U.S. Proposes Gaza Peace Plan Amid Continued Conflict
The United States, under the Trump administration, has unveiled a comprehensive 20-point peace plan aimed at resolving the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly agreed to the proposal, which seeks an immediate end to hostilities, the release of all hostages within 72 hours of Israel's public acceptance, and the establishment of a post-war governance structure for the Palestinian territory. Hamas negotiators are currently reviewing the plan in good faith.
Despite these diplomatic efforts, the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire, with reports indicating that Israeli forces have killed at least 50 Palestinians over the past day, intensifying bombardments of Gaza City and striking near hospitals. In a related development, the U.S. revoked the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro after he joined a pro-Palestinian protest outside the United Nations, where he called for an international force to end what he termed "Israel's genocide" and urged U.S. troops to disobey orders from President Trump.
Russia Launches Massive Drone and Missile Attack on Ukraine
In Eastern Europe, Russia launched a large-scale aerial assault on Ukraine, deploying nearly 600 drones and over 40 cruise missiles overnight and into Sunday morning. The attacks targeted Kyiv and other cities, resulting in at least four deaths and 70 injuries. This escalation comes as British, French, and German envoys have reportedly issued private warnings to Russia, stating that NATO members would shoot down any Russian aircraft violating European airspace.
Natural Disasters Strike Across the Globe
Southeast Asia is grappling with the aftermath of Typhoon Bualoi, which has now weakened to a tropical storm. The storm caused at least nine fatalities and widespread damage in central Vietnam before moving into Laos. Meanwhile, the U.S. east coast is bracing for the anticipated arrival of Hurricane Imelda, the ninth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which is expected to strengthen into a hurricane. Earlier, Super Typhoon Ragasa rampaged through Taiwan, Hong Kong, and southern China.
Iran Executes Alleged Israeli Spy
Iran announced the execution of Bahman Choubi-asl, who was accused of being "one of the most important spies for Israel in Iran." According to Iranian judiciary's news outlet Mizan, the individual's primary objective was to obtain government institution databases and create breaches in Iranian data centers for Mossad.
India's Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve Gains UNESCO Tag
In environmental news, India's Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve (CDBR) in Himachal Pradesh has been included in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves by UNESCO. This decision was made during the 37th Session of UNESCO's International Coordinating Council for the Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme in Paris.