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The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate recorded 108 attacks by Israeli forces and settlers on journalists in the West Bank in July, including detentions, beatings, and equipment seizures. The violence continues to push journalist casualties to historic highs, with over 270 reporters killed in Gaza since October 2023.
A US attack on Baqaei, described as a lifeline for Iranians, has sparked outrage as tensions rise. Analysts warn of potential escalation and regional instability.
A senior Iranian official has accused the United States and Israel of carrying out an attack on the country's Pasteur Institute, describing it as a deliberate provocation to undermine Iran's scientific capabilities. The official emphasized the institute's importance to biomedical and vaccine research. No details on damage or casualties have been released, and there has been no official response from the US or Israel.
Iran's representative at the World Health Assembly condemned attacks on schools and hospitals as acts of war, calling for international action to protect civilians.
A car bomb exploded near the Syrian Defence Ministry building in Damascus, killing at least one soldier and wounding more than 20 people. No group has claimed responsibility. The attack follows a pattern of sporadic security incidents in Syria since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad in 2024.
A knife attack at a Japanese restaurant in Shanghai on May 14, 2026, left two Japanese nationals injured. Authorities are investigating, and the Japanese Embassy is coordinating with local officials to support the victims.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and President Sergio Mattarella have visited victims of a car-ramming and stabbing attack in Modena that left eight people critically injured. Two women had their legs amputated, and prosecutors say the attack was carried out indiscriminately. The suspect, a 31-year-old Italian of Moroccan origin, is believed to have mental health issues.
Yemen's Houthi forces say they launched missiles and drones at two US Navy destroyers in the Red Sea, a retaliatory move following recent US-led coalition airstrikes. The group claims the attack was a response to airstrikes that hit 36 Houthi targets on February 3. US defense systems intercepted the weapons, with no damage or casualties reported.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) confirmed its air defense systems are engaging missiles and drones launched from Iran. The defense ministry reported intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones across the country. No casualties have been reported, and Iran has not yet commented.
