U.S. will collapse Iran's economy by shutting down its oil industry, Treasury secretary says

A man named Waisuddin Akbari, sentenced to 60 days of house arrest and three years of probation for making threats to bomb synagogues in Toronto, caused significant fear within the Jewish community. The lenient sentence has raised concerns about Canada's hate crime laws amid rising antisemitism, prompting calls for reform as the impact of Akbari's threats reverberates throughout the community. Want More Context? 🔎

On July 28, 2025, Israeli settler Yinon Levi fatally shot Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen, captured on video, amid a surge of violence in the West Bank that has seen over 1,000 Palestinian deaths since the Gaza genocide began in October 2023. Despite international sanctions on Levi, the broader system of settler colonialism persists, with the Israeli government accelerating land seizures and ignoring an ICJ ruling against its occupation. Want More Context? 🔎

An off-duty NYPD officer, 36-year-old Didarul Islam, was fatally shot in Manhattan by 27-year-old Shane Tamura, who had a history of mental health issues, during a shooting that left four dead. President Trump and local leaders, including Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul, expressed condolences and called for action on gun control, with Hochul advocating for a national assault weapons ban. Want More Context? 🔎

The article critiques India's military alignment with Israel amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, highlighting India's significant arms purchases and the government's suppression of pro-Palestinian voices. It argues that India, once a champion of anti-colonialism, has compromised its moral standing by supporting a regime accused of genocide, while civil society continues to resist state repression. Want More Context? 🔎

Patrizia Messina Denaro, sister of notorious Sicilian Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro, has been released from prison, raising concerns she may assume control of his clan. Matteo, who was Italy’s most wanted fugitive until his arrest in January 2023, was convicted of numerous murders and was known for maintaining communication with his family through coded messages during his 30 years on the run. Want More Context? 🔎

A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that monthly doses of ivermectin reduced malaria cases by 26% in children in Kenya, making their blood toxic to mosquitoes. Additionally, research on nitisinone revealed it could be lethal to various mosquito populations, suggesting both drugs may enhance malaria control efforts amid rising insecticide resistance. Want More Context? 🔎