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The UN Security Council and an international coalition have issued urgent warnings of potential mass atrocities in El-Obeid, North Kordofan, as the Rapid Support Forces escalate their campaign. With hundreds of thousands of civilians at risk, calls for maximum pressure on both warring parties to protect civilians are mounting.
The US Treasury has issued a 60-day general license authorizing the production, delivery, and sale of Iranian oil, a move tied to ongoing negotiations in Switzerland aimed at ending the US-Iran conflict. Iran has committed to free transit in the Strait of Hormuz and to allowing IAEA inspectors, while reports of the release of $12bn in frozen assets remain unconfirmed by Washington. Oil prices fell following the announcement.
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan, marking the first high-level talks since Singapore imposed sanctions on Russia. Analysts call the visit pragmatic, tied to Singapore's upcoming ASEAN chairmanship, while Wong reaffirmed Singapore's principled stance on sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the APC has been declared winner of the Ekiti State governorship election, polling 319,224 votes against PDP's Dr. Wole Oluyede's 40,543. The election, held across 2,445 polling units, saw civil society concerns over vote-buying and irregularities, while President Tinubu congratulated Oyebanji.
At a summit in Accra, Ghana, African and Caribbean nations adopted a 19-point plan for reparatory justice, including formal apologies, debt relief, and cultural restitution. The plan marks a united front between the African Union and CARICOM, with committees formed to advance the agenda.
Reports from Iranian state media and a statement by Iran's UN envoy indicate the Iranian delegation left talks in Switzerland after Trump threatened renewed strikes. A diplomat told AFP that talks were still ongoing, and Iran has conditioned any return on ending hostilities in Lebanon.
France has placed half of the country on red alert as temperatures exceed 40C, with emergency measures including school closures and heightened wildfire readiness. The heatwave is affecting Germany and Italy, prompting warnings and adaptation across the continent.
Russian-annexed Crimea has declared a regional emergency as fuel shortages and power cuts, triggered by Ukrainian drone attacks, disrupt daily life. Authorities have suspended civilian fuel sales and tourist activities, while Moscow says it is working to restore supplies.
As climate change drives more frequent and intense heat waves, cities worldwide are implementing adaptation strategies such as expanding green spaces and monitoring urban temperatures. However, experts warn that the pace of change may not be fast enough to protect vulnerable populations from the deadly effects of extreme heat.
Iran's military says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon, citing a breach of the US-Iran agreement. The US military disputes the closure, saying commercial shipping continued, while Iran's foreign ministry denies reports of a full shutdown. The situation remains fluid with talks between the US and Iran set to resume in Switzerland.
Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah was killed in an Israeli strike on a house in Gaza's Bureij refugee camp. The Israeli military said he was a Hamas operative, a claim Al Jazeera rejected. At least 260 Palestinian journalists have been killed since October 2023.
Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and the US convened in Cairo to discuss regional stability, focusing on Libya's political progress, the Palestinian cause, and the recent US-Iran agreement. US advisor Massad Boulos expressed cautious optimism about Libya, citing renewed cooperation between its rival authorities. The dialogue signals a broader US effort to engage Muslim countries on multiple fronts beyond the Iran file.
The UN and humanitarian organizations warn that Sudan's El Obeid faces an imminent ground offensive by the Rapid Support Forces, which could lead to mass atrocities. The UN Security Council and other international actors have called for immediate action to protect civilians.
US Vice-President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland to help launch negotiations with Iranian leaders on curbing Tehran's nuclear programme. The talks, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, aim to build on a fragile interim deal to end the US-Iran war, but are complicated by fighting in Lebanon and disputes over the Strait of Hormuz.
US Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Switzerland for high-level talks with Iran, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, as Tehran announces the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following Israeli attacks in Lebanon. The talks aim to build on a framework agreement, but key disputes remain unresolved.
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon over the weekend killed at least 16 people, according to Lebanese civil defense, testing a ceasefire that took effect Friday. Israel said it was responding to projectiles fired by Hezbollah, while Hezbollah accused Israel of violations and said it remained committed to the truce.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is making his first foreign trip since taking office, visiting Malaysia and China, with trade, infrastructure, and migrant worker protections on the agenda. The choice to skip neighboring India has drawn attention amid strained bilateral relations since the 2024 uprising that ousted Sheikh Hasina.
Diplomatic tensions at the UN boiled over when Israel's ambassador demanded the resignation of an official over a report blacklisting Israel, leading to a shouting match. The UN's annual children-and-armed-conflict report documented a record 38,558 grave violations in 2025, with government forces as the main perpetrators.
The Russian embassy in Moldova has accused Chisinau of unlawfully detaining a Russian national at the airport, subjecting him to harsh interrogations and denying consular access. Separately, Russia's Foreign Ministry summoned Moldova's ambassador over the alleged detention of Russian diplomatic couriers, citing violations of the Vienna Convention.
A US-Iran agreement, reportedly including sanctions relief and military de-escalation, has drawn harsh criticism from Israeli officials and analysts who argue it grants Tehran too much leverage. Reports highlight concerns over the deal's impact on Israel's security and regional stability.