UN condemns intensification of Israeli attacks in Gaza: 57 Palestinians killed in a week
The UN condemned Israeli strikes in Gaza that killed 57 Palestinians, including six children, in one week.
Lebanese President asks US to support withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun seeks US support for Israeli troop withdrawal and army control over Hezbollah areas.
China accuses Japan of attempting to revise its non-nuclear policy
China criticizes Japan’s defense minister for discussing nuclear weapons policy, calling it a threat to regional stability.
US Bombs Southern Iran; Tehran Strikes Bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan
American forces carried out night bombings after President Donald Trump stated that Tehran “will pay dearly” for the deaths of American military personnel.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces reduction in electricity bill taxes
Details and financing
On the second day after taking office, Andy Burnham reported that VAT on household electricity bills will be abolished from 1 October.
Russian military ship conducted live-fire exercises near the UK coast
The ship, monitored by the Royal Navy, conducted artillery exercises south of Plymouth on Monday.
US Defense Secretary Hegseth Replaced Civilian Protection Staff with AI Before Iran War
This was reported by The New Republic, citing The Intercept.
Judit Polgar Declines Presidency of Hungary Following Peter Magyar’s Proposal
Search for a new candidate
Magyar proposed making Polgar, considered the greatest chess player in history, president in a social media post on Sunday evening.
Israel refused to help Ukraine to avoid ‘annoying Russia,’ says former UK defense minister
The former head of the UK’s defense department wrote about this in a post on X.
Nigeria and Ghana call on African Union to address ‘Afrophobic protests’ in South Africa
Nigeria and Ghana condemned recent Afrophobic protests in South Africa and seek African Union intervention.