.
According to Trump, the two major powers often mentioned in relation to Iran - China and Russia - are not involved in Tehran's military supply. He warned that such involvement would be "very bad for them" and would not be in their interest.
Otherwise, Iran has announced that it is consulting on a daily basis with China and Russia about the war with the US and Israel. /Telegraph/
Miloš Medenica, the son of the former president of the Supreme Court of Montenegro, Vesna Medenica, has published a new video from the escape, in which he has raised serious accusations against political structures in Serbia.
He claims to possess communications that, according to him, show links between people close to Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and well-known individuals in the criminal world.
In the published video, Medenica states that together with his legal team they have prepared new materials, which, according to him, contain important information.
"My legal team and I have prepared new correspondence, which deserves special comment," he said.
According to Medenica's claims, it concerns communications between Boban Bačević and Goran Vlaović, where he says a plan is being discussed to establish contacts with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić through people from northern Kosovo.
He mentioned the names of Zvonko Veselinovic and Milan Radojicic, claiming that these messages describe a strategy to approach the Serbian head of state through a person from Mitrovica, Kosovo.
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Medenica also claims that the communications contain elements related to the preparation of a criminal act against two individuals. According to him, if these claims are confirmed, they would provide further evidence of possible links between segments of power and criminal groups.
"If the content of this correspondence proves to be accurate, this would be further evidence of the way the SNS cartel operates and its connections with people from the underworld," he stated.
In his video, Medenica also criticized the justice systems in Serbia and Montenegro, claiming that they are politically controlled and that decisions on arrests and prosecutions are made selectively.
"All processes in Serbia and Montenegro are managed by the SNS cartel. They decide who will be arrested and who will receive more severe sentences," he said.
At the end of his message, Medenica called on students and citizens to continue the resistance against what he describes as "organized crime."
"Students are winning," he said.
Miloš Medenica has been sentenced by the High Court in Podgorica to 10 years in prison on charges related to the creation of a criminal group, drug trafficking, cigarette smuggling and corruption. He is on the run after leaving Montenegro the day his sentence was announced.
The accusations made by Medenica have not been independently proven, while the people mentioned by him have not responded to the claims published in this video. /Telegrafi/
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Iran has rejected a ceasefire proposal presented by US President Donald Trump, which was conveyed to Tehran through Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi.
According to a report by The New York Times , Iranian authorities rejected an interim agreement because it did not address the key issue of control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian and Iraqi sources said the Iraqi delegation held meetings with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and other senior officials to discuss the American offer.
According to sources, the Iranian leadership described the proposal as unacceptable, arguing that a temporary ceasefire makes no sense without an agreement on the status and control of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important sea routes for global oil transport.
The rejection comes at a time when Trump has warned of the possibility of a much larger attack on Iran if a diplomatic solution is not reached, while US military operations against Iranian targets continue.
The Strait of Hormuz remains the main point of disagreement between the parties, as Iran considers control over this maritime corridor as an essential element of its security and strategic interests, while the United States seeks to guarantee freedom of navigation for international transport. /Telegraph
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is no longer among the three most trusted leaders in the country, according to a new survey published by the Ratings group.
According to the survey conducted on July 20 and 21, 2026, the leader most trusted by Ukrainians turns out to be the former commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, with 70 percent support.
In second place is Mykhailo Fedorov with 65 percent, while in third place is Kyrylo Budanov with 62 percent. Zelensky is in fourth place with 59 percent of citizens' trust.
The biggest increase in this ranking was marked by Mykhailo Fedorov, whose level of trust has increased from 35 percent to 65 percent in just one week.
Meanwhile, trust in the head of the Ukrainian army, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has suffered a significant decline, dropping from 39 percent to 23 percent.
The survey results show significant changes in the Ukrainian public's perception of the country's leading political and military figures, at a time when Ukraine continues to confront Russian aggression. /Telegraph/
The meeting between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in the Philippines ended without any visible rapprochement between the two sides.
After brief talks, which lasted only about 35 minutes, Moscow and Washington issued conflicting statements about the results of the meeting.
Lavrov stated that Russia wants to return to what he called "the spirit of the Anchorage agreements," calling for continued diplomatic efforts based on previous discussions.
"We want to return to the Anchorage agreements," Lavrov said after the meeting.
On the other hand, Rubio assessed that the Anchorage talks did not yield results and that the parties should seek new approaches to resolving the conflict.
"The talks in Anchorage failed. The parties need to look for new ideas to resolve the conflict. Do you think we resolved the war in 30 minutes of our conversation in Asia? That's not how it works," Rubio declared.
The “Anchorage Agreement” is not a signed official peace agreement or a recognized international treaty.
The term usually refers to talks held in Anchorage, Alaska, between representatives of Russia and the United States, where issues related to the war in Ukraine and relations between the two countries were discussed.
The meeting in the Philippines once again showed the deep differences between Russia and the United States, despite efforts to keep diplomatic channels open. /Telegraph
The house where Adolf Hitler was born in the Austrian town of Braunau am Inn has been officially converted into a police station, in an effort to prevent the building from becoming a pilgrimage site for neo-Nazis.
