Western nations call for immediate end to Gaza war as Israel expands offensive

UNRWA says some Gaza staff starving as malnutrition soars

"The suffering in Gaza is manmade and must be stopped," it wrote. "Lift the siege and let aid in safely and at scale."

The civil defense agency on Sunday reported at least three infant deaths from "severe hunger and malnutrition" in the past week.

Malnutrition reaches new heights in Gaza, children most affected, require urgent treatment

Gaza's civil defence agency told AFP it has noted a rising number of infant deaths caused by "severe hunger and malnutrition", reporting at least three such deaths in the past week

"These heartbreaking cases were not caused by direct bombing but by starvation, the lack of baby formula and the absence of basic healthcare," spokesman Mahmud Bassal said

Iran says replaced air defence systems damaged during 12-day war with Israel

Israel launched an unprecedented surprise bombing campaign against Iran in mid-June, prompting Tehran to respond with drone and missile attacks

Israel's strikes dealt a significant blow to the Islamic republic's air defences, which were repeatedly activated in the capital Tehran and across the country throughout the war

Thousands in Morocco call for end to Gaza war, normalization deal with Israel

Protesters gathered in the city center, brandishing Palestinian flags and placards calling for the free flow of aid to the war-ravaged Palestinian territory.

"It's a disgrace, Gaza is under fire", "Lift the blockade", "Morocco, Palestine, one people" and "no to normalization", chanted the demonstrators.

European powers plan fresh nuclear talks with Iran

Britain, France and Germany "are in contact with Iran to schedule further talks for the coming week".

Iran's Tasnim news agency also reported that Tehran had agreed to hold talks with the three European countries, citing an unnamed source.

Global gas flaring surges again, costs $63bn in lost energy: WB

Flaring, the practice of burning natural gas during oil extraction, reached 151 billion cubic meters (bcm) in 2024, up 3 bcm from the previous year.

While some countries have reduced flaring, the top nine largest-flaring countries continue to account for three-quarters of all flaring.

Syrian govt says fighting in Sweida halted after tribal forces pull out

Sweida was "evacuated of all tribal fighters, and clashes within the city's neighborhoods were halted", Syria's interior ministry spokesman Noureddine al-Baba said.

More than 900 people have been killed in Sweida since last Sunday as sectarian clashes between the Druze and Bedouin drew in the Islamist-led government, Israel and armed tribes..

Thai wildlife hospital treats Sunbears, elephants

The light-filled hospital only opened this month, replacing a previous "tiny" clinic, said WFFT founder Edwin Wiek.

Wiek once had tendentious relations with Thai authorities, even facing legal action, but more recently has become a government advisor.

Restoring sea floor after mining may not be possible, researchers warn

The sea floor is a coveted frontier for companies and countries eager to access minerals that are in high demand for emerging technologies such as electric cars.

Particularly coveted are potato-sized nodules containing cobalt, nickel, copper and manganese, that are found in abundance on the seabed in the central Pacific Ocean.