Ex-Malaysian Premier Mahathir hospitalized due to fatigue days after 100th birthday – Middle East Monitor

Pensioner Marji Mansfield, arrested for protesting the UK ban on the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, expressed shock at being accused of terrorism. The ban, enacted after activists damaged military aircraft, has led to over 200 arrests, with demonstrators like Mansfield and others asserting their right to protest and challenge government actions amidst the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. Want More Context? 🔎

An EU official reported that the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire despite some improvements in fuel delivery and routes, as well as increased aid truck entries and infrastructure repairs. However, significant obstacles persist, primarily the lack of a safe environment for large-scale aid distribution. Want More Context? 🔎

Habiba, a 31-year-old Afghan woman, was deported from Iran just before completing her master's in engineering, part of a wave of nearly 700,000 Afghans forced to return amid heightened expulsions linked to accusations of espionage. The situation has left many returnees, including Rahela and Rahim, grappling with the Taliban's restrictive policies and a dire economic landscape in Afghanistan, complicating their reintegration and futures. Want More Context? 🔎

In July 2023, Earth's average surface temperature reached 16.68°C, marking it the third warmest July on record, with Turkey recording a national high of 50.5°C. Despite a pause in breaking global temperature records, climate change continues to manifest through extreme weather events, with the 12-month period from August 2024 to July 2025 exceeding the 1.5°C threshold set by the Paris Agreement. Want More Context? 🔎

The UN reported that access for medical professionals to the Gaza Strip remains highly restricted, with over 100 health workers denied entry since March, impacting emergency medical teams. The humanitarian situation is described as "beyond catastrophic," with rising casualties and malnutrition-related deaths, while Israel continues to block essential supplies and shelter materials. Want More Context? 🔎

Sudan's air force bombed an Emirati aircraft carrying Colombian mercenaries at Nyala airport in Darfur, killing at least 40 people amid an ongoing conflict with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Colombia's President Gustavo Petro is investigating the incident, while Sudan accuses the UAE of recruiting mercenaries for the RSF, which controls much of Darfur, amid claims of foreign military support. Want More Context? 🔎