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Jordan convened an emergency meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers in Amman to rally support for its custodianship of Jerusalem's holy sites, with Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi warning of a potential religious conflict. The meeting followed tensions over the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, including a mass visit by religious right Israelis in July.
Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive former health official, has won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, defeating establishment-backed Representative Haley Stevens. The narrow victory signals a shift in the party's direction and sets up a general election battle against Republican Mike Rogers.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel did not agree to the US-backed plan for Gaza, despite assurances that Israeli forces would only withdraw after Hamas disarms. The comments come as far-right ministers within his coalition push for a new vote on the plan, and as tensions rise over the ceasefire's implementation.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya that Tehran will support any decision made by Palestinian leaders in ongoing negotiations, as the US-backed Board of Peace announced a disarmament agreement. Reports also indicate IRGC officials urged Hamas not to sign the deal.
Russian missile attacks on Kyiv and its surrounding region killed at least 17 people, while Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory, including Kirov and Wildberries warehouses, killed six. Both sides continue long-range exchanges with civilian casualties rising.
US President Donald Trump called the new Gaza peace deal a 'historic breakthrough,' but implementation has stalled. The deal is more detailed than previous efforts, and Hamas has agreed to disarm, yet Israel demands disarmament before any troop withdrawal. Experts suggest Trump may push Israel, though political pressures could complicate acceptance.
Discussions between Washington and Kyiv on licensing Patriot missile production in Ukraine are ongoing, even as President Trump publicly cast doubt on the deal. Ukrainian officials say the country urgently needs new anti-ballistic missiles to defend against Russian strikes, with production timelines ranging from 12 months to five years.
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun outlined plans to enhance South Korea's defense and nuclear capabilities, including securing conditions for nuclear-powered submarines and uranium enrichment, in a policy briefing to President Lee Jae Myung. He also emphasized strengthening the U.S. alliance and diplomatic outreach to G7, NATO, and ASEAN.
The Trump administration has revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador to the US, citing retaliation for visa denials and stalled approval of a new US ambassador. Brazil condemned the move as interference in its October election, amid escalating tensions with the US and Argentina.
Thousands gathered in Gaza City for a mass funeral for 112 members of two families killed in an Israeli air raid in November 2023, whose remains were recovered nearly three years later. The event highlighted the ongoing grief and the broader toll of the conflict, with over 73,000 Palestinians reported dead since October 2023.
Russian forces attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles, killing one woman and injuring at least 12 others. The strike hit residential buildings, and authorities warned of more attacks as Ukraine urged allies for additional Patriot missile interceptors.
Lebanon and Israel resumed US-sponsored talks in Rome, with Beirut pressing for a complete Israeli withdrawal from the south. Hezbollah has rejected the agreement, while Italian and US officials urge a cautious, constructive approach.
UNICEF has called on all parties in the Ukraine conflict to uphold international humanitarian law after recent attacks in Russia's Belgorod Region and near Gelendzhik killed and injured children. The UN also voiced opposition to any attacks causing civilian casualties, especially among children. Russian authorities report rising child death tolls from these incidents.
A 52-year-old vegetable vendor in Kherson, Ukraine, survived a drone attack that was caught on video and shared by President Zelensky. The man sustained shrapnel wounds and a concussion. Ukrainian officials condemned the attack as a 'barbaric war crime.'
Israel, Lebanon, and the US are in talks about which countries will verify that areas cleared of Hezbollah are weapon-free, with Italy emerging as a candidate. Meanwhile, the Lebanese Armed Forces face legal restrictions under Article 14 of the constitution that prevent them from searching private properties in pilot zones, raising questions about enforcement.
A sharp increase in migrant arrivals in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta has raised questions over whether Morocco deliberately eased border controls. Rabat denies the charge, blaming misinformation and trafficking networks, while analysts caution against jumping to conclusions and note the timing coincided with Morocco's Throne Day.
Overnight drone attacks in Russia near Moscow and St Petersburg killed at least five people, while Russian strikes in Ukraine's Sumy region killed two children and an elderly woman. Reports also detail a serviceman shooting in Crimea and escalating Black Sea shipping attacks.
U.S.-brokered peace efforts for Sudan face renewed hurdles after the Rapid Support Forces rejected demands to withdraw from cities, while the Sudanese Armed Forces insist on full RSF withdrawal. Meanwhile, the conflict has fragmented into multiple armed coalitions, complicating any potential truce.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar traveled to Jordan for a ministerial meeting on the situation in occupied Jerusalem, where he met with Jordanian officials and other counterparts. The meeting aimed to unify positions on the deteriorating situation in the region, and Dar reaffirmed Pakistan's support for the Palestinian cause.
Moscow is pressing Austria to issue visas to Russian diplomats, with Ambassador Andrey Grozov citing Vienna's obligations as host country. The dispute highlights broader Western moves restricting Russian diplomatic travel, including new notification requirements and a reported denial after eight months.