July 4, 2025

Over 100 Palestinians killed as Israel intensifies attacks across Gaza Hindu pilgrimage begins in India-administered Kashmir Russia the first to recognise Taliban government in Afghanistan Iran reopens most airports, airspace after ceasefire with Israel Time to share impact of climate crisis equitably: Türkiye's First Lady

Israel kills 90 Palestinians across Gaza Israeli ministers urge Netanyahu to annex occupied West Bank Multiple casualties as ferry sinks near Bali Pakistan Air Force chief visits US after decade-long gap Turkish FM, Hamas delegation meet in Ankara

Israel kills 80 more Palestinians in Gaza Trump claims Israel ready for Gaza peace deal Azerbaijan, Russia swap protests amid tensions Mamdani confirmed as winner of New York mayoral primary Türkiye hails US move to lift Syria sanctions

Israel continues its brutal war on Gaza Israeli soldiers admit shelling starving Palestinians at Gaza aid points Trump ends US sanctions on Syria Elon Musk blasts Trump’s spending bill, calls for new party Türkiye to host 2026 NATO summit: Erdogan

Israel continues to kill Palestinians in Gaza, block aid Trump exaggerated impact of US strikes: Khamenei 239 children dead in El Fasher as RSF siege starves Darfur Canada resumes US trade talks after dropping tech tax Japan launches satellite to monitor climate

* Israel's genocidal war claims more Palestinian lives in Gaza * Terror attack in Pakistan kills 13 soldiers * Iran warns of ‘crushing’ response if attacked again * Iran bars UN nuclear chief, halts surveillance at nuclear sites * Türkiye eyes active role in Antarctica's future

* Israel kills more Palestinians in Gaza amid truce calls * Gaza ceasefire could be reached 'next week': Trump * Iran holds state funeral for top brass killed by Israel * Rwanda, DRC sign peace agreement in Washington * Development Road Project expected to generate over $50B: Erdogan

Gaza in 'catastrophic situation of genocide' — Spain "Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called the situation in Gaza a ""genocide,"" urging the European Union to suspend its cooperation agreement with Israel. His comments come as Gaza rescuers report Israeli forces have killed 76 more residents in ongoing assaults. Meanwhile, EU leaders have expressed deep concern over the escalating humanitarian crisis and mounting civilian deaths, calling on Israel to lift its blockade on the besieged enclave. " It's not working': Israeli opposition leader calls for end to Gaza genocide " Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has called the ongoing war in Gaza a failure, saying it ""has reached a dead end"" and urging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to end the carnage. In a post on X, Lapid said, “What we are doing in Gaza is not working. The war has reached a stalemate.” He stressed the need to shift focus toward securing the release of captives and called on the leadership to change strategy." Trump says US-China inked trade deal, offers no details "US President Donald Trump announced the United States signed a trade deal with China, though no details have been released. Speaking at a White House event, Trump said, “We just signed with China...,” highlighting it as a step toward opening up the Chinese market. He added that the agreement includes developments that “never really could have happened” before." DRC and Rwanda to sign peace deal in US amid doubts over impact "Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are set to sign a peace agreement in Washington to end years of deadly conflict in eastern DRC. The deal follows months of US-led diplomacy under the Trump administration, which has hailed it as a major achievement. However, concerns remain over the agreement’s vague terms and the political and economic motives behind it." Russia confirms Istanbul remains as venue for Ukraine talks "Istanbul remains the venue for negotiations between Moscow and Kiev, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has confirmed. Responding to a question at a press briefing in Moscow, Zakharova said the timing of the next round will be determined by the heads of delegations. Zakharova also thanked Türkiye for its hospitality and continuous facilitation of the negotiation process. "

Israel kills over 100 Palestinians in Gaza "Israel has killed more than 100 Palestinians in last 24 hours, including many aid seekers, and wounded hundreds others in besieged Gaza. Meanwhile,the UN agency for Palestinian refugees has warned that Palestinians in Gaza face a severe water crisis threatening them with death from thirst, as Israeli strikes and fuel restrictions have crippled the enclave's water infrastructure. " Trump open to Iran nuclear talks " President Donald Trump has said the United States will hold talks with Iran over its nuclear programme next week, following a 12-day conflict with Israel that drew in the US and left hundreds dead and wounded. Trump claimed recent US air strikes had led to the ""total obliteration"" of Iran's nuclear capabilities, setting the programme back ""decades"". He added that the ceasefire he announced earlier in the week was ""going very well."" However, a leaked US intelligence assessment seen by American media suggested the strikes may have delayed Iran's nuclear efforts by only a few months." Israeli military, illegal Zionist settlers kill four Palestinians in occupied West Bank "Israeli military and illegal Zionist settlers have killed at least four Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Three Palestinians were killed in Kafr Malik, a village northeast of Ramallah, where dozens of illegal Israeli settlers stormed the area, set vehicles on fire and attacked residents. At least seven others were wounded, including one person in critical condition." Kenya protests turn deadly "Sixteen protesters were killed and at least 400 wounded, with 83 in serious condition, following protests across Kenya. A rights group said most were killed by police. Protests raged across at least 23 counties and coincided with the first anniversary of demonstrations opposing tax hikes that left 60 people dead and 20 others missing." Zelenskyy seeks to buy US air defence systems "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he had discussed buying US air-defence systems with President Donald Trump during their meeting on the sidelines of NATO's summit in The Hague. He added that Kiev was ready to buy this equipment and support American weapons manufacturers and the two leaders have also discussed a potential joint drone production. "

Palestinian resistance fighters kill seven Israeli occupation soldiers in Gaza " Palestinian resistance fighters have killed seven Israeli occupation soldiers in Gaza. Israel has confirmed the deaths saying an Israeli officer and six soldiers were killed during fighting in the southern Gaza. Meanwhile medics in Gaza have said that at least 50 Palestinians , most of whom were trying to reach food aid, were killed by Israeli gunfire on Tuesday. " Fighting with Iran leaves Israel facing deep financial impact "Israel is facing a staggering economic toll after its 12-day conflict with Iran, with war-related expenses soaring past $5 billion in the first week alone. The Wall Street Journal reported that the daily cost of anti-missile air systems ranged from $10 million to $200 million for Israel. Daily military costs hit $725 million, mostly for offensive operations. Experts estimate the total damage could reach $20 billion when factoring in economic disruptions. Over 10,000 Israelis fled their homes, and over 36,000 sought compensation. With deficits widening, the government is considering spending cuts, tax hikes, or borrowing, potentially threatening a sharp rise in public debt." US to give $30 million to controversial Gaza aid group "The US is giving $30 million to a controversial humanitarian group delivering aid in war-torn Gaza despite grave concerns among several US officials about the month-old operation and the killing of Palestinians near food distribution sites. Washington has backed the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation diplomatically, but this is the first known US government financial contribution to the organisation, which uses private US military and logistics firms to transport aid into Gaza for distribution at so-called ""secure sites.""" Don't expect further American offensive: Trump tells Netanyahu "After US strikes on Iran, US President Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to expect further American offensive military action. A senior White House official said Trump phoned Netanyahu after the American bombing on Sunday and told him not to expect additional US military attacks and that he should seek a diplomatic solution with Iran, " Zohran Mamdani wins New York Democratic Mayoral primary " Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist, is leading New York's Democratic primary, and if elected, he would become the city's first Muslim mayor. Former Governor Andrew Cuomo conceded defeat in the New York City Democratic primary, well-positioning front-runner Zohran Mamdani to become the city's first Muslim mayor. Mamdani has gained support from voters by focusing on bread-and-butter issues, particularly housing affordability and the rising cost of living in America's most populous city. "