WAR IN UKRAINE
Russian Grain Exports Nearly Halted, Losses at $15 Billion
After Ukrainian strikes on Black Sea and Azov Sea ports, key terminals have been shut down, and the head of the Russian Grain Union speaks of catastrophic damage.
WAR IN UKRAINE
Research: More than 239,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified
Independent Russian media outlet Mediazona and the BBC's Russian Service have identified by name 239,354 Russian soldiers killed since the start of the invasion in February 2022.
WAR IN UKRAINE
Mediazona and BBC: Russia Suffered Its Biggest Losses in July Since January 2025
Ukraine's Defense Ministry reported the highest monthly losses for the Russian military since January 2025, while independent media have recorded nearly a quarter of a million identified fatalities since the start of the invasion.
World
Natural Disasters in 2026 Cost $100 Billion
Although global economic losses in the first half of the year fell significantly compared to 2025, reinsurer Swiss Re stresses that the danger is not over. Hurricanes, earthquakes, and increasingly destructive wildfires threaten in the remainder of the year.
World
Ukraine Destroys the Empire of Russia's Richest Woman: 23 Warehouses in Flames, $5.9 Billion in Losses
Since mid-July 2026, Kyiv has systematically targeted the logistics centers of Wildberries, an online giant holding a tenth of Russia's retail market. Tatyana Kim condemns the strikes as terrorism, but an investigation shows the platform also sold military equipment.
Croatia
Zmijavci Records Positive Natural Increase but Still Struggles with Demographic Losses
Croatia
Drought in Slavonia: Farmers Face Losses, Corn Yields Plummet Dramatically
World
Russia Has Lost Nearly One and a Half Million Soldiers
World
Zelensky: Ukraine Ready for All Formats of Negotiations, Russian Losses Exceed 30,000
WAR IN UKRAINE
Russia Stockpiled Missiles for Months
According to available information, Russia has accumulated a significant number of Kalibr and Iskander-K cruise missiles, which are likely to be used on a large scale as part of upcoming combined attacks.
World
El Niño Threatens Record Heat, Shark Migrations, and $10 Trillion in Losses
Scientists warn that this year's El Niño could be the strongest ever recorded, already bringing a heatwave to South Korea and increased shark sightings along US coasts.