A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Kunar Province in eastern Afghanistan, killing 800 people and injuring more than 2,500, as rescue efforts continue searching for survivors under the rubble.

Security forces in Minya arrested a worker accused of killing his brother after a verbal altercation in Al-Hawarta village. The body was transferred to Minya University Hospital morgue, and the Public Prosecution is investigating the case.

The NATO Land Forces headquarters in Finland has started its operations, located less than 200 km from the Russian border. By September 2024, it will plan and conduct NATO training exercises in the region during peacetime.

The Ukrainian reconnaissance ship Simferopol was sunk by a Russian unmanned boat at the mouth of the Danube River. This operation demonstrated the effectiveness of unmanned boats in special military operations.

The Egyptian Prime Minister stated that the Palestinian people face all forms of killing and terror due to the ongoing Israeli war, with nearly 60,000 killed and 119,000 injured. He emphasized the need for a ceasefire and reconstruction of Gaza according to the Arab-Islamic plan, and the establishment of a Palestinian state on the 1967 borders.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused Western countries of resorting to blackmail and pressure to prevent the formation of a multipolar world, noting that competitors are outperforming the West. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit started in Tianjin with over 20 countries participating.

The largest association of genocide scholars worldwide has confirmed that Israeli occupation policies in Gaza meet the legal definition of genocide. The association seeks to punish Israel and halt arms supplies, urging countries to enforce international law to stop ongoing crimes against Palestinians.

Tensions have risen between Guinea and Belgium following the detention of former Guinean ambassador Aissatou Doukoury in June 2025 over allegations of mistreatment and illegal detention of a 16-year-old Belgian girl. The dispute centers on the extent of her diplomatic immunity after her term ended.

Mali has detained French diplomat Yann Visellié on charges of espionage and destabilization attempts, while France rejects the accusations and demands his immediate release amid escalating tensions between the two countries.

Three Israeli officials said Israel is considering annexing parts of the occupied West Bank amid several Western countries moving to recognize a Palestinian state this month. Israel is studying various annexation options including Jewish settlements and Area C, which comprises 60% of the West Bank.