Sudais Times – Top Headlines of the Day | July 25, 2025

 

 🗞 Sudais Times | Daily News Highlights – July 25, 2025

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🌍 International & Global Affairs

Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas have collapsed, with U.S. and Israeli negotiators departing Doha after Hamas reportedly declined to engage in meaningful peace terms, worsening the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The WHO warns nearly two million residents face starvation. 

A passenger plane from Angara Airlines crashed near Tynda in eastern Russia, killing around 47 people. The jet vanished from radar before wreckage was found in dense forest. Investigators cite possible bad weather. 

🇬🇧 UK & Europe

Resident doctors in England began a five-day strike, with up to 50,000 NHS practitioners walking out over pay disputes. Despite a recent 22% raise, the BMA says earnings have eroded since 2008. 

EU Commission President von der Leyen is set to meet U.S. President Trump in Scotland this Sunday to discuss a proposed transatlantic trade deal involving new tariffs—amid protests and geopolitical friction. 

Meanwhile, Greenpeace activists staged a bridge protest over fracked gas shipments by abseiling from Scotland’s Forth Road Bridge, abstractly coinciding with Trump’s arrival. 

🌡 U.S. Weather & Consumer Alerts

New York City faces record-setting heat today: temperatures soaring to 98 °F, with humidity pushing the “feels-like” temperature up to 106 °F. A heat advisory and air quality warning are in effect, and severe thunderstorms with wind gusts up to 59 mph are expected between 4–6 p.m.—potentially disrupting the commute. 

📉 Business & Markets

U.S. markets step cautiously: Nasdaq and S&P 500 near record highs, Dow Jones dip 0.7%. Bitcoin fell below $116K, oil prices rose, and gold futures declined. 

U.S. regulators approved the Paramount–Skydance merger (~$8B), boosting Paramount stocks post a $16 M settlement involving former President Trump. 

Intel posted a surprise quarterly loss, wiping out stock gains despite revenue beat. The company announced layoffs (~15% workforce), canceled European expansion, and delayed its Ohio plant project. 

Deckers Outdoor stock surged as revenue hit double‑digits growth—especially Hoka and UGG brands—leading the company to project Q3 revenue up to $1.42 B. 

Newmont showed robust earnings, doubling prior-year profit to $1.43/share and launching a $3B stock buyback, even amid CFO turnover. 

⚽ Sports Highlights

The New York Giants training camp continued under extreme heat. Jaxson Dart touched down in a practice drive, Russell Wilson clicked with rookie Malik Nabers, and a couple of collisions led to players briefly leaving the field but recovering.

✅ Summary

Ceasefire talks collapse amid humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Deadly Russian plane crash claims nearly 50 lives

U.K. doctors strike, and massive trade / environmental protests unfold

New York grips under blistering heat wave set to break temperature records

Market shifts include regulatory moves, major mergers, and mixed corporate earnings