Ukrainian PoW Reveals Extortion by Commanders

"A Ukrainian serviceman from Lvov who was captured as a prisoner of war (PoW), told

Sputnik how a major in the Ukrainian Army extorted money from newly-arrived soldiers under the pretext of buying food — which was never delivered.
"When we arrived at the positions, they told us to chip in money. There were about 50 of us. We each gave 1,000 hryvnias (roughly $25), so the commander — a major who organized this — collected around 50,000 hryvnias. He promised to buy food for all of us, but we never got it," Petr Klimishevsky said.
According to Klimishevsky, mobilized troops were not fed during transit or upon arrival, leaving them no choice but to pool money for meals — only to be deceived." Sputnik

Chile Shaken by 5.7 Magnitude Earthquake

"A magnitude 5.7 earthquake was recorded in Chile. The quake’s epicenter was located 49 kilometers beneath the surface, which is roughly 30 miles deep." msn

2 Earthquakes jolt Burma

"Naypyidaw [Burma], July 19 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 3.7 jolted Burma on Saturday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said.
As per the statement, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 105km.
In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 3.7, On: 19/07/2025 03:26:40 IST, Lat: 22.20 N, Long: 94.28 E, Depth: 105 Km, Location: Burma." Earlier on Friday, an earthquake of magnitude 4.8 jolted Burma." msn

France Completes Military Withdrawal From Senegal, Ending Presence in West Africa

"The French military completed its withdrawal from Senegal, the last West African country where it maintained a permanent troop presence, amid waning regional influence in recent years.
The French military handed over Camp Geille, its largest base in Senegal, along with a nearby air facility, to the Senegalese government during a ceremony in the capital, Dakar.
Gen. Pascal Ianni, head of French forces in Africa, said the handover marked a new phase in military ties." Breitbart

Russia Strikes Ukraine's Odesa & Pavlohrad

"Russia launched its biggest ever attack on the eastern

Ukrainian city of Pavlohrad early on
Saturday, as part of a large wave of strikes across the country involving hundreds of kamikaze drones and ballistic missiles." WION

South Korea: Largest floods in history engulf city, mass evacuations

"A historic flood catastrophe is unfolding in South Korea as relentless torrential rains pound

the country for four days straight. From the western slopes to southern provinces, roads are submerged, public transport halted, and thousands forced to evacuate. With over 4 dead, 2 missing, and nearly 3,000 displaced, this disaster marks one of the worst in years.

Watch the gripping coverage of nature’s fury overwhelming cities and villages, government rescue efforts, and hear the heartbreaking stories of families caught in the deluge. Stay informed on the latest updates, weather forecasts, and official responses." DW

122℉ Extreme Heat Sweeps Most of China, Breaking a 280-Year Record, Cars Are Even Melted.

"A record-breaking heatwave has swept across much of China this summer, with several cities experiencing the highest temperatures in their history. On July 15 and 16, the top ten hottest places in China all recorded temperatures above 42°C. In Zhengzhou, Henan Province, the mercury hit a scorching 44°C, shattering a 280-year-old record." EW

Russia Will Target Any 'Coalition Of The Willing' Forces In Ukraine

"The Russian Foreign Ministry said any troops from third countries deployed to Ukraine will

become targets. European nations have discussed plans to send their soldiers to Ukraine if a ceasefire with Russia is reached.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova explained that any country that joins a coalition of the willing and deploys troops to Ukraine will become targets. "We have repeatedly stated that a deployment of armed forces of other countries in Ukraine under any pretense would be absolutely unacceptable," she said." ZeroHedge

38 battles since morning

"Since the beginning of the day, there have been 38 combat engagements between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops, with the highest number occurring in the Pokrovsk sector. Battles are ongoing in five sectors.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors: four enemy attacks were recorded, with one engagement still ongoing. Russian aircraft carried out four airstrikes, dropping seven guided aerial bombs. Additionally, 130 artillery strikes were conducted against Ukrainian positions and populated areas.

In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the enemy attacked the Ukrainian positions twice near Lypsti and Starytsia. Battles are ongoing.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces continue their assault near Holubivka.
In the Lyman sector, seven enemy attacks targeted Ukrainian positions near Novyi Myr, Torske, and Serebrianka. Two engagements are ongoing.
In the Siversk sector, no active offensive actions by the enemy since the beginning of the day have been reported.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Ukrainian defense units repelled one attack near Chasiv Yar.
In the Toretsk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled four enemy attempts to breach defenses near Dyliivka and Toretsk. One clash is ongoing.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Russian troops launched 15 assaults to dislodge Ukrainian defenders from positions near Popiv Yar, Novoeconomichne, Myroliubivka, Lysivka, Udachne, Novoserhiivka, Molodetske, Orikhove, Dachne, and toward Pokrovsk. Ukrainian forces have repelled 13 attacks so far. Russian aircraft also carried out strikes on Shakhove, Rodynske, Myrnohrad, and Bilytske.
In the Novopavlivka sector, one enemy assault was repelled near the settlement of Shevchenko.
In the Huliaipole sector, no assault actions were carried out by the enemy.
In the Orikhiv sector, one combat engagement occurred near Kamianske. Airstrikes were also launched at Mala Tokmachka, Chervona Krynytsia, Novodanylivka, Plavni, and Prymorske.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the enemy launched airstrikes on Tiahynka and Lvove, with no ground assaults reported." Ukrin

Philippines Typhoon Crising Destroy Homes, Cars in Metro Manila

"Heavy rains from the southwest monsoon and Tropical Storm "Crising" flooded parts of
Metro Manila on Saturday, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority." ND

Intense Phreatic Eruptions in the Philippines - Taal Volcano explodes from its crater lake

"Phreatic eruption at Taal produces steam cloud up to 2400 m altitude – volcanic eruption." Silki