Iran mourns assassinated Supreme Leader Khamenei as global tensions escalate over Ukraine, Taiwan, and Middle East conflicts, while humanitarian crises unfold in Sudan and Venezuela.

Iran holds massive funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in February airstrike, with mourners chanting 'revenge' and families of school bombing victims attending as the regime seeks to project strength amid ongoing conflict with Israel and the United States.

Ukraine denies Russian claims of capturing eastern Donetsk city, with soldiers holding defensive positions against infiltrating Russian forces as frontline fighting intensifies across multiple sectors.

China escalates pressure on Taiwan with expanded Coast Guard patrols east of the island, implementing new campaign to challenge Taiwan's control of waters critical to potential future invasion scenarios.

Sudan's El Obeid city becomes key battleground between armed forces and RSF paramilitary group, with aid workers reporting constant drone strikes creating catastrophic humanitarian conditions and thousands displaced.

Venezuela recovers from devastating earthquake with rescue operations ongoing; years of warnings about vulnerable public housing construction preceded the natural disaster that left thousands in rubble.

West Africa endures torrential rains with Côte d'Ivoire reporting 59 flood deaths since May, affecting Ghana, Benin, Togo, and Nigeria as authorities warn rainy season becoming increasingly deadly.

Turkey's geopolitical status within NATO rises sharply due to weapons production capabilities and strengthened friendship between Presidents Erdogan and Trump, reshaping how other NATO members engage with Ankara.

UK axes overseas education program aimed at keeping 1 million girls in school across Africa, Asia, and Middle East after only two years due to government aid cuts.

Russian President Putin visits military installation in combat fatigues, vowing to capture more Ukrainian territory while attempting to counter narrative of military struggles following Ukrainian drone strikes on fuel infrastructure.

Canada approves new pipeline project after pledging C$150 billion to address British Columbia and First Nations concerns, including port expansion and whale protection measures to strengthen country's overseas economic presence.