“Tragedy in Dhaka: Bangladesh Air Force Jet Crash Claims at Least 27 Lives, Many Students Among Victims” – 7/22/2025, 6:21:12 AM

Here are the latest major world news updates as of July 22, 2025:

• Bangladesh Air Force Jet Crash: A Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into a school in Dhaka, resulting in at least 27 deaths, including many students. Dozens remain critically injured. This tragic incident occurred shortly after takeoff on Monday afternoon[2][1].

• Gaza Conflict: Twenty-five countries have called for an end to the ongoing war in Gaza. The World Health Organization reported that its staff residence and warehouse in Gaza were attacked by Israeli forces, as Israel expands military operations to the central city of Deir el-Balah. There are growing international calls for an immediate ceasefire[1][2].

• Russia-Ukraine War: Moscow and Kyiv have experienced intensified drone strikes, with both sides ramping up cross-border attacks. These escalations come as leaders position for possible ceasefire talks, with July on course to set new records for attack intensity[1].

• Kremlin and Trump Talks: The Kremlin has signaled openness to potential talks between President Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in Beijing this September, should Trump attend upcoming commemorative events[2].

• Japan Political Developments: Japan’s government has lost control in the upper house election, which could significantly impact domestic policy and ongoing tariff negotiations with the United States[1].

• Taliban in Afghanistan: The United Nations has expressed concern over the Taliban’s recent arrests of Afghan women and girls for alleged dress code violations, highlighting ongoing human rights issues in the country[1].

• US Media and Politics: The White House has barred The Wall Street Journal from covering Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to Scotland, allegedly in response to the newspaper’s reporting on a controversial birthday message Trump wrote to Jeffrey Epstein[2].

These stories reflect significant developments in international security, politics, and humanitarian issues.