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Greece is battling wildfires across several regions as temperatures soared past 42°C. Fires remain active in the major fronts Peloponnese, Evia, Kythira, and Crete, fueled by high winds. Evacuations were ordered, homes damaged, and several firefighters injured. Greece has requested EU aid, including firefighting aircraft, according to BBC.

In Turkey, wildfires continue as the country recorded its highest-ever temperature of 50.5°C in Silopi. Several regions remain at risk, with ongoing containment efforts and reported casualties. Authorities warn the situation may persist in the coming days, BBC reported.

Israel has initiated a second 10-hour pause in military operations in parts of Gaza to enable humanitarian aid deliveries, following urgent warnings of mass starvation in the region, according to BBC.

The UN welcomed the move, citing steps such as easing customs restrictions on Egyptian aid and the establishment of reported secure routes for convoys. However, it stressed that such measures must be sustained and civilians must be protected during food distributions.

While some aid was also air-dropped over the weekend, agencies say it remains far below what Gaza’s population urgently needs, BBC reported.

Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, dismissed South Korea’s latest diplomatic efforts, saying its continued alignment with the US leaves no room for talks.

In Pyongyang’s first comments on President Lee Jae Myung’s government, she said North Korea has “no interest” in engagement, regardless of Seoul’s proposals. Despite steps by Lee’s administration to ease tensions, Pyongyang appears focused on its growing ties with Russia, according to Firstpost.

Landslides triggered by incessant rainfall since Saturday night obstructed eight major highways across the country.

Koshi Highway in Sankhuwasabha, Pasang Lhamu Highway in Rasuwa,  Araniko Highway in Sindhupalchowk,, Mid-hill Highway in Nuwakot , Jajarkot-Dolpa-Bheri corridor in Rukum West, Mid-hill Highway in Jajarkot, Karnali corridor in Humla and a bridge connecting Nepal-China border in  Rasuwa have been obstructed, according to the Nepal Police Headquarters. 

However, the road section from Tokha in Kathmandu to Nuwakot, Kaligandaki corridor at Baglung Municipality in Baglung, Kaligandaki corridor at Gaindakot Municipality in Nawalparasi (East), Beni-Jomsom section at Thasang Rural Municipality in Mustang and Sahid Highway at Paribartan Rural Municipality in Rolpa are operating one-way, shared police.

The gold is being traded at Rs 193, 600 per tola in the domestic market on Monday.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of silver, however, has increased by Rs 5 and is being traded at Rs 2, 295 per tola today.

Syria will hold parliamentary elections between September 15 and 20, according to Mohammed Taha al-Ahmad, head of the country’s election committee.

These will be the first elections since the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad, following a rapid rebel offensive in December, according to Al Jazeera.

Of the 210 seats in the People’s Assembly, one-third will be appointed by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, while the remaining will be elected through provincial electoral colleges, officials said.

Yemen’s Houthi group has warned it will target all vessels linked to Israel, regardless of destination or nationality, in retaliation for Israel’s blockade of Gaza, according to Xinhua.

A Houthi spokesperson Yahya Sarea, urged companies to stop dealing with Israeli ports and called on the international community to pressure Israel to end its campaign in Gaza.

The group has attacked several ships since late 2023, claiming the actions are in support of Palestinians, Xinhua reported.

President Vladimir Putin marked Russia’s Navy Day by overseeing large-scale military exercises, “July Storm,” highlighting the navy’s vital role in defending national sovereignty.

The drills, involving over 150 vessels, 120 aircraft, and 15,000 personnel, are being held across multiple regions, including the Pacific and Arctic. Putin said the exercises draw on lessons from the Ukraine conflict and aim to boost combat readiness, according to Xinhua.

He also announced plans to upgrade five Marine brigades into divisions to strengthen naval capabilities.

Due to security concerns, the traditional St. Petersburg naval parade was canceled, Xinhua reported.