Global tensions escalate as US-Iran military exchanges threaten regional stability, while humanitarian crises in Africa worsen and Middle East ceasefire efforts face uncertainty.

US and Iran conducted reciprocal military strikes, with Iran launching ballistic missiles toward Kuwait and the US targeting Iranian drone operations near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating direct military confrontation amid broader negotiations.

Lebanon ceasefire deteriorates as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced deepening military operations in the country, undermining Trump administration efforts to broker broader Iran peace deal involving expanded Abraham Accords recognition of Israel.

DRC Ebola outbreak worsens with WHO warning spread is outpacing response efforts and calling for immediate ceasefire to combat disease; Uganda closed its border with DRC amid outbreak of 17th Ebola epidemic in the country.

Fire kills at least 16 students at Kenyan girls' boarding school in Rift Valley while US builds Ebola quarantine center in Kenya for Americans, raising questions about pandemic response priorities and resource allocation.

Disinformation about Ebola spreads across DRC as distrust and violence flare, with false claims the outbreak is a hoax undermining public health response efforts and creating dangerous resistance to containment measures.

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar prepares Washington visit to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, while Pakistan and China deepen military cooperation in apparent effort to strengthen strategic partnerships amid regional tensions.

Guatemala agrees to joint drug gang strike operations with US military, expanding Trump administration's broader campaign to press Latin American countries into allowing US military operations within their borders.

UN adds Israel to blacklist for conflict-related sexual violence as regional humanitarian concerns mount; Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faces corruption allegations and mounting calls to resign following party office police search.

Peter Thiel establishes roots in Argentina amid US political concerns, while Botswana couple pursues legal battle to legalize same-sex marriage facing fierce church opposition, reflecting broader global tensions over rights and governance.

Latvia's parliament approves new government following coalition collapse over drone dispute; UK counter-terror police investigate alleged Iran-backed firebombing of London synagogue in anti-Semitic hate incident.