- Centerstage Events

Death of Ozzy Osbourne took centerstage on Tuesday, 22 July, 2025 among all major events across the globe, and remains the highlight of this week's list of center stage events.
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Centerstage events of week 3

A major oil discovery in Poland

Central European Petroleum (CEP) announces a major oil and gas discovery at the Wolin East 1 well off Poland’s Baltic Sea coast—one of Europe’s most significant conventional finds in a decade. Located near Świnoujście, the site holds an estimated 22 million tonnes of crude oil and 5 billion cubic metres of natural gas. The broader 593 sq km concession could contain over 33 million tonnes of oil and 27 billion cubic metres of gas, signaling a major energy breakthrough for Poland and the region.

Monday, 21 July, 2025

RIP Ozzy Osbourne...

Ozzy Osbourne, legendary frontman of Black Sabbath and a defining voice of heavy metal, has died at the age of 76, just weeks after his farewell performance. Known for his dark stage persona and growling vocals, Osbourne was both iconic and controversial—famously biting the head off a bat during a live show. His family announced he passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. Osbourne had publicly revealed his battle with Parkinson’s disease in 2020.

Tuesday, 22 July, 2025

ByteDance announces plans to replace staff with AI

Around 150 TikTok employees in Berlin are on strike after parent company ByteDance announced plans to replace staff with AI, according to trade union ver.di. The affected roles include the entire “Trust and Safety” content moderation team and the Live department handling creator outreach. Ver.di says ByteDance is using China-developed AI models to take over these roles and has refused to engage in negotiations with workers over the job cuts.

Wednesday, 23 July, 2025

Clashes erupt between Thailand and Cambodia...

Clashes have erupted between Thailand and Cambodia in a sharp escalation of their longstanding border dispute, with both nations accusing each other of initiating the violence. Cambodia launched artillery and rocket attacks, while Thailand responded with F-16 airstrikes. At least 14 people—13 civilians and one soldier—have been confirmed dead in Thailand. No casualty data has been released by Cambodia. Over 45,000 civilians have been evacuated from both sides of the border. Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reports that both governments express willingness to de-escalate tensions.

Wednesday, 24 September, 2025

India announces a $565 million line of credit to Maldives...

During a visit to the Maldives, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces a $565 million line of credit and launches free-trade talks with Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu. Marking 60 years of diplomatic ties, Modi emphasizes the Maldives’ strategic importance to India’s Indian Ocean vision and its "Neighborhood First" policy. The visit signals easing tensions following Muizzu’s pro-China election win in 2023. India and the Maldives sign agreements in fisheries, health, tourism, and digital development, while Modi also hands over heavy vehicles to Maldivian defense forces, reinforcing bilateral cooperation.

Friday, 25 July, 2025

UNWFP reports 25% of Gaza’s 2.1 million population faces famine-like conditions...

Israel’s military announces it will begin airdropping aid into Gaza and establish humanitarian corridors for UN convoys starting Saturday night. Daily “tactical pauses” from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Gaza City, Deir al-Balah, and Muwasi aim to scale up humanitarian access. The move follows rising global criticism over civilian deaths during aid efforts and warnings of famine. The UN World Food Programme reports that 25% of Gaza’s 2.1 million population faces famine-like conditions, with nearly 100,000 women and children suffering from severe acute malnutrition.

Saturday, 26 July, 2025

U.S. & EU reach a trade agreement...

The U.S. and European Union have reached a trade agreement, ending months of tensions by setting a 15% tariff on all EU exports to the U.S.—half the 30% rate previously threatened by President Donald Trump. In return, the EU will grant zero-percent tariffs on select U.S. products. The deal was finalized after high-stakes talks between Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Scotland. While von der Leyen welcomed the agreement as a stabilizing step, France’s Minister Benjamin Haddad criticized it as “unbalanced,” despite sector-specific exemptions.

Sunday, 27 July, 2025