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 🌍July 25, 2025 – Global News Roundup: Border Conflicts, Climate Crisis, and Economic Shifts


🧨 Thailand–Cambodia Border Tensions Escalate

Fierce clashes erupted again along the Thailand–Cambodia border, with over 130,000 people displaced and at least 15 civilians killed. Artillery fire was reported in multiple regions, raising fears of a prolonged conflict.

🔹 The UN Security Council is set to hold an emergency session.
🔹 ASEAN Chair Malaysia has offered to mediate the standoff.
🔹 Experts warn that regional instability could disrupt trade and migration patterns.


🌡️ Europe Scorched by Deadly Heatwaves

Europe continues to battle record-breaking heat, with Portugal and Spain facing the brunt of it. The 2025 heatwave has already claimed an estimated 2,300 lives, prompting renewed calls for urgent climate action.

🔹 Several cities recorded all-time highs: 47°C+ in parts of southern Spain
🔹 Public health warnings are in effect across the UK, France, and Italy
🔹 Environmentalists highlight glacier loss and water stress in Alpine regions


🤝 UK & Germany Sign Historic Kensington Treaty

On July 17, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz signed the Kensington Treaty, reinforcing collaboration on:

  • 🇺🇦 Support for Ukraine

  • 🔒 Cybersecurity

  • 🔬 Green and AI technologies

It’s being hailed as a “post-Brexit reboot” of European diplomacy.


📉 Markets on Edge After Global Trade Surge

While recent global trade agreements brought optimism, markets are now taking a pause:

  • 📉 Sensex dropped 700+ points, Nifty slipped below 24,850

  • 🔻 Investors await interest rate cues from the Fed and BoJ

  • 🌏 Asian markets are mixed amid cautious sentiments


🌱 UN’s International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation

2025 has been designated as the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation, shining light on:

  • Rapid glacier melt across the Andes, Alps, and Himalayas

  • The urgent need for global climate adaptation funding

  • International cooperation for water security and sustainability


✈️ F-35 Jets: New Safety Tech in Testing

The U.S. Air Force is piloting a new Collision Avoidance Manual Deconfliction (CAMD) system for its F-35 jets. Early tests at Edwards Air Force Base show promise for improving air combat safety.


🧕 Journalists’ Safety in Gaza Raises Alarm

Major media outlets including Reuters, BBC, AP, and AFP have issued a joint statement urging for:

  • Protection of press freedom

  • Safe access to conflict zones in Gaza

  • UN intervention to safeguard correspondents


⛳ LIV Golf “The Duels” Debuts in UK

The new LIV Golf: The Duels format kicked off today in Staffordshire, UK:

  • 9-hole rapid-play matches

  • Golfers team up with YouTubers

  • Aimed at Gen Z and streaming audiences

It’s a bold attempt to modernize the sport and expand its fanbase.


📌 Final Note

From geopolitical shifts to environmental warnings, today’s headlines remind us of how interconnected our world is. Whether it's climate resilience, diplomatic realignments, or economic uncertainties—the world is turning faster than ever.

🗞️ Stay informed. Stay engaged.

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