July 6, 2025

Hamas expressed readiness to enter Gaza ceasefire talks immediately, boosting prospects for a 60-day truce. Israel’s Netanyahu will visit Washington on July 7, 2025, to discuss the U.S.-backed proposal, though Israel has not publicly responded.

Russia launched a record 539 drones on Ukraine, targeting Kyiv, hours after a Putin-Trump call on July 4, 2025. The attack, the largest since the war began, damaged most Kyiv districts, with Ukraine reporting intensified Russian strikes.

Japan canceled flights amid rumors of a catastrophic earthquake predicted by a manga, “The Future I Saw.” Authorities dismissed doomsday hype, but Hong Kong arrivals dropped 11% in May 2025. Japan, seismically active, saw record 3.9 million tourists in April.

A ferry sank off Bali, Indonesia, on July 4, 2025, killing at least five. Thirty people remain missing, with Indonesia’s navy deploying vessels and divers for search efforts. Crowds gathered at a reunion center, awaiting news, as ferry disasters persist in the region.

A wildfire on Crete, Greece, forced thousands, mostly tourists, to evacuate on July 3, 2025. Strong winds fueled the blaze, splitting it into three fronts. Firefighters struggled to contain flames near coastal villages, with evacuees sheltered in Ierapetra.

Two elderly female tourists from the U.K. and New Zealand were killed by an elephant on a walking safari in Zambia’s national park on July 3, 2025. The incident, underscores ongoing safety concerns in wildlife tourism.

A Melbourne synagogue was attacked with arson on July 6, 2025, prompting Australian PM Anthony Albanese to condemn antisemitism. The latest in a series of attacks, it led to heightened security measures and investigations.

A North Korean man crossed the heavily fortified land border into South Korea on July 4, 2025, evading landmines. South Korean troops detained him after a 20-hour operation. Seoul’s military confirmed the incident, with no further details released.

A Chinese warship entered Japan’s territorial waters near Hokkaido on July 5, 2025, prompting a protest from Tokyo. Japan’s Defense Ministry reported the vessel lingered for hours, escalating tensions amid ongoing disputes over East China Sea islands.

A heatwave in southern India killed 12 people in Andhra Pradesh on July 4, 2025. Temperatures hit 45°C, straining power grids. Authorities issued health warnings and set up cooling centers, as the region braces for worsening heat.

Mexico’s Popocatépetl volcano erupted on July 3, 2025, spewing ash and gas, grounding flights in Mexico City. The eruption, the strongest in five years, prompted evacuation warnings for nearby villages. No injuries were reported.

South Africa’s navy rescued 35 migrants from a sinking boat off Cape Town on July 5, 2025. The vessel, carrying West African nationals, was en route to Europe. Survivors were detained for immigration violations, with investigations ongoing.

A cyberattack targeted Germany’s federal police on July 4, 2025, exposing officer data. Authorities suspect Russian state-backed hackers, citing similar attacks on European agencies. The breach disrupted border security operations, with mitigation efforts underway, per The Washington Post.

Hundreds of pilot whales stranded on New Zealand’s Stewart Island on July 6, 2025, with 50 dead. Rescue teams and volunteers are aiding survivors, but rough seas hinder efforts. Mass strandings, common in the region, remain unexplained, according to CBS News.

Haiti’s transitional government extended a state of emergency in Port-au-Prince on July 3, 2025, amid escalating gang violence. Over 4,000 deaths were reported in 2025, with Kenyan-led police struggling to restore order.

Ethiopia’s parliament approved a $21 billion budget on July 5, 2025, prioritizing infrastructure and debt repayment. The plan, reliant on foreign loans, aims to stabilize the economy despite ongoing Amhara region conflicts, which displaced thousands.