Netanyahu blames Iran for attack on cargo ship
The Hindu
Israeli military operations in the occupied West Bank and unrest in the Gaza Strip has killed 6 Palestinians, including 3 militants. Israeli raids in West Bank and Gaza Strip, Palestinian attacks against Israelis and protests at separation fence have caused tensions to escalate. Israel-Palestine violence has surged in past 1.5 yrs.
House Republicans clash with AG Garland over 'weaponization' of Justice Dept. in favor of Hunter Biden. Garland defends agency from political interference, says Justice Dept. works for the American people. Republicans allege interference in Biden case, Democrats focus on other criminal justice issues.
Germany, EU press Poland to clarify visa fraud scandal. Berlin demands "rapid and complete clarification" of "serious" allegations. Polish government accused of issuing visas in exchange for bribes. EU gives Warsaw two weeks to provide "clarifications".
Donald Jr.'s X account hacked; false death announcement of former President Trump sent. Tweets included inflammatory statements, insults to Biden, and claims of innocence for crypto personality. Tweets deleted; account restored. Trump Org. did not comment.
U.S. President Biden was “ mindful of the serious allegations” made by Canadian PM Trudeau about the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, White House’s strategic communications Chief, John Kirby said, as he urged India to cooperate in the investigation
The deal was reached through negotiations with the Russian peacekeeping contingent in the region
U.S. & India in talks to produce military systems, establish defence procurement agreement. Pentagon committed to accelerating India's military modernisation. GE engine deal a testament to significance of relationship. Progress expected in months ahead. #IndoPacific #MilitaryModernisation #DefenceProcurement
At UNGA, Turkish President Erdogan raised Kashmir issue, calling for dialogue between India & Pakistan to establish just & lasting peace.
Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Sikh independence advocate, was called a human rights activist by Sikh organisations and a criminal by India's Government. He was killed in June, sparking tension between India and Canada.
Left behind and grieving, survivors of Libya floods call for accountability. Thousands of people were killed, with many dead bodies still under the rubble or at sea, according to search teams. Government officials and aid agencies have given varied death tolls.
The International Criminal Court says it responded urgently to “anomalous activity affecting its information systems” last week.