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Israel's Netanyahu discusses Iran with Russia’s Putin
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the Iranian issue during a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian media reported.
Trump says many are starving in Gaza, vows to set up food centres
US President Donald Trump said many people were starving in Gaza and suggested Israel could do more on humanitarian access.
IPCC releases dire sixth climate update in run-up to COP30
“Any further delay in global action to slow climate change and adapt to its impacts will miss a brief and rapidly closing window of opportunity to secure a liveable and sustainable future for all”.
Macron announces France will recognise the state of Palestine
France would become the first major Western power to take such a step, which Macron said is aimed at bolstering efforts toward a lasting peace in the Middle East.
ICJ declares healthy environment is a human right in landmark climate ruling
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued a historic advisory opinion recognising a clean and sustainable environment as a human right, declaring that states which fail to curb emissions may be in violation of international law.
US envoy Witkoff to meet Israeli and Qatari officials in Italy to conclude Gaza ceasefire agreement
White House Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff is set to meet senior Israeli and Qatari officials in Italy on July 24 in a push to finalise a long-awaited ceasefire and hostage-release agreement concerning Gaza, diplomatic sources have confirmed.
Earth overshoot day is already long past - Statista
July 24 marks this year's Earth Overshoot Day, the day that humanity’s demand for ecological resources exceeds the resources Earth can regenerate within that year, Statista reports. That day has already long passed.
Syria’s transitional government requests support from Turkey in strengthening defence capabilities
US, meanwhile, says it has "no position" on the prospect of a defence pact between the neighbours.
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Brazil to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at ICJ
Brazil is set to formally join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, in a move likely to ratchet up international legal pressure on Tel Aviv over the Gaza conflict.
Iran’s president warns Israel of deep strike amid nuclear dispute
President Massoud Pezeshkian asserted Tehran's readiness to "strike deep within Israel" and dismissed claims of Iran's nuclear programme being destroyed as "an illusion".
World has less than three years to avert worst climate impacts, scientists warn
A new global climate report warns that the world is on the brink of irreversible damage. The findings come amid sluggish international action ahead of COP30.
EXPLAINER: Who fought in Syria’s Suwayda and where do things go from here?
The deep fragility of country’s post-Assad landscape was exposed as Druze, backed by Israel, clashed with Bedouin tribes.
Fitch upgrades Trump’s effective tariff rate to 19.4%
President Donald Trump’s evolving trade policy is set to sharply increase the United States’ effective tariff rate (ETR), with Fitch Ratings warning of substantial rises as new duties take effect on August 1.
Geopolitics is weighing on FDI, capital chasing certainty over scale – study
The world is living through turbulent times, but investors are still chasing returns which has affected the flows of international foreign direct investment.
Egypt, other Arab states condemn Israeli airstrikes on Syria
Several Arab countries have strongly condemned the recent Israeli airstrikes on Syrian territory, which targeted key sites linked to Syria’s Interior and Defence Ministries.
Syrian President al-Sharaa accuses Israel of sowing division after airstrikes
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa strongly condemned Israel in a speech, accusing it of deliberately “creating discord within Syria.”
COMMENT: Israel's bombing of Syria puts Druze minority in peril
Israel's latest bombing campaign of central locations in Damascus, Daraa and other locations following days of clashes between the Druze religious minority and the Turkish-backed government led by Ahmed al-Sharaa has worsened the situation.
UPDATE: Israeli strike reported near Syria’s presidential palace
An Israeli airstrike targeted an area near Syria’s Presidential Palace in Damascus on July 16.
Israel reinforces Golan forces as Druze declare strike over Syrian violence
Israeli Defence Forces have reinforced troops on the Syrian border after Druze leaders declared a general strike and warned they would cross into Syria to help their community under attack in Suwayda province.