Jul 28, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC

Ukrainian forces executed long-range drone strikes targeting Russian energy and export facilities hundreds of kilometers from the front line, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced. The attacks hit an export terminal in western Rostov Oblast—approximately 250 kilometers from active combat zones—alongside oil infrastructure in the Yaroslavl and Udmurtia regions.

The strikes follow reported Ukrainian drone operations over Moscow, which caused temporary flight suspensions at local airports. Concurrently, Russian forces maintained heavy bombardment across Ukraine. More than 50 drone and artillery strikes hit Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, leaving three people dead and six injured in Nikopol and surrounding areas. Drone attacks were also reported in Zaporizhzhia, wounding four people, including two children.

At the UN Security Council, official Kayoko Gotoh raised concerns over a sharp rise in Ukrainian civilian casualties during July, citing extensive damage to public and commercial infrastructure.

Sources: Investor.bg, Ukrinform

Global crude oil prices declined on Tuesday following reports that the United States and Iran are engaging in discussions to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East. According to market data, Brent crude futures dropped 0.52% to $87.90 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate fell 0.38% to $82.30 per barrel.

The price shift follows statements from US President Donald Trump indicating active negotiations aimed at ending the regional conflict, alongside reports that both nations are currently refraining from launching new strikes. Additional reporting suggested that military actions have been temporarily postponed to allow diplomatic efforts to proceed.

Sources: Investor.bg

A strong El Niño event could temporarily push monthly global average temperatures more than 2°C above pre-industrial levels for the first time in recorded history, according to research from the University of Miami.

Forecasts indicate a 35% to 40% probability that a single month in early 2027 will breach this critical climate milestone. Researchers emphasize that while such a spike would be short-lived, it underscores the compounded impact of natural weather phenomena and human-driven climate change on global weather systems.

Sources: Investor.bg

A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southern Japan on Tuesday, prompting meteorological authorities to issue a tsunami advisory for coastal areas in the region.

According to preliminary reports, the tremor registered at the maximum level of 7 on Japan's national seismic intensity scale, indicating severe ground shaking. Emergency services and local officials are currently assessing potential casualties and infrastructure damage across the affected southern prefectures. Authorities have advised residents near shoreline zones to move to higher ground and remain alert for potential sea-level changes while monitoring official emergency broadcasts.

Sources: Le Figaro

Social media platform X has expanded its financial services by rolling out its X Money product to all paid Premium and Premium+ subscribers in the United States. The release marks a significant step in owner Elon Musk's ongoing strategy to transform the platform into an "everything app."

Initially introduced in late June as a limited test for a small group of high-tier subscribers, X Money allows users to store deposits and conduct peer-to-peer payment transfers directly within the application. The expansion opens financial functionality to a broader user base as the company seeks to build out its payment infrastructure and integrate further transactional tools into its ecosystem.

Sources: Investor.bg