QtrendsUS-Iran ceasefire falters as tit-for-tat strikes resume
The fragile US-Iran interim ceasefire is showing signs of collapse as both sides resume military strikes. GCC nations have welcomed an interim truce brokered between Washington and Tehran, but fresh hostilities suggest the ceasefire memorandum was too broadly worded. Iran risks peace talks to maintain leverage over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The situation remains volatile with ongoing exchanges and diplomatic uncertainty.
Sources:
GCC members welcome US-Iran interim truce
(China Daily)
Escalating US-Iran strikes threaten interim peace agreement
(The Guardian)
A devastating double earthquake has struck Venezuela, compounding years of economic and humanitarian crisis. Search and rescue teams are scrambling to locate survivors four days after the disaster, with the death toll continuing to climb. Volunteers have taken search efforts into their own hands as official resources are stretched thin. Hope of finding more survivors is fading despite a few late rescues.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has completed its group stage and is now moving into the Round of 32 knockout phase. Al Jazeera has highlighted the top matches to watch and the biggest takeaways from the group stage, including surprise results and standout performances. SCMP has published comprehensive results, group tables, fixtures, and kick-off times for fans following the tournament.
A plane carrying skydivers crashed in eastern France near Nancy, killing all 11 people on board. The aircraft went down in the Meurthe-et-Moselle region, with officials confirming no survivors. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. It is one of the deadliest aviation accidents in France in recent years.