Global leaders have condemned Israel’s decision to annex the West Bank, with 19 countries, including Saudi Arabia, joining the League of Arab States and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in denouncing the move.
In a joint statement, the leaders emphasized that the changes are of a vast nature, with Palestine’s land being declared as the official state territory of Israel. The statement also highlighted that Israel’s illegal settlement activities will be accelerated, and its administrative authority will be strengthened.
The joint statement was issued by Saudi Arabia, Brazil, France, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Egypt, Jordan, Luxembourg, Norway, Palestine, Portugal, Qatar, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Turkey.
Separately, a helicopter crash in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands killed four people, including the pilot and a co-pilot, and injured several others. The crash occurred due to technical difficulties.
In a separate incident, the Iranian government has called on students to exercise their right to protest but to avoid crossing the “red lines.” In another development, a 21-year-old man was arrested in Lucknow, India, for allegedly murdering his father.
Venezuela has demanded the immediate release of President Nicolas Maduro and his party from detention. In Mexico, a notorious drug lord, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho,” was killed in a military operation, which was facilitated by intelligence provided by the United States.
In response to US threats, Iran has vowed to take a strong stance against any potential US attack. Public and medical experts are discussing the phenomenon of “Edema,” a condition that has been affecting many people.
A 5.6-magnitude earthquake was recorded in Taiwan, while US President Donald Trump has dismissed reports claiming that a top US general had warned of potential Iranian attacks.
In the occupied West Bank, Israeli settlers set fire to a mosque and vandalized its walls during Ramadan. In a separate incident, an air ambulance crashed in Jharkhand, India, killing seven people on board.
The notorious Mexican drug lord, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, was killed in a military operation, which was facilitated by intelligence provided by the United States. Protests broke out in various parts of Mexico following his death.
The UK’s Reform UK party has called for visa restrictions on countries, including Pakistan, that refuse to take back illegal migrants and criminals. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister, Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.
In Pakistan, a Supreme Court appeal was filed against the election tribunal’s decision, which was made in favor of PTI-backed candidate Yasmine Rashid. Renowned Pakistani comedian, Hina Raza, has jokingly described Dubai and Sharjah as his “favorite laneways.”
Punjab Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz, praised her team for reducing prices. She appealed to the public to boycott retailers who do not follow the price list.
According to police, the suspects were arrested from Sahiwal and Narowal.
