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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as his successor, following days of protests triggered by the dismissal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The reshuffle comes amid internal debate over military strategy and rising civilian casualties.
Persian Gulf monarchies are increasingly frustrated with the US-Iran conflict and may seek new security partnerships, while some states push for escalation and others for de-escalation, according to experts and reports cited by TASS.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to attack Pickaxe Mountain, a fortified underground facility near Iran's Natanz nuclear complex. The site, buried deep under a mountain, is assessed by experts to be beyond the reach of the most powerful US bunker-buster bombs. Construction began in 2020 following sabotage at Natanz, and Iran denies any nuclear activity there.
Data from Brazil shows a significant drop in the area burned in 2025, with the Amazon experiencing its lowest number of fires in 41 years. While experts caution against declaring a lasting trend, the figures mark a positive shift after the devastating fires of 2024.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, threatening global energy supplies and trade routes through the Red Sea. The move escalates the US-Iran war and tests Saudi Arabia's strategic patience, with UN officials warning of further regional confrontation.
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has endorsed former President Macky Sall's candidacy for UN Secretary-General, a significant reversal after years of strained relations. The endorsement followed a Friday meeting, and Faye has instructed his government to fully mobilize support for Sall's bid.
The UNHCR reported that 144 migrants and refugees are dead or missing after a series of maritime incidents off Mauritania's coast. Three rescue operations brought 387 people ashore, but one vessel had 143 fatalities or missing, including two Senegalese children who lost family. Arrivals to the Canary Islands have dropped 61% this year.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is set to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House, marking the first visit by a Lebanese head of state in nearly two decades. The talks come as Beirut pushes for Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon and as regional tensions between the US and Iran escalate.
UN data shows a 37% increase in civilian casualties in Ukraine in the first half of 2026, with 1,396 killed and 7,978 wounded. Russia also saw a 121% rise in civilian deaths. Long-range missile and drone strikes are blamed for the worsening toll.
Monsoon-driven flash floods have killed at least 20 people in Afghanistan's eastern Nuristan province, with around 100 missing and over 80 injured. Rescue operations are underway, hampered by remote terrain and debris.
North Korea and Russia said they reached consensus on all topics during the third round of strategic dialogue between their foreign ministers, discussing the implementation of a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty and plans for high-level visits. Both sides also blamed the United States and its allies for degrading global and regional security, while reaffirming mutual support on key issues.
The Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly has unanimously adopted a resolution calling on Pakistan's federal government to grant the region provisional provincial status, alongside constitutional and political rights. The move, supported across party lines, also urges inclusion in the NFC Award and has been endorsed by the All Parties Hurriyat Conference's AJK chapter.
Senegal has announced its support for former President Macky Sall's candidacy for UN Secretary-General, reversing its previous refusal. The decision follows a meeting between Sall and current President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, and comes despite lingering accusations of repression during Sall's tenure.
The Lebanese army has begun taking security control of three villages in southern Lebanon as part of a US-mediated framework agreement with Israel. The plan faces challenges from Hezbollah's rejection and ongoing attacks, while displaced residents start returning.
US President Donald Trump declared that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested in the US, responding to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's exploration of arresting Netanyahu during the upcoming UN General Assembly. The ICC has an arrest warrant for Netanyahu over alleged war crimes in Gaza.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, prompting several oil tankers to change course. The move threatens key Red Sea shipping lanes and global oil supplies, with multiple sources reporting on the immediate impact.
Four Indian nationals were killed and one injured when a cargo ship, the Golden Leo, was struck by Russian missiles as it left the Ukrainian port of Odesa, according to India's Ministry of External Affairs. Ukraine reported six deaths overall, while the Kremlin said Russia would continue targeting vessels supplying the Ukrainian military. India has summoned the Ukrainian ambassador in a separate incident involving the death of an Indian seafarer on another vessel.
The United States has imposed new sanctions on Sudan's military-led government, accusing it of using chemical weapons in its war against the Rapid Support Forces. Sudan has rejected the allegations as baseless and politically motivated, reaffirming its commitment to international treaties.
Hamas has elected Khalil al-Hayya as the new head of its political bureau, succeeding Yahya Sinwar. Al-Hayya, a founding member and chief negotiator, won an internal run-off against Khaled Meshaal. His first policy speech called for Palestinian unity and national dialogue.
Gabon's President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema begins a three-day official visit to France, underscoring the close relationship between Paris and one of its few remaining allies in Francophone Africa. The visit, accompanied by an 80-strong delegation, highlights ongoing cooperation on manganese and defence, despite concerns over repression at home.