1. Ukraine War Spills Deeper Into Russia as Senior General Killed in Moscow Car Bomb

Ukrainian forces carried out strikes on targets inside Russia, including an oil terminal, an ammo depot and a drone-launch site in Krasnodar. The same day, a car bomb in Moscow killed Russian General Fanil Sarvarov, with Kyiv’s security service widely blamed. Together, the attacks underline how the conflict has moved far beyond the traditional front line and into Russia’s interior.

1. Israeli Airstrike Near Sidon Escalates Cross-Border Clash With Hezbollah

Israeli jets hit a vehicle near the coastal city of Sidon in southern Lebanon, killing at least three people. The strike is part of ongoing exchanges of fire between Israel and Hezbollah along the Lebanon border. Each new attack raises fears that the Gaza war could ignite a wider regional conflict.

1. China Slaps Provisional Tariffs of Up to 42.7% on EU Dairy Products

Beijing announced temporary anti-subsidy and anti-dumping duties on a broad range of European dairy imports, including milk and cheeses. China argues that EU subsidies are unfairly undercutting domestic producers. Brussels sees the move as retaliation for European tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, further intensifying the EU–China trade dispute.

1. Gold Prices Hit All-Time High Above $4,380 an Ounce

The global gold price surged to around $4,383 per ounce, marking a new record. Investors are betting on future interest-rate cuts in the US, while central banks keep buying bullion as a hedge. Geopolitical tensions and market volatility are also pushing more money into gold as a perceived safe haven.

1. India and New Zealand Conclude Free Trade Agreement With $20 Billion Investment Pledge

New Delhi and Wellington announced they have finalized a free trade agreement after rapid negotiations. The deal expands tariff preferences and market access for Indian exports into New Zealand. In return, New Zealand has pledged to channel roughly $20 billion in investment into the Indian economy over the next 15 years.

1. Ukraine War Spills Deeper Into Russia as Senior General Killed in Moscow Car Bomb

Ukrainian forces carried out strikes on targets inside Russia, including an oil terminal, an ammo depot and a drone-launch site in Krasnodar. The same day, a car bomb in Moscow killed Russian General Fanil Sarvarov, with Kyiv’s security service widely blamed. Together, the attacks underline how the conflict has moved far beyond the traditional front line and into Russia’s interior.

1. Israeli Airstrike Near Sidon Escalates Cross-Border Clash With Hezbollah

Israeli jets hit a vehicle near the coastal city of Sidon in southern Lebanon, killing at least three people. The strike is part of ongoing exchanges of fire between Israel and Hezbollah along the Lebanon border. Each new attack raises fears that the Gaza war could ignite a wider regional conflict.

1. China Slaps Provisional Tariffs of Up to 42.7% on EU Dairy Products

Beijing announced temporary anti-subsidy and anti-dumping duties on a broad range of European dairy imports, including milk and cheeses. China argues that EU subsidies are unfairly undercutting domestic producers. Brussels sees the move as retaliation for European tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, further intensifying the EU–China trade dispute.

1. Gold Prices Hit All-Time High Above $4,380 an Ounce

The global gold price surged to around $4,383 per ounce, marking a new record. Investors are betting on future interest-rate cuts in the US, while central banks keep buying bullion as a hedge. Geopolitical tensions and market volatility are also pushing more money into gold as a perceived safe haven.

1. India and New Zealand Conclude Free Trade Agreement With $20 Billion Investment Pledge

New Delhi and Wellington announced they have finalized a free trade agreement after rapid negotiations. The deal expands tariff preferences and market access for Indian exports into New Zealand. In return, New Zealand has pledged to channel roughly $20 billion in investment into the Indian economy over the next 15 years.