After years of debate over the future of this historic building, the Austrian government decided that the facility should be used by the police, aiming to remove any symbolism that could be associated with the glorification of the Nazi dictator.
In this building, in April 1889, Adolf Hitler, the leader of Nazi Germany, responsible for starting World War II and the Holocaust, where about six million Jews were killed, was born, Reuters writes.
Austria bought the property after a long legal battle and then began a renovation that cost around 20 million euros. The aim was to change the appearance and function of the building so that it would not serve as a gathering point for far-right sympathizers.
Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner said the use of the facility by police represents the rule of law and democracy, contrary to the legacy of the Nazi regime.
A memorial stone from the Mauthausen concentration camp remains outside the building, with the message "Never again fascism," as a reminder of the victims of Nazism.
However, the decision has also sparked debate. Some critics argue that transforming the building into a police station could obscure its historical significance, while others see it as a way to remove any possibility of it being used as a symbol by extremists. /Telegraph/
The Ukrainian military carried out drone attacks on several Russian regions last night.
According to reports from local residents, published by Russian channels on Telegram, targets in several cities were hit, including an oil refinery and logistics center, writes Kyiv Independent.
Following reports of a drone attack, a large fire broke out at the NS-Oil refinery in the settlement of Novospasskoye, in the Russian Ulyanovsk region.
It is a relatively small refinery, about 650 kilometers from the Russian-Ukrainian border, which produces mainly petroleum derivatives and has an annual processing capacity of about 600 thousand tons of crude oil. The exact extent of the damage is not yet known.
Kiev considers oil industry facilities to be legitimate military targets, arguing that they supply fuel and provide funding for Russian military operations.
Ukrainian attacks on oil infrastructure have increased pressure on the Kremlin and deepened Russia's fuel supply crisis.
The situation has led to a ban on exports, price increases and restrictions on fuel sales in various parts of the country, while residents from various regions continue to report waiting for hours at gas stations. /Telegraph/
US intelligence agencies are investigating whether Russia helped Tehran carry out attacks on CIA facilities, four US sources told Reuters .
At least two CIA facilities in the Middle East were hit by Iranian drone attacks in March.
According to the sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, US officials have not yet reached final conclusions regarding Russia's possible involvement.
However, the effectiveness and accuracy of the attacks could be an indication that Iran has received targeting data or advanced drone technology from Russia.
According to reports, a CIA station located at the US embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as well as another facility in eastern Iraq, were hit during these attacks.
Some of the sources told Reuters that other CIA facilities were also hit, but did not provide further details.
Testifying yesterday before a US Senate committee in Washington, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth hinted that Russia is assisting Iran's military operations.
Asked whether Russia and China are helping Iran, Hegseth replied: "There are ways in which both of these countries, at different levels, are enabling what Iran is doing, yes." /Telegraph
The new leader of Hamas, Khalil al-Hayya, has presented the Palestinian organization's six main priorities, setting as the main objective the end of the Israeli military offensive in Gaza and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the enclave.
In his first televised speech after being elected head of Hamas's political bureau, Al-Hayya called on the countries mediating in the ceasefire negotiations to put pressure on the Israeli government to implement existing agreements and move to the next stages of the peace process.
As a second priority, he mentioned the reconstruction of Gaza and the restoration of living conditions for Palestinians. According to him, plans for population displacement must be prevented, reconstruction efforts must be accelerated, and Palestinian prisoners must be released.
Hamas' third priority, according to Al-Hayya, is achieving Palestinian unity through a national dialogue that will aim to reform Palestinian institutions, including the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).
He also stated that Hamas aims to strengthen relations with Arab and Muslim countries and asked these countries to take more concrete measures to increase international pressure on Israel to stop military operations in Gaza.
The final priority presented by the Hamas leader relates to the role of the international community and the United Nations, which he called on to protect the Palestinians and seek accountability for war crimes.
Hamas announced that Khalil al-Hayya has been elected head of the organization's political bureau, replacing Yahya Sinwar, who was killed in an Israeli attack in Rafah in October 2024.
The war in Gaza began in October 2023 after Hamas attacked Israel. According to data cited in the report, the Israeli offensive has caused over 73,000 deaths and about 174,000 injuries, while large parts of Gaza territory have been destroyed before a ceasefire agreement was reached. /Telegraph/
Ukraine has also hit 13 Russian ships in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov over the past night, according to reports from Ukrainian sources.
Among the vessels hit are reportedly 10 cargo ships, two tugboats and an oil tanker.
According to the same sources, Ukraine has hit a total of 196 Russian ships over the past two weeks, intensifying attacks on Russia's naval infrastructure in the region.
These operations, according to Kiev, have affected the movement of Russian supplies and maritime transport, while Crimea is facing increasing isolation from sea routes.
Russia has not yet provided an official comment on these claims, while the reported figures and damages have not been independently verified.
