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Morocco's King Mohammed VI has named a major highway after US President Donald Trump, in recognition of his 2020 decision to support Morocco's claim over Western Sahara. The move has drawn attention due to its timing and the ongoing dispute over the territory, with the Polisario Front and Algeria expressing opposition.
US President Donald Trump says his Board of Peace has reached a 'historic' agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, as part of his 20-point plan. Negotiators from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey met in Cairo to discuss implementation, while Israel has yet to comment officially.
Pakistan has insisted that negotiations between the US and Iran remain ongoing, even as Washington launched a heavy wave of strikes in retaliation for attacks on Jordan. The conflict has widened, with Saudi Arabia joining US strikes in Iraq, Egypt facing its first drone attack, and Jordan and Kuwait reporting new incidents.
US President Donald Trump announced that the Board of Peace has reached a 'historic' agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, with Israel to withdraw as disarmament is completed. Hamas officials confirmed an agreement, but Israel has not responded, and experts express skepticism about both sides' willingness to follow through.
The UN Security Council held its first closed-door straw poll on Thursday to assess support for seven candidates from Africa and Latin America vying to succeed Antonio Guterres as secretary general. Guterres' term ends on December 31, 2026, with the next chief taking office on January 1, 2027. The process requires nine votes for selection and no veto from any permanent member.
Russia has voiced support for the United Nations' renewed push to resolve the Cyprus issue, as UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made a landmark visit to the island. Guterres met with leaders from both communities to assess prospects for restarting stalled negotiations.
Khalil El-Halabi, a 44-year UNRWA veteran, writes in the Jerusalem Post about losing his home and breaking his arm during an evacuation, while urging leaders and US President Donald Trump to pursue dialogue over war.
The US Treasury imposed fresh sanctions on entities and individuals in China, India, Russia, and Iran tied to Mahan Air and the IRGC, while also targeting eight tankers and 10 entities in a separate round. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the Iranian economy as being in freefall and warned that support for the IRGC or Mahan Air sustains a terrorist enterprise.
Iran has formally asked the International Maritime Organization to condemn a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea that killed a crew member. Tehran also says it has dropped plans for retaliation after Kyiv's apology, but insists on accountability.
Iran's Armed Forces have carried out drone strikes on US military facilities in Bahrain and Jordan, targeting fuel tanks, warehouses, and other infrastructure. The attacks come amid a renewed escalation in US-Iranian tensions following the breakdown of a ceasefire agreement.
At least four Palestinians, including two children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza as mediators held talks with Hamas in Cairo to advance a US-brokered peace plan. The strikes hit Khan Younis, Bureij, and Gaza City, while negotiators reported progress on disarmament and governance.
Police in London arrested 117 people at a rally outside Westminster Magistrates' Court supporting Palestine Action, a group proscribed as a terrorist organisation in the UK. The protest, organised by Defend Our Juries, marked the first such demonstration since Andy Burnham became prime minister, and drew criticism from activists who say the government is undermining civil liberties.
The IDF detained and returned two Israelis who crossed into Syrian territory near Mount Hermon, the latest in a series of incursions by right-wing activists seeking to establish settlements. More than 150 suspects have been caught in 16 attempts, while Syrian media reported a separate IDF raid in Quneitra.
Lebanese lawyers have filed a complaint against billionaire banker Antoun Sehnaoui, accusing him of communicating with Israel after he allegedly co-hosted a dinner attended by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington. An arrest warrant has been issued and the case may be transferred to a military tribunal, where Sehnaoui could face treason charges.
Congressional Democrats have asked the Pentagon to explain why wounded US soldiers allegedly went without adequate care after a March drone strike in Kuwait, while reporting indicates Iranian attacks have wounded dozens in Jordan. The Pentagon has declined to comment on the letter, and officials cite operational security for not disclosing casualty details.
The United States military conducted strikes on Iran in retaliation for Iranian attacks on US bases in Jordan, with Central Command describing the action as a 'powerful response.' The strikes lasted two hours and hit dozens of targets, as reported. The conflict has drawn in regional proxies, with Saudi Arabia and the US also striking militant bases in Iraq and Israel accusing Hezbollah of a truce violation.
The Lahore High Court has granted interim protective bail to Noreen Niazi, sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, in a case registered by Pakistan's National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency over social media content deemed offensive. The case stems from her remarks about last year's India-Pakistan military conflict, which she alleged was orchestrated to improve the military's image.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump discussed a range of options for dealing with Iran, from a negotiated deal to continued blockade and potential military action. Netanyahu denied pressuring Trump to escalate the conflict and expressed skepticism about a deal with Iran. The discussions also covered Israel's military presence in southern Syria and future US military aid to Israel.
Shell reported $9.84bn in net profit for the second quarter, more than double year-on-year and its strongest quarterly result in four years, as oil and gas prices surged due to the Middle East conflict. Production in its integrated gas division fell 30% amid a strike in Qatar. Environmental campaigners renewed calls for a windfall tax.
Israeli forces detained at least 15 Palestinians in overnight raids across the occupied West Bank, while settler attacks intensify and the UN warns they are at an all-time high. The escalation comes as Israel's government fast-tracks settlement expansion, three months before general elections, with analysts linking the moves to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political ambitions.