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A bloody war for control between two factions of the powerful Sinaloa Cartel has turned the city of Culiacan into an epicentre of cartel violence since the conflict exploded last year between the two groups: Los Chapitos and La Mayiza

Boniface Kariuki, shot by police during protests over a blogger’s custodial death, has died. The incident has reignited public anger over police brutality in Kenya. Six officials face charges, and the interior minister’s shoot-on-sight order has sparked fresh controversy

A powerful heatwave across Europe caused forest fires in Turkiye, record temperatures in Portugal, and health alerts in Italy. UN Chief Antonio Guterres called extreme heat the “new normal” as tourists and residents adjusted to dangerous, worsening climate conditions

At least 22 Palestinians were killed and 20 injured in Israeli attacks while collecting aid in southern and northern Gaza. Witnesses say troops fired on crowds returning from food sites. The UN and civilians report escalating bombardment across Gaza, worsening the crisis

Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal issued arrest warrants for 26 people, including a former vice-chancellor, over the 2024 police shooting of student Abu Sayed during quota protests. The case includes charges against ex-PM Sheikh Hasina amid claims of political vendetta

Heavy rains in Pakistan have killed 45 people since June 26, with seven more deaths in the past 24 hours. Provinces like Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab were hardest hit. The NDMA reports damage to homes, roads, livestock, and public infrastructure

Pakistan's police killed two suspected militants during a raid in Peshawar, foiling a major terror plot. Weapons and a suicide vest were recovered. The suicide bomber, traced from Afghanistan, was wanted for months. Attacks in Pakistan rose slightly in May

Iranian dissident Sayeh Seydal narrowly survived an Israeli missile strike on Tehran's Evin Prison. At least 71 people died. Transferred to harsh facilities, Seydal calls conditions “a slow death.” Activists fear further crackdowns amid Israel's campaign against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure

Ukrainian President Zelensky announced Ukraine is joining EU sanctions against Iran, calling it a brutal regime. He also signed a decree to exit the Ottawa Convention, citing Russia’s use of anti-personnel mines, stressing Ukraine’s need for such tools in defence

Indonesia has evacuated over 120 citizens from Iran and Israel amid growing regional tensions. Some chose to remain. Evacuations were coordinated via Azerbaijan. Iran's Foreign Minister urged the UN to act against US and Israeli attacks on Iranian facilities and civilians

Nepal's Mugu district experienced two earthquakes in under 24 hours—a 4.3 magnitude quake on Monday morning and a 4.8 magnitude one on Sunday. Both occurred in mountainous areas, with no immediate reports of damage, as tremors remain common in the region

Donald Trump says the US will resume tariffs on countries without trade deals after July 9. He confirmed a TikTok buyout is under way, claimed Iran’s nuclear sites were obliterated, and proposed temporary immigration relief for farms and hotels facing worker shortages

Afghanistan is cautiously reopening to tourism, drawing adventurous travelers despite security concerns and Taliban rule. While the regime promotes tourism for economic gain and cultural exchange, critics question ethical implications amid ongoing restrictions on women and international non-recognition of the government

Pakistan welcomed a Hague court ruling on India’s hydroelectric projects, calling it a legal win. India rejected the arbitration, declaring it illegal and void. Tensions rise as India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty after a terror attack it blames on Pakistan

Thousands mourned Iranian commanders killed in the 12-day war with Israel, including top generals Salami and Hajizadeh. Iran fired 550 missiles; Israel struck nuclear sites. Khamenei remains mostly absent, issuing warnings post-war. A ceasefire was declared after over 1,000 deaths

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 34 people in Gaza amid worsening humanitarian conditions. With ceasefire hopes rising, US and Israeli officials plan talks. Hostage issues, food shortages, and civilian suffering persist, while both Hamas and Netanyahu remain at odds over war's end

A deadly suicide bombing in North Waziristan, Pakistan, killed 13 security personnel and injured 24 others, including civilians. The attacker targeted a bomb disposal unit. Militant group Usud al-Harb claimed responsibility. A rescue operation followed, and a curfew was imposed.

Japan executed Takahiro Shiraishi, the "Twitter killer," for murdering and dismembering nine people in 2017. His case shocked the nation. Amid growing debate over capital punishment, authorities defended the execution, citing continued public support and concerns over rising serious crime

At the SCO Defence Ministers' meet in Qingdao, Rajnath Singh held constructive talks with China’s Admiral Don Jun, urging positive momentum in ties. India declined to endorse the joint declaration due to lack of consensus on terrorism concerns

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee condemned the extrajudicial killing of 17-year-old Ehsan Shah by Pakistan’s Frontier Corps, calling it part of systemic violence in Balochistan. His mother’s emotional plea underscored rising abuses, disappearances, and intimidation faced by Baloch civilians