Fourteen elephants have mysteriously died in southern Kenya, marking the highest number of elephant deaths recorded in this area in decades. Authorities have launched an urgent investigation to determine the cause of death.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the White House for high-level talks with President Donald Trump. The meeting comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, with growing domestic pressure in the U.S. for a more assertive stance on regional conflicts.
According to an exclusive Reuters report, China has begun mass production of domestically developed immersion DUV lithography equipment, marking a significant step toward semiconductor self-sufficiency.
A judge has blocked Minnesota from enforcing its prediction market ban, clearing the way for platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket to operate in the state.
Bitcoin shed about 2% as South Korea’s Kospi plunged 11% and the U.S. Senate shelved the crypto market structure bill, leaving the market facing a pivotal Fed decision on Wednesday.
According to BBC News, the U.S. delegation walked out of a UN Security Council meeting during France’s remarks. The diplomatic incident followed the U.S. joining North Korea and Russia in voting against extending the term of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
According to BBC News, pop star Ariana Grande is suing to discover the identity of hackers who obtained unreleased photos and songs.
According to Reuters, a strong earthquake in Japan has injured at least 50 people and severely disrupted power and transportation in affected areas. Rescue operations are underway.
Nine industry leaders including BlackRock and Strategy have announced the formation of the Bitcoin Security Consortium, committing $15 million to fund post-quantum cryptography research to address potential future security threats that quantum computing may pose to the Bitcoin network.
Brent crude oil prices broke through the $100 per barrel mark on July 23, rising over 5% in a single day for the first time since May. Escalating tensions in the Middle East and threats to Red Sea shipping have sharply increased concerns about global energy supply disruptions.