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A US initiative led by presidential adviser Massad Boulos proposes unifying Libya's rival governments, integrating institutions, and attracting American investment. The plan has gained backing from eastern-based figures including Abdul Hakim Belhaj, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with LNA deputy commander Saddam Haftar to discuss military unification and lasting peace.
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a corruption investigation into the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, a fictitious agency that was allocated 1.3 billion naira in Nigeria's 2026 budget. The entity reportedly secured office space in Abuja's Federal Secretariat and opened bank accounts, despite not existing under law. A man claiming to be its director-general faces charges of forgery and impersonation.
As the US and Iran exchange strikes for a second night, Gulf countries hosting US military installations find themselves in a precarious position. From Bahrain and Kuwait to Qatar and Saudi Arabia, the renewed fighting threatens to disrupt the region, with Iran already targeting US sites in two Gulf states.
United Nations bodies and rights groups are urging Israel to release Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, detained since December 2024. Reports of abuse and arbitrary detention have prompted calls for his immediate release, while Israel defends its actions under the Unlawful Combatants Law.
Russia's newly appointed Commissioner for Human Rights, Yana Lantratova, has reported progress on prisoner exchanges with Ukraine and the return of civilians detained from the Kursk Region. She expects further returns through a humanitarian channel with Ukraine's ombudsman and says preparations for more prisoner-of-war swaps are underway.
A UN inquiry led by retired Indian judge S. Muralidhar has found that at least 20,179 Palestinian children were killed by Israeli security forces since October 2023, drawing attention to the systematic targeting of civilians and renewed focus on India's ties with Israel.
Bedfordshire Police have launched an international manhunt for Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, after his wife and two daughters were found dead at their home near Bedford. The suspect, a British citizen of Zimbabwean heritage, is believed to have fled the UK to Zimbabwe. Tributes have been paid to the victims, described as much-loved members of their community.
An Israeli strike in Gaza City killed Mohamed al-Wahidi, a Palestinian aid official who helped organize World Cup screenings, along with three others, hours before the Argentina-Egypt match. The Israeli military said al-Wahidi was not the intended target, and the strike was aimed at a Hamas militant.
Cuba's foreign minister accused the US of an 'act of war' over fuel restrictions amid a third nationwide blackout, while US Ambassador Mike Waltz blamed Cuba's government for the crisis. The exchange at the UN highlights deepening tensions between the two nations.
The US is pressing donor countries to stop funding UNRWA, citing alleged Hamas infiltration, while UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for continued support, warning of a funding shortfall's impact on Palestinian refugees.
The ABC and SBS are set to face scrutiny at the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion over their Middle East coverage. Australia's antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal has called for an independent oversight committee, while the ABC has rejected allegations that its journalism contributed to antisemitism.
South Korea's acting national police chief is returning early from the U.S. amid growing controversy over the police handling of a high-profile murder case, with allegations of ties between local investigators and the suspect's father, a serving police officer, prompting a special investigation.
Zimbabwe's government says more than 78,000 citizens have returned from South Africa since May, with thousands repatriated through official programs and many more self-funding their journeys. President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appealed for private sector support to continue the repatriation effort, which follows anti-immigrant protests and threats in South Africa.
A midtown Manhattan building being converted from offices to luxury apartments was deemed unstable after two support columns buckled, forcing evacuations of nearby buildings, including a school and diplomatic missions. Emergency repairs are underway and no injuries have been reported.
Nearly a month after devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, the death toll has risen to at least 3,685, according to official figures, though reports vary widely. The UN estimates 50,000 people may still be missing, and US sanctions are complicating relief efforts.
Three tankers, including a Qatari LNG vessel, were struck in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Qatar to summon Iran's deputy ambassador and warn of legal responsibility. The US revoked a licence for Iranian oil sales amid rising tensions over navigation fees and regional security.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly urged US President Donald Trump not to sell F-35 fighter jets to Türkiye, warning it would disrupt the Middle East power balance. Trump, meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at a NATO summit in Ankara, said he would consider reversing the ban. The dispute adds to existing tensions between the leaders over Iran policy and regional security.
The High Court of Justice is considering a petition by Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI) seeking the release of 14 Palestinian Gazan doctors held in administrative detention, including Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya. The state argues the detentions are justified under the Unlawful Combatants Law, citing individual security reviews and potential harm to state security.
A new UN SDG Progress Report shows significant global advances in water access, HIV treatment, and electricity, yet warns that conflict, climate change, and financial shortfalls leave one in ten in extreme poverty and many goals off track.
Lawyers for Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, a detained Gaza hospital director, say he was severely beaten by Israeli prison guards and is at risk of dying. The Israel Prison Service has rejected the allegations as false. The UN has weighed in on his detention.