Israel says it will start letting Palestinians leave Gaza through reopened border crossing
Israel announced it will reopen the Rafah border crossing to allow Palestinians to leave Gaza Strip for Egypt — marking the first major opportunity for civilians to exit the enclave since access was cut off. Acceptance will require both Israeli and Egyptian security approval, and only exit (not return) appears permitted for now.
Japan’s Takaichi is winning fans not with politics but with her style and ‘work, work, work’ mantra
Japan’s first female prime minister Sanae Takaichi is gaining popularity more for her sharp style and her motto “work, work, work” than her politics — inspiring many young women who admire her fashion and relentless work ethic
Hong Kong high-rise fire death toll rises to 159 as authorities arrest 6 over failed fire alarms
A devastating high-rise fire in Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court killed 159 people. Authorities arrested six individuals for allegedly disabling fire alarms — a failure blamed for the huge loss of life
Yemen’s Houthis release mariners held since July ship attack
The Houthis in Yemen freed a group of mariners who had been detained since a ship attack in July — ending months of captivity for those sailors.
What to know about Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 as the search resumes
Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished in 2014 with 239 aboard — sparking one of aviation’s biggest mysteries. As efforts to resume the search unfold, investigators hope new data or technology could finally uncover what happened to the missing aircraft.
Macron arrives in China for talks with Xi on trade ties and Russia’s war in Ukraine
Emmanuel Macron has arrived in China to meet with Xi Jinping — the talks will focus on strengthening trade ties and discussing the war in Ukraine, highlighting Europe’s balancing act between economic interests and global security.
Rescuers race in search for survivors after last week’s floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand
Rescuers in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand are scrambling to find survivors after devastating floods struck last week — with many areas submerged and communities cut off. Aid workers and emergency teams are racing against time to save lives and provide relief.
Putin’s visit highlights Indian imports of discounted Russian oil in the face of US sanctions
Vladimir Putin’s visit underscores how India continues to import discounted Russian oil despite US sanctions — a deal that boosts energy supply for India while drawing global scrutiny.
Resistance forces in Myanmar detain a candidate in this month’s election, state media report
Reports say that resistance forces in Myanmar have detained a candidate set to contest in this month’s election — a move that could further complicate the already fraught electoral environment.