Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel is winding down its operations in Gaza. However, he has also warned that a potential war with Lebanon involving the militant group Hezbollah could be on the horizon.
In the United States, millions of people are enduring high temperatures, while parts of the Midwest are facing flooding that has led to evacuations. One person has been reported dead due to flooding in South Dakota.
As Donald Trump prepares to announce his vice presidential pick, he has narrowed down his shortlist to a handful of contenders. Names like North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Sens. JD Vance, Marco Rubio, and Tim Scott, former Trump Cabinet member Ben Carson, and Reps. Elise Stefanik and Byron Donalds are being considered.
A tragic incident at an Arkansas grocery store resulted in the death of a new mom who was among the victims of a shooting. The attack left several others injured.
The FBI is on the lookout for suspects connected to the wildfires in New Mexico that claimed two lives and destroyed hundreds of buildings. The agency is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the fires.
Climate protesters disrupted the Travelers Championship golf event by storming the 18th green and delaying the finish of the tournament for about five minutes. The activists left a message on their shirts that read, “NO GOLF ON A DEAD PLANET.”
Tragedy struck in Russia’s southern region of Dagestan as armed militants attacked several locations, resulting in the deaths of more than 15 police officers, civilians, and an Orthodox priest. The attacks have been labeled as terrorist acts.
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff warns that an Israeli offensive into Lebanon could provoke an Iranian military response in defense of Hezbollah, potentially escalating into a larger conflict.
Over 1,300 people died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, primarily due to high temperatures. Many of the fatalities were unauthorized pilgrims who walked long distances in extreme heat.
Russia’s recent pact with North Korea, which includes mutual military assistance and the possibility of providing weapons, has raised tensions with the West over Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin’s willingness to challenge Western interests has escalated the situation.