Otherwise, Russia began its invasion of the Ukrainian state on February 24, 2022. /Telegraph/
The US administration is considering the possibility of a military intervention in Mali, as part of efforts to strike at the militant group Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), the most powerful branch of Al-Qaeda in the Sahel region.
If US President Donald Trump authorizes the operation, it would mark the expansion of the US military presence in an eighth country during his second term, writes the Washington Post.
There is debate within the US administration about how to proceed. Some officials, including Sebastian Gorka, the senior director for counterterrorism at the National Security Council, support the direct use of force against the militants. Meanwhile, the Pentagon and the State Department have not confirmed any specific military plans.
The security situation in Mali has deteriorated as the country has moved away from traditional alliances with the West and closer to Russia. The military government in Bamako has sought support from Russian structures, including the Kremlin-linked Africa Corps.
Attacks by armed groups have hit strategic targets and senior government officials. An attack in April also killed Mali's Defense Minister, Sadio Camara.
Washington has criticized Russia's role in the region, calling Moscow an "ineffective security partner" for Mali in the fight against terrorism.
However, analysts warn that a unilateral military intervention could create unforeseen consequences, further destabilizing the region or strengthening rival groups, including branches of the Islamic State in the Sahel.
Security experts argue that, in addition to military operations, political solutions and long-term dialogue are needed, as external interventions in the Sahel have so far failed to bring lasting stability. /Telegraph
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has declared that he will not welcome Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the city, saying he is a person accused of crimes against humanity.
Mamdani said the US government has the option of joining the International Criminal Court (ICC) and implementing its arrest warrant against Netanyahu.
"It's something I want to see happen. We're talking about someone who has been accused of crimes against humanity, someone who has visited this city many times and who has been welcomed by previous mayors," Mamdani declared.
He added that with his arrival at the helm of the city, this approach will change.
"I want to make it clear that this welcome ends with me. I will not welcome Netanyahu or any other war criminal when he comes to this city," he said.
Mamdani's statements come at a time when the war in Gaza and the actions of the Israeli government continue to be the subject of fierce international debate.
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for several officials related to the situation in the Palestinian territories, a decision that has been opposed by Israel and its allies. /Telegraph/
NATO has introduced a new program called "Front Door".
The alliance aims to make it easier for Turkish defense industry companies to access the Alliance's innovation fund, worth 5.3 billion euros. The program was presented during the NATO Summit in Ankara.
The initiative is designed to reduce bureaucratic obstacles and accelerate the involvement of Turkish companies in NATO projects related to the development of advanced military technologies, media reports.
Through the program, Turkish companies will have more opportunities to apply for funding and participate in projects related to artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, cyber defense, space technologies and other strategic areas.
NATO officials emphasized that the goal is to strengthen cooperation with the defense industry of member countries and accelerate the development of innovative technologies that will enhance the Alliance's defense capabilities.
Turkey, which has significantly developed its defense industry in recent years, is expected to be one of the main beneficiaries of this initiative, having greater opportunities to contribute to joint NATO projects and to secure funding from the multi-billion dollar innovation fund. /Telegraph/
A Ukrainian drone attack has hit a convoy of Russian trucks on the land corridor connecting Russia to occupied Crimea, according to footage posted on social media.
The incident occurred near the Chongar checkpoint, on the Russian federal highway R-280 "Novorossiya", one of the main supply routes to the Crimean peninsula.
The released footage shows a powerful explosion hitting several vehicles used by Russian forces. No details have been released about the damage or casualties from this attack.
This attack comes at a time when Russian authorities continue to conduct lengthy vehicle checks at entry and exit points of occupied Crimea.
These checks have caused long traffic columns, creating situations that, according to the Ukrainian side, make vehicles easier targets for drone attacks.
The land corridor to Crimea is an important logistical artery for Russian forces, especially for supplies and the movement of military equipment. /Telegraph/
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, appointing the current commander of the United Forces, Mykhailo Drapatyi, to this post.
Zelensky announced that the decision was made as part of the restructuring of the Ukrainian military leadership.
He said that, together with Mykhailo Drapatyi, Yevhen Hmara and Pavlo Palisa, the way in which the structure of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine should be reorganized has been determined.
The Ukrainian President praised the work of Oleksandr Syrskyi, emphasizing that he has achieved significant results during the defense of Kiev, the counteroffensive in the Kharkiv region, and the operation in the Kursk region.
"Ukraine has come a long way. The defense of Ukraine continues, and every soldier must be treated with dignity. I am grateful to Oleksandr Syrskyi and every one of our soldiers that Ukraine continues to hold strong positions on the battlefield," Zelensky declared.
The Ukrainian leader added that Mykhailo Drapatyi shares the same vision for the future of the Ukrainian army.
Zelensky also announced that he has held talks with Oleksandr Syrskyi and Andrii Hnatov about their future roles in the military and an orderly transfer of duties.
The change in leadership of the Ukrainian army comes at a difficult period of the war, as Ukrainian forces are facing continued pressure from the Russian offensive along the front line. /Telegraph
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