Africa
Sudan Military denies deadly attack
The World Health Organization (WHO) said that 64 people including children, doctors and nurses died in a strike on el-Daein Teaching hospital. The Sudan Military said it was surprised by the accusation adding that it abided by, “international norms and laws.” No end is in sight to bring a stop to what is now considered one of the deadliest conflicts in Africa for Civilians – despite U.S.-led peace efforts.
U.S. troops using drones in Nigeria
U.S. military trainers have been deployed to Nigeria to use high-powered drones for surveillance and intelligence according to the Nigerian military. Approximately 100 troops arrived in Nigeria since last month to help train Nigerian soldiers fight against Islamic militants and other armed groups.
Asia
Clay ornaments, beads, pendants and a tiny child-sized ring discovered in Southwest China
Laurent Davinn of Hebrew University of Jerusalem released a statement that ornaments recovered from four different sites were made by Natufian hunter-gatherers some 15,000 years ago. “This discovery completely changes how we understand the relationship between clay, symbolism, and the emergence of settle life,” Davin said. In addition to the artifacts found were 50 fingerprints preserved in clay, showing that children, teens and adults all participated in making the ornaments.
Iran says it will allow Japanese ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the following on Kyodo’s News last Friday, “We have not closed the strait. In our opinion, the strait is open. It is closed only to ships belonging to our enemies, countries that attack us. For other countries, ships can pass through the strait.” Ninety percent of Japan’s crude oil imports are sourced from the Middle East and is heavily dependent on exports transiting the strait.
Europe
Thousands attend EID al-Fitr festival at Birmingham Park
Thousands of Muslims came from all over the Midlands to pray together as they gathered for “the festival of the breaking of the fast.” The celebration is a reflection of unity, where friends and families get together to exchange gifts and share meals. The festival marks the end of a month of fasting for Ramadan bringing the community together.
Iran’s strike on Diego Garcia alarms European countries
Deep in the Indian Ocean is a small island called Diego Garcia, home to a joint military base occupied by the U.S. and the U.K. The island is nearly 2,400 miles from Iran and after being attacked by a Khorramshahr-4, a 20-ton rocket that carries 80 cluster munitions has now placed alarming concern for both the U.S. and the U.K. and many European countries. Former Rusi research fellow and ex-commander of the Israeli air and missile force, Brig. Gen. Ran Kochav states that, “every other European capital now lies within credible Iranian reach.”
Latin America
Left-wing Brazilian president is critical of U.S. actions
Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has criticized what he calls the return of colonial approach towards developed nations during a summit in Columbia. While Lula da Silva did not specifically mention the U.S., he did have this to say, “What are they doing with Cuba now? What did they do with Venezuela? Is that democratic?” Lula da Silva had this to add regarding the U.S.’s campaign in Iran, “Iran has been invaded under the pretext that Iran was building a nuclear bomb,” adding “Where are Saddam Hussein’s chemical weapons? Where are they? Who found them?”
Cuba begins to restore power after third nationwide collapse in a month
Flights have been suspended, fuel sales for vehicles are being rationed after the collapse of the entire grid leaving millions without power including five hospitals in the Nation’s capital.
North America
Trade tensions may strengthen Canada’s position
After President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Canadian goods, the two countries have taken a step back from their traditional friendship. However, Trump’s measures against Canada seem to be making Canada a more reliable and valuable trade partner. Canada’s increased ability to produce energy, minerals, and agri-food products along with advanced manufactured goods and pharmaceuticals will likely continue to elevate Canadian export potential.
President Trump threatens Iran’s power infrastructure
President Donald Trump issued a 48‑hour ultimatum to Iran demanding that it reopen the Straits of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route. He warned that if Iran does not comply, the United States would strike Iran’s power infrastructure, specifically threatening to target major power plants first. In response, a speaker of the Iranian parliament stated on X that if the U.S. and Israel attack Iran’s power facilities, Iran would consider vital infrastructure sites across the Gulf region legitimate targets and would fully shut down the strait.
