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A senior police official in Gaza City was killed in an Israeli drone strike, as deadly attacks resume following the breakdown of a tenuous ceasefire. The Israeli military claimed the target was a Hamas commander, a charge denied by Gaza authorities.
Sudanese military and government sources report that RSF forces and allies have entered Kurmuk, a strategic border town with Ethiopia, as army troops withdraw. The RSF says it inflicted heavy losses, while local authorities claim the army is defending fiercely. The town changed hands earlier this year amid Sudan's ongoing civil war.
Palestinian factions, including Hamas and Islamic Jihad, have praised Iran's call for an end to regional wars, seeing it as a constructive step toward reducing tensions and securing peace. The appeal urges Muslim and Arab states to unite in protecting Palestinians and finding a political path forward amid the ongoing conflict.
A wave of Houthi attacks in recent weeks, described as the bloodiest in years, has sparked fears that Yemen could slide back into all-out war. Analysts say Saudi Arabia is strengthening its position alongside regional allies to respond.
Iran asserted control over the Strait of Hormuz on August 13, rejecting President Trump's claim of U.S. dominance over the waterway. A senior Iranian commander and a military-political official warned that Tehran will not reopen the strait without U.S. commitments, while analysts see Iran as seeking to prolong the conflict.
Oman's Environment Authority confirmed on Wednesday (Aug 13) that oil from the grounded tanker Caroline Bezengi has reached the country's coast, threatening a major environmental disaster. The slick has expanded to cover over 2,000 square kilometres, with beaches near Ras Madraka and Masirah Island at risk.
Iran has firmly rejected all attempts to push the Palestinian issue off regional and international agendas, reaffirming its strong support for the rights of the Palestinian people. The statement comes amid stalled Middle East peace talks and moves by some Arab states to normalize ties with Israel.
Human rights groups report that Israel is conducting a large-scale operation to crush, mix, and haul millions of tons of rubble out of the Gaza Strip, raising concerns about the destruction of war crimes evidence and reshaping territorial boundaries. The operation, involving heavy machinery and daily truck convoys, may also serve to prevent Palestinians from returning and to erase forensic evidence of atrocities.
The UN reported that civilian deaths in Ukraine in July were the highest since the early months of Russia's 2022 invasion, with at least 437 killed and 2,610 injured. This marks a 30% increase from the previous month and a 70% jump compared to July 2025. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy renewed calls for advanced air defense systems amid escalating Russian drone and missile attacks.
