Global tensions escalate as US-Iran military strikes resume following ceasefire collapse, while regional conflicts persist in Nigeria, Venezuela, and Spain amid humanitarian crises.

US and Iran intensify military strikes along the Strait of Hormuz after President Trump declared the preliminary ceasefire 'OVER,' with Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowing revenge for his father's assassination and threatening to control vital shipping routes.

Nigerian soldiers killed over 300 bandit gang members in Zamfara state with vigilante support in ongoing operations against kidnapping and cattle rustling gangs, reflecting persistent security challenges in West Africa.

Venezuela's death toll from devastating twin earthquakes exceeds 4,300 with nearly 17,000 injured and thousands missing, as President Rodríguez and the UN appeal for international financial assistance for recovery efforts.

Devastating wildfires in southern Spain killed at least 11-12 people with over 20 still missing, marking one of Spain's deadliest fires with victims primarily from Belgium and Britain, amid heightened European wildfire risks.

Mexico launched an investigation into alleged US involvement in the 2024 capture of drug lord Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada from Mexican territory, with reports suggesting FBI participation violated Mexican sovereignty.

A UN report reveals 113 developing countries spend more on repaying foreign debt than education, with 18 nations allocating five times more funds to loan servicing than children's schooling, deepening educational inequality.

LGBTQ+ cruise ship Scarlet Lady was refused entry to Egypt days after Turkey blocked it, stranding 2,000 passengers and highlighting discriminatory policies against LGBTQ+ travelers in Middle Eastern and North African regions.

Nigeria's President ordered an investigation after discovering a fictitious federal agency allocated 1.3 billion naira (£700,000) in government funds, triggering renewed scrutiny of corruption within the government headquarters.

Iran's Foreign Minister arrived in Oman for diplomatic talks on Strait of Hormuz security as Pakistan and Saudi Arabia urged restraint amid escalating US-Iran tensions and renewed military confrontations.

US Democratic lawmaker Ro Khanna reported being detained by Israeli settlers armed with American-made weapons during a West Bank visit, highlighting tensions between Israeli settlement expansion and international observers.