**US Policy & International Developments**
The Trump administration has officially terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ethiopian immigrants, with a government notice from Washington confirming that the Secretary of Homeland Security determined Ethiopia no longer meets the necessary conditions for this provisional legal status.
In the Middle East, US President Donald Trump vowed to avenge the deaths of American soldiers in Syria, promising retaliatory action should further attacks occur. This follows an incident in Palmyra, Syria, where Syrian and American forces came under fire during a joint patrol. Geopolitical developments saw Israel’s military claim the killing of Hamas commander Raed Saad in a drone strike, while the nation also moved to officially legalize 19 new Jewish settlements in the West Bank.
Further south, hours after President Trump announced a new ceasefire agreement, Thailand declared its refusal to implement a ceasefire with Cambodia. Separately, despite an earlier announcement by President Trump regarding a new ceasefire agreement in Syria, the truce reportedly failed to hold, with students engaged in examinations during an attack where the assailant remains at large.
Globally, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned a recent attack on a peacekeeping mission, warning that unprovoked assaults could be prosecuted as war crimes under international law. In Eastern Europe, the Russian Ministry of Defense stated that military actions were undertaken in response to Ukrainian attacks on civilian targets within Russia.
**Humanitarian & Legal Updates**
A devastating storm, identified as “Typhoon Byron,” has wreaked havoc in Gaza, leading to the deaths of at least 14 Palestinians, including several children. The calamity was attributed to heavy rainfall, strong winds, and the collapse of vulnerable structures.
On the migration front, for the past 28 days, no reported instances of migrants have successfully crossed the sea from France to the United Kingdom.
Legislation has been updated to provide enhanced protection for children and young people against sexual exploitation, abuse, and other criminal offenses. For unspecified legal violations, individuals could face imprisonment for up to eight years and fines reaching 226,000 pesos (approximately $12,500 USD).
**Crime & Public Safety**
In Australia, a shooting incident at Bondi Beach reportedly left 12 individuals injured, who were subsequently hospitalized.
A tragic domestic altercation escalated when a woman attacked a man with a sharp weapon, prompting the man to retaliate by strangling her to death. Separately, grieving family members protested a brutal killing, which Hurriyat leader Abdul Hameed Lone also strongly condemned, identifying the victim as Khalid Butt.
In a somber announcement, DIG Zeeshan Raza reported the recovery of his daughter’s body from Kahna and his wife’s body from Sheikhupura. Meanwhile, Pakistani cricketer Nida Dar reported that her dog was stolen from outside her residence by unknown individuals.
**Sports & Culture**
Pakistani cricketer Babar Azam had a brief stint at the crease, facing just five deliveries and scoring two runs before being caught out. In the world of professional wrestling, John Cena performed a symbolic gesture by leaving his signature shoes, armbands, and wristbands inside the wrestling ring. The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) announced that Fatima Sharif Naghabi brings extensive international experience and robust technical expertise to her role.
**Pakistani Political Insight**
Pakistani politician Rana Sanaullah asserted that significant national affairs were being managed under the influence and direction of Faiz Hameed, General Bajwa, and the founder of the PTI party.
