Global crises dominate geopolitics as Venezuela earthquakes kill over 1,400, Ebola spreads in DR Congo with French case confirmed, while regional tensions flare between Iran and U.S. allies amid Ukraine's intensifying strikes on Russian positions.

Venezuela's death toll from twin earthquakes surpasses 1,400 with international rescue teams arriving; the interim president pledges to save survivors as anger grows over limited government resources and the country shifts toward accepting U.S. humanitarian aid after decades of rejection.

Nearly 300 confirmed Ebola cases in DR Congo have unknown whereabouts, raising fears of 'huge community transmission' with models predicting thousands of deaths by September; France confirms its first Ebola case in a doctor who worked in the DRC, though officials say European public risk remains low.

Iran launches drone attacks targeting Bahrain and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz for the third consecutive day, testing a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire following American strikes on Iranian military sites overnight.

Zimbabwe's senate approves constitutional amendments allowing President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his term, with opposition figures denouncing the move as a 'constitutional coup' that further tightens the 83-year-old leader's grip on power.

Somalia jails 27-year-old woman Sadia Moalim Ali for three years after criticizing the government online, sparking outrage from former presidents, prime ministers, and international rights groups over the suppression of free speech.

Ukrainian drones intensify long-range strikes on Russian positions, forcing Moscow to declare an emergency in occupied Crimea as water, fuel, and electricity supplies face major disruptions across the peninsula.

Pakistan faces internal security challenges with three Sindh Rangers personnel killed in a terrorist attack in Karachi, while Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif accuses India of using covert tactics and proxies to destabilize the nation.

Israel-Lebanon framework agreement faces backlash with Hezbollah rejecting the deal and Israeli drone strikes continuing in southern Lebanon, threatening fragile regional stability efforts.

Australia doubles fines on social media platforms for breaching the ban on children under 16, addressing widespread evasion of the world-leading regulatory measure targeting tech companies.

U.S.-Israel relations show signs of strain following New York elections, with Israeli officials expressing concerns that Washington's solid support may be weakening amid criticism over the Gaza conflict and broader Middle Eastern tensions.