Heavy rain and flash floods during Pakistan’s monsoon season have killed 32 people, including 16 children, with significant damage to infrastructure in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, and Balochistan. Emergency responses are in progress to aid affected communities.
Hundreds in Bangkok demand Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s resignation following a leaked call with Cambodia’s ex-leader amid border dispute tensions. Protests remain peaceful as authorities bolster security.
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in at least 49 fatalities, as U.S. President Donald Trump hints at a possible ceasefire agreement within the next week. International calls for peace grow as the humanitarian crisis worsens.
Iran declared no plans for new nuclear talks with the U.S. after a conflict with Israel and accused Washington of overstating military strike impacts. Iran remains skeptical about negotiating with the U.S. and has implemented a new bill limiting cooperation with the UN nuclear framework.
An Israeli airstrike in central Gaza killed 18 Palestinians collecting flour amid severe food shortages. The incident, amid ongoing conflict and accusations against Hamas, highlights challenges in humanitarian aid distribution and impacts on civilians in Gaza.
The Trump administration denies allegations that Iran moved enriched uranium prior to US airstrikes, as debates continue over the impact of military actions on Iran’s nuclear program. President Trump seeks credit for authorizing the strikes and quickly announcing a ceasefire with Iran.
President Donald Trump attended a NATO summit in The Hague, where leaders agreed to increase defense spending in response to Trump’s demands. The summit’s historic decision aims to bolster NATO’s collective defense capabilities and reaffirm the alliance’s commitment to mutual protection and strategic collaboration.
Vietnam’s National Assembly has reduced the number of offenses punishable by death, eliminating the death penalty for eight crimes including espionage and corruption. This reform will take effect in July, decreasing eligible capital offenses from 18 to 10 in a major legal system overhaul.
The ICC Prosecutor’s Office has urged the rejection of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s interim release request, citing his flight risk and potential to obstruct justice. The hearing on charges related to crimes against humanity is scheduled for September 23, 2025.
Israeli forces allegedly killed 21 and injured 150 people waiting for aid in Gaza, according to the civil defense agency. The incident occurred near a distribution site and highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian territory.