An 18-year-old Chicago-born teen who fought for his parents’ release from US immigration custody while battling terminal cancer has died shortly after reuniting with them in Mexico, according to his family and media reports.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged Indians to avoid overseas travel, limit gold purchases and conserve fuel amid the US-Israeli war on Iran, which has pushed global oil prices up nearly 50 percent, according to Al Jazeera.
A heatwave is expected to intensify across western parts of the US and Mexico this week, with temperatures forecast to reach 10-15C above average. Meanwhile, South Africa continues to face severe weather, including deadly floods and damaging winds.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's most influential figure, Christian Schmidt, has confirmed his resignation as international high representative. According to BBC News, this decision raises questions about the future of the position and the country's stability.
Dozens of Nigerian fishermen are feared dead after Chad's military launched air strikes on Boko Haram militants in the Lake Chad region, according to a local fishermen's leader. Abubakar Gamandi Usman, chairman of Lake Chad Basin Fisheries Association of Nigeria, said more than 40 were estimated to have died.
Scientists warn that whales could be harmed by diverted ships avoiding Middle East conflicts, with an increased risk of collisions off South Africa’s coast. According to the International Whaling Commission, changing shipping routes have heightened the danger.
A documentary on Israel's attacks in Gaza has won Best Current Affairs at the BAFTAs, despite being dropped by the BBC, according to Al Jazeera.
U.S. President Donald Trump has labeled Iran's response to a U.S. proposal to end the war 'totally unacceptable,' accusing Tehran of 'playing games.'
An IDF reservist was killed on Sunday when Hezbollah launched explosive-laden drones into northern Israel, marking the fifth soldier to die in the region despite a ceasefire. Defense Minister Israel Katz praised the fallen soldier's service.
Kenya is hosting the Africa Forward 2026 summit in partnership with France, the first of its kind outside a Francophone country, according to Al Jazeera.
Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region reported one death and three injuries from Russian attacks within 24 hours, while Russia accused Kyiv of over 1,000 violations, according to PBS.
Oil prices rose in Monday morning trade in Asia after President Donald Trump said Iran's response to US proposals to end the war was 'totally unacceptable', according to the BBC.
Shirin, an Iranian activist, tells the BBC that the threat of war intensifies her trauma of repression, including symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. An 18-year-old in Dubai describes the experience of missile interceptions during a staycation.
The body of a missing US soldier was recovered off the coast of Morocco, the US Army announced on Sunday.
US President Donald Trump has called Iran's response to a proposed end to the war 'totally unacceptable', according to BBC sources. Meanwhile, Pakistan announced on Wednesday that Iran and the US had agreed to an immediate ceasefire, including in Lebanon.