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Far-right Israeli ministers are using the occupation and AI-generated ads to campaign ahead of October elections, while violence in Gaza and the West Bank escalates. The death toll in Gaza continues to rise, settler attacks spread, and land confiscations accelerate.
Oil prices climbed more than 1% on Tuesday as US-Iran tensions escalated after fresh strikes, with Brent trading above $91 a barrel. The market remains volatile amid fears of prolonged disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Israeli forces demolished Palestinian homes in the West Bank while settlers attacked Burqa village, raising tensions before Israel's elections. Ireland urges EU action on settlement goods.
As the UN peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon (UNIFIL) is set to end in late 2026, the EU is considering a new mission to support Lebanese forces. Analysts warn that a power vacuum could benefit Israel, and the success of any European force would depend on the political framework, not just the force itself.
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov attended the G20 meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, marking Russia's first in-person presence since 2022. European officials criticized the move, while some bilateral talks focused on the Ukraine peace plan.
A Colombian military airstrike killed three minors among 10 people in Guaviare province, the deadliest operation under new President Abelardo de la Espriella. Human Rights Watch reports rising child recruitment via social media, with at least 1,500 children recruited since 2021.
Poland has launched a terrorism investigation into a fire at a drone component factory that supplies Ukraine, with suspicions pointing to Russian sabotage. The blaze occurred at the WB Electronics plant in Skarzysko-Kamienna, which produces parts for drones used by Polish and Ukrainian forces.
At the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin reaffirmed their strategic alliance, with Xi noting that bilateral ties have grown "more robust" despite global instability. Putin agreed that cooperation is developing successfully across all areas. The summit also featured discussions on the Ukraine war and regional conflicts.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has asked Greece to help enforce the US-mediated framework agreement with Israel aimed at ending hostilities in southern Lebanon. The appeal follows a multibillion-dollar arms deal between Greece and Israel.
