From Salt Bae to Trump: Unmovable podium crashers
After Salt Bae, FIFA promised tighter access. Three years later an even bigger ego proved harder to budge—protected by the full weight of Secret Service protocol
Abbas presses Hamas to quit Gaza as Trump touts cease-fire deal
Abbas urged an immediate cease-fire, release of all captives on both sides and full Israeli withdrawal so the PA can assume control of Gaza
Far-right and migrants riot in Spanish town
The street battles erupted after days of simmering tension triggered by Wednesday’s still-unsolved assault on an 80-year-old Spaniard
Israeli airstrikes kill scores across Gaza
Israeli airstrikes killed 96 Palestinians across Gaza, hitting homes, tents, and aid distribution points and causing major civilian casualties.
US citizen fatally beaten by Israeli settlers near Ramallah
The Israeli army confirmed “violent confrontation involving vandalism, arson and rock-throwing” and said two Israelis were lightly injured
Gaza ceasefire talks snag on Israeli pull-back lines, sources say
Hamas has rejected Israeli maps that would leave about 40 percent of the enclave—including all of Rafah and pockets in the north and east—under Israeli control
Ships post ‘all crew Muslim’ to deter Houthi attacks
Traffic through the southern Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab choke-point has fallen to 32–35 sailings a day, barely half the October 2023 average
Israeli defence chief vows stronger strikes if Iran threatens again
The remarks come weeks after Israel’s 12-day air campaign against Iran in June, which targeted multiple nuclear facilities and sparked fears of regional escalation
UN experts slam US migrant deportations to risky countries
Migrants deported by the US to third countries like South Sudan may face torture or death, experts warn.
Libyan east expels EU delegation after talks collapse in Benghazi
Eastern Libyan authorities expelled an EU delegation after accusing it of breaching diplomatic norms following talks with the rival Tripoli-based government.
Gazans defy Trump-Netanyahu relocation plan, vow to stay
On Monday, Trump welcomed Netanyahu to the White House and spoke of transforming Gaza into the “Riviera of the Middle East”
Two crew killed in Houthi attack on Greek ship
The vessel was struck by sea drones and rocket-propelled grenades launched from speedboats about 50 nautical miles southwest of the Yemeni port of Hodeidah
Syria’s HTS officially removed from US terror blacklist by authorities
The United States has taken Syria’s HTS off its foreign terrorist organization list after Assad’s regime fell
Houthis claim sinking of Greek bulk carrier in Red Sea
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the rebels had warned the crew before striking with “two unmanned boats, five missiles and three drones”
Trump, Netanyahu to meet at White House
This marks Benjamin Netanyahu’s third visit to US since Trump’s return to White House in January
Trump slams Musk for dividing voters with new US political party
Trump criticizes Musk’s America Party plan, calling it a ridiculous idea that risks adding confusion to the established two-party political system.
Khamenei appears in public for first time since 12-day Israel air war
Video released by the broadcaster captured the 85-year-old cleric walking into a government hall where dozens of worshippers were marking Ashura
Two US aid workers injured in Gaza grenade attack
The U.S.- and Israeli-supported group said both victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries and are now in stable condition following the assault
Trump: Gaza ceasefire deal possible next week after Hamas response
Hamas signals willingness to negotiate implementation terms as Israel strikes continue, says media reports
Equatorial Guinea asks ICJ to block mansion sale in Paris
Equatorial Guinea asks the International Court of Justice to block France’s sale of a Paris mansion related to a money laundering case.
Israel kills 15 in Gaza as Hamas weighs Trump’s ceasefire offer
Trump announced on Tuesday that Israel had accepted the framework for a two-month pause during which negotiations would aim to end the 22-month war
US court overrides judge on deporting migrants to South Sudan
The Supreme Court backed Trump in a case over migrant deportations, allowing removals to countries like South Sudan without court hearings.
Russia leads in recognising Afghanistan’s Islamic Emirate
Russia has officially recognised Afghanistan’s Taliban government, signalling a shift in diplomatic relations.
US sanctions Iran oil network, Hezbollah bank
In addition to the oil smuggling network, the Treasury imposed sanctions on Al-Qard Al-Hassan, a Hezbollah-linked financial institution already under scrutiny by U.S. officials
UK lawmakers vote to designate Palestine Action as terrorist group
The move follows a high-profile break-in last month at a Royal Air Force base in southern England, during which Palestine Action activists damaged two aircraft
US prepares to meet African heads of state in early July
The US will host African leaders in Washington next week to focus on trade instead of foreign aid under Trump’s new policy.
Modi boosts defence and economic ties with Ghana
India and Ghana agreed to strengthen security, mining, and trade ties as Modi visits Ghana after three decades.