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Iran has strongly condemned Dutch police for allegedly assaulting a pregnant Palestinian woman, calling for a thorough investigation and punishment. The incident occurred during a protest in the Netherlands, with Iran accusing the Dutch of systematic repression against pro-Palestinian supporters.
Ethiopia holds its seventh parliamentary election on June 1 amid ongoing internal conflict and human rights abuses. Observers say conditions are not conducive to a free, fair, and credible vote. The crisis reflects a broader rollback of reforms and rising repression under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka imposed a curfew near Delaney Hall immigration detention center after protests escalated. Governor Mikie Sherrill called for designated protest zones to reduce police-protestor clashes.
Two US lawmakers from opposing parties are seeking to remove a clause from the defense budget that would tighten US-Israel military tech cooperation. The effort comes amid rising American public skepticism toward unconditional aid for Israel. Critics warn the provision could obscure military aid and tie the US to Israeli technology at a politically sensitive time.
A provision in the 2027 NDAA could elevate US-Israel military relations to an unprecedented level, deepening defense industrial integration and limiting political oversight. Critics warn it could create institutional lock-in and reduce Washington's ability to pressure Israel.
A huge explosion at an explosives depot in a rebel-controlled area of northern Myanmar killed at least 46 people, including six children, and wounded over 70 others. The blast occurred in Kaung Tat village, Shan State, under the control of the Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA). The TNLA said the depot stored mining explosives and is investigating the cause.
Iran has restarted gas production at three undamaged offshore platforms in the South Pars field after Israeli airstrikes in March, the Pars Oil and Gas Company said. The moves are part of Iran’s effort to rebuild targeted energy infrastructure, though exports remain hindered by U.S. sanctions.
Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development, Mehrdad Bazrpash, said on July 24 that the country's seaports are on the "front line" of recent wars, highlighting the strategic importance of maritime infrastructure. He stressed that ports have become targets, requiring enhanced defense and risk management efforts.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged community cooperation to contain the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, following protests over body-handling rules in Ituri province. The outbreak, declared a global health emergency, has recorded 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths in DR Congo, with Uganda confirming 9 cases. Tedros called for a ceasefire amid armed group clashes complicating relief efforts, while Brazil monitors two potential cases and MSF warns the spread is outpacing the response.
