Russia Strikes Ukraine Steel Plant as Kyiv Hits Moscow Region

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia launched a fresh wave of overnight airstrikes across Ukraine, killing two people and injuring 14 at a major steel plant in Kryvyi Rih, while Ukraine carried out a large drone attack on the Moscow region that killed one person and set fire to a warehouse operated by Russia’s leading e-commerce retailer.

Europe’s Heatwaves Expose a Growing Insurance Gap

LONDON, United Kingdom — Europe’s increasingly severe heatwaves are inflicting growing financial losses on businesses while exposing a major gap in traditional insurance coverage, as disrupted customer activity, lower worker productivity and rising operating costs leave companies carrying much of the risk.

Donald Trump Envoys Push Gaza Peace Plan in Cairo Talks

CAIRO, Egypt — US President Donald Trump’s envoys Jared Kushner and Nickolay Mladenov met Egyptian, Qatari and Turkish mediators in Cairo on Sunday as Washington sought to advance its Gaza peace plan, while Israeli airstrikes continued across parts of the enclave.

Donald Trump Iran Economic Pressure: What Options Does the US Have?

WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump has vowed to intensify economic pressure on Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning that Washington could announce measures against Tehran as soon as next week. The possible moves come after months of additional US sanctions targeting Iran’s energy, shipping and financial networks since the Iran war began in February.