Prime Minister Netanyahu’s renewed Gaza offensive plan sparks military caution, opposition from hostage families, and fears of worsening international isolation.

Netherlands has rejected recognising Palestinian state now, and warns that Israel’s war in Gaza undermines its own security and identity

The US has sanctioned 18 entities, individuals accused of aiding Iran in evading sanctions and funding weapons programmes.

Israeli PM insists on security perimeter and Arab-led governance, while UN warns of deepening Gaza famine crisis

Cambodia credits Trump’s “visionary diplomacy” for ceasefire with Thailand after deadly clashes displaced over 300,000 people

US Senator questions Intel CEO’s links to Chinese firms amid national security concerns and federal defense funding involvement

Amid rising tariffs, Apple commits $100bn to US expansion, aiming to boost local production and avoid penalties

UCLA faces $584 million in suspended federal funds after civil rights allegations and settlement over antisemitism claims

Wilmore retires at 62 after 464 days in space, a historic mission delay, and decades of decorated service to NASA

Trump’s sweeping tariffs on over 90 countries take effect, targeting global trade partners and pushing for domestic economic reinvestment.

South Korea and US will begin joint drills on August 18, delaying some exercises to reduce tensions with North Korea.

Myanmar’s former coup-era president Myint Swe has died at 74, a year after stepping down for medical reasons.

Trump says there is a “good chance” of meeting Putin and Zelensky soon to discuss ending the Ukraine war.

France battles its largest wildfire this year as one woman dies, thousands flee, and emergency crews treat multiple casualties.

EIran has executed Rouzbeh Vadi for spying on behalf of Israel amid rising tensions and targeted attacks on nuclear scientists.

The US has begun talks with Cook Islands to support seabed mineral research amid rising Chinese influence in the Pacific.

US envoy Steve Witkoff is in Moscow for last‑minute talks on the Ukraine war as President Trump’s sanctions deadline looms.

Japan holds silent prayer for Hiroshima victims as survivors and leaders warn of rising nuclear threats 80 years later

Zara adverts featuring “gaunt” and “protruding” models banned by UK watchdog amid growing scrutiny of body image in fashion

Meta says scam hubs in Southeast Asia used forced labour and AI tools to target victims through WhatsApp group frauds