Asia Yemen Local Houthis claim they have sunk the Greek-operated, Liberia-flagged ship Eternity C in the Red Sea in their second strike after months of relative calm to express solidarity with Gaza, as the vessel was headed toward Eilat in Israel
Asia Pakistan Maulana Khan Zeb, a noted peace advocate and member of the Awami National Party, was assassinated on July 10 while campaigning in Bajaur, sparking national mourning and condemnation
Asia North Korea Leader Kim Jong-un paid tribute to North Korean troops killed in Russia’s war against Ukraine during an event broadcast on state TV
Asia Nepal Nepali Congress reignited debate on restoring the country’s Hindu state status; Some leaders called for amending the secular constitution to reflect cultural identity, sparking internal divisions ahead of upcoming elections
Asia Syria Prospects and plans to deepen cooperation in the education sector have been discussed by Syrian Minister of Education with the Head of EU delegation; the initiative is a part of wider reconstruction efforts
Asia Japan For the first time since 2016, a typhoon made landfall on Hokkaido coast; Typhoon Nari crossed near Cape Erimo before weakening to a storm according to the Japan Meteorological Agency
Asia Jordan The Public Security Directorate and Europol signed a Working Arrangement establishing a formal legal framework for cooperation and exchange of expertise to enhance joint efforts to prevent and combat transnational crime affecting both the EU and Jordan
Asia Iraq The oil sector, vital for Iraq's economy, is facing both a potential export crisis, with difficult negotiations with the Kurdistan Regional Government and possible US sanctions, and an expansion of production in southern oil fields
Asia Qatar The Qatar Skydive team of the Joint Special Forces claimed three medals at the Skydive World Cup Series held in Klatovy, Czech Republic, with 44 international teams participating
Asia Myanmar An armed attack on a Buddhist monastery in Sagaing region on 11 July left at least 23 civilians dead, including four children; The massacre reflects the deepening vulnerability of civilians amid the country’s ongoing civil conflict
Asia Philippines Security cooperation with Taiwan is discreetly deepening, citing growing Chinese maritime and cyber threats; Joint patrols, shared intelligence and military-planning links are advancing despite strong Chinese objections
Asia South Korea After a 17-month boycott over the government’s plan to boost med school admissions, medical students announced their return to classes; They urged academic support and reforms in training, while trusting Parliament and the government to guide improvements
Asia Thailand Citizenship will be granted to 140.000 stateless people born in Thailand mainly from ethnic minorities long excluded from full rights; the move excludes migrant workers and aims to resolve decades of legal limbo for hill-tribe communities