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A suicide bomber attacked a crowd gathered for an anti-militant rally in Kabal, Swat Valley, Pakistan, killing at least 14 people, including police officers, and wounding dozens. No group has claimed responsibility, but suspicion falls on the Pakistani Taliban. President Zardari and Prime Minister Sharif condemned the attack.
Recent events in the US, including a congressman's visit to the West Bank and a pivotal Michigan primary, highlight a shifting debate over Israel. Media coverage and political campaigns reflect growing tensions, with pro-Israel spending and Israeli influence operations drawing scrutiny.
The US has surpassed last year's record number of measles infections, with 2,318 to 2,371 cases reported by the end of July. Officials warn that declining vaccination rates and large outbreaks in several states put the country at risk of losing its measles-free status, while experts emphasize the need for increased immunization.
Mauritius's parliament has unanimously voted to criminalise marital rape and introduce harsher sentences for femicide, following a spate of violent attacks on women. The new Domestic Abuse Act also extends protections to same-sex relationships and clarifies economic abuse and coercive control.
US President Donald Trump announced he has cancelled a planned attack on Iran, saying the 'perimeters of a deal' have been agreed. The decision followed a phone call from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who warned against escalating military operations. The potential deal would include the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran's nuclear threat.
President Trump says the US and Israel have agreed to halt new attacks on Iran if a deal can be reached rapidly, citing a request from Iran and regional countries. Iran denies asking for a halt and says it remains on high alert, while the Strait of Hormuz stays shut and diplomatic efforts continue.
A truck bomb exploded outside a police station in the Colombian border city of Cucuta, wounding at least 14 people days before President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella is to be sworn in. The government blamed the ELN rebel group, de la Espriella condemned the attack, and the military deployed thousands of troops for the inauguration.
US President Donald Trump has threatened additional strikes on Iran as the United States presses for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian retaliatory attacks on US allies in the Gulf continue, with Kuwait responding to drone strikes and the US State Department issuing security alerts for Americans in 10 countries.
Spain has installed a 500-metre floating barrier off the coast of Ceuta following a mass migrant crossing that killed at least 67 people. More than 48,000 migrants have been returned to Morocco, while EU governments have called for an emergency meeting.
As Benjamin Netanyahu and Volodymyr Zelenskyy converge on Washington, their visits reflect a world in flux. Zelenskyy appears in ascendance, while Netanyahu's star has fallen, with Trump's erratic leadership reshaping alliances and priorities.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called for an emergency EU interior ministers' meeting after up to 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta, prompting Italy to temporarily restore border controls with Spain. Sánchez criticized the move as 'selfish, polarising and unlawful,' while reports differed on the death toll and the exact number of arrivals.
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni in Kampala ahead of a summit on the future of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). Defence ministers from troop-contributing countries have called for a UN Security Council extension of the mission by 18 to 24 months, citing the expected end of U.S. support in 2026 and the need to prevent a security vacuum.
Overnight Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least nine people and wounded dozens, with residential buildings and warehouses damaged. Reports differ on the death toll, with some citing 15 fatalities, and NATO scrambled warplanes after a missile entered Polish airspace.
Thousands of migrants have returned to Morocco after a massive influx into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, with reports of at least 57 deaths. The crisis has sparked political tensions, with Spain deploying armed forces and accusations of hypocrisy exchanged with Israel.
Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv killed at least four people and wounded more than a dozen, local officials said. The attack followed President Zelenskyy’s warning of a major Russian offensive and his talks with US President Trump on Patriot missile production.
The US Congress is considering two bills that could reshape Washington's policy toward Sudan by placing future action under a stronger legal framework. Human Rights Watch and political analysts see potential but caution that the legislation needs strengthening and faces an uncertain path to law.
The World Meteorological Organization warns a strengthening El Niño could drive global temperatures to new records, with the UN Secretary-General urging an immediate halt to new fossil fuel projects. Scientists say human-caused climate change is amplifying the phenomenon's impacts.
A drone strike on Egypt's Damietta port caused fires on two vessels, marking the first attack of its kind on Egyptian territory as regional conflict intensifies. While no one was injured, the incident has raised concerns about maritime security and potential implications for the Suez Canal. Investigations are ongoing, with suspicions of Houthi involvement, but no group has claimed responsibility.
Hamas has agreed to a US-led peace plan that includes staged disarmament and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, announced by President Trump. International reactions are mixed: the US and some Israeli officials express support, but Israel has not officially endorsed the deal, and doubts persist about implementation.
Palestinians in Gaza respond with hope and skepticism to the announced deal for Hamas to disarm in exchange for an Israeli withdrawal. Despite the agreement, many fear it will not hold, citing continued Israeli strikes and a history of broken promises.