Gaza Conflict Intensifies: Over 300 Palestinians Killed in 48 Hours

Ghaza. Officials in Gaza report that Israeli attacks have resulted in over 300 Palestinian deaths in the past 48 hours. This includes an airstrike on a school housing displaced individuals and an attack on a tent encampment near Khan Younis. Meanwhile, 33 Palestinians were reportedly killed while queuing for aid at militarized distribution sites.A UN Rapporteur has identified over 60 firms allegedly profiting from the conflict.

U.S. House Passes Major Policy Bill in Win for Trump's Agenda

Washington. U.S. House Republicans successfully passed President Donald Trump's $4.5 trillion tax breaks and spending cuts bill today, overcoming significant opposition and meeting a Fourth of July deadline.The bill, which extends 2017 tax cuts and includes new deductions, is now set to become law, marking a major legislative victory for the Trump administration.

Liverpool Soccer Star Diogo Jota and Brother Killed in Car Crash in Spain

Zamora. Portuguese soccer star Diogo Jota, 28, and his 25-year-old brother, André Silva, died today in a car crash in Spain. Police reported their Lamborghini veered off a road near Zamora and burst into flames. The incident occurred just 10 days after Jota's wedding. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fatal accident.

Iran Halts Cooperation with UN Nuclear Agency Amid Rising Oil Prices

Tehran. Global oil prices rose today after Iran announced it has suspended its cooperation with the UN's nuclear monitoring body. Iran's deputy foreign minister stated that "the damage is serious" on Iranian nuclear sites, raising geopolitical concerns and impacting international markets.

Major General Ramón Sánchez Named New Head of UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan

New York. On November 13, 2024, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of Major General Ramón Guardado Sánchez of Mexico as the Head of Mission and Chief Military Observer for the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP)

War-shattered Gaza food markets ‘in decay’ as starvation looms: UN

New York. War-shattered Gaza's food markets are indeed in a state of decay, and starvation is a severe and growing threat, according to multiple reports from the UN and various humanitarian organizations as of July 3, 2025.

Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mosque offers high-tech support for Hajj pilgrims

Mekka. Saudi Arabia is significantly expanding its high-tech support for Umrah and Hajj pilgrims, with a focus on leveraging artificial intelligence and digital services to ensure a smoother, safer, and more spiritually enriching journey. As of July 3, 2025, the Grand Mosque in Mecca has begun translating its Friday sermons into an unprecedented 35 languages, making religious guidance more accessible to a global audience.

Romina calls on South Asian nations to collaborate for impactful regional climate initiatives.

Islamabad. Romina Khurshid Alam, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change for Pakistan, continues her strong advocacy for enhanced regional cooperation among South Asian nations to address the escalating impacts of climate change. Her calls, reiterated in various forums, emphasize the urgent need for joint initiatives in areas such as glacier research, disaster response, and trans-boundary water diplomacy to build collective resilience against shared environmental threats.