UK and 27 other nations condemn Israel over 'inhumane killing' of Gaza civilians seeking aid
The UK and 27 other nations have called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, warning of worsening civilian suffering and condemning Israel’s aid delivery model as dangerous and dehumanising, BBC reported.
The statement criticised the killing of civilians seeking food and rejected plans to forcibly relocate Gaza’s population, calling it a violation of international law.
Aid agencies report rising deaths from hunger and malnutrition, with hospitals overwhelmed and food supplies critically low.
Israel rejected the criticism, blaming Hamas for the crisis and insisting it facilitates humanitarian aid, according to BBC.
The war, now in its 21st month, has killed over 59,000 people in Gaza.
EU leaders to visit China for key summit on July 24
European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit China on July 24, according to China’s foreign ministry.
During the visit, the two EU leaders will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Chinese Premier Li Qiang will also join them to co-chair the 25th China-EU Summit, marking continued efforts to strengthen bilateral ties, Xinhua reported.
Israeli strikes escalate as global protests grow
Israel has launched airstrikes on Yemen’s Hodeidah port, claiming to target Houthi infrastructure. In Gaza, at least 27 more people were killed, following a deadly day in which 115 Palestinians, including aid seekers, died in Israeli attacks, Al Jazeera reported.
Israel’s war on Gaza has killed over 59,000 people and wounded more than 142,000. The October 7 attacks on Israel left 1,139 dead and over 200 taken captive.
Protests have erupted across the Muslim world, with demonstrators in Tunisia, Iraq, Turkey, Morocco, Lebanon, and Ramallah condemning Israel’s siege of Gaza, according to Al Jazeera.
China begins building world’s largest hydropower dam in Tibet
China has started construction of the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, raising concerns in India and Bangladesh.
The $167bn Motuo Hydropower Station is expected to surpass the Three Gorges Dam in capacity. Beijing says the project will support clean energy and local development, BBC reported.
However, India and Bangladesh fear it could disrupt downstream water flow, impact livelihoods, and pose environmental risks. Critics also warn of threats to Tibet’s biodiversity and local communities.
