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At least 20 Palestinians killed after aid truck overturns in central Gaza

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U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff lands in Moscow on last-minute trip before sanctions deadline

Reuters,

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow on Wednesday to press for a Ukraine peace deal before a sanctions deadline set by President Donald Trump. He met with Russia’s sovereign wealth fund head and may hold talks with President Vladimir Putin. Trump’s threat of tariffs on Russian exports after Friday targets major importers such as India and China. Kremlin officials have not confirmed a Putin meeting, and analysts doubt Russia will concede amid ongoing conflict.

Chinese researchers suggest lasers and sabotage to counter Musk’s Starlink satellites

Associated Press,

Chinese military and government researchers are exploring ways to neutralize Elon Musk’s Starlink network, seen as a U.S. military asset. Strategies under study include submarine-mounted lasers, attack satellites with ion thrusters, and supply-chain sabotage. The move follows Starlink’s pivotal role in Ukraine’s defense. China is also fast-tracking its own satellite systems to challenge Western dominance in space communications.

India hopes for ‘some conclusion’ of ASEAN FTA review by October

Nikkei Asia,

India seeks to finalize updates to the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement by October 2025, addressing concerns over a $44 billion trade deficit under current terms. Commerce officials want stronger rules of origin and non-tariff barriers, while ASEAN negotiates collectively. Despite economic friction, India-ASEAN diplomatic and security ties remain strong.

At least 20 Palestinians killed after aid truck overturns in central Gaza

Al Jazeera,

An aid truck carrying hundreds of displaced Palestinians overturned on an unsafe road in central Gaza on Wednesday, killing at least 20 people. Local authorities say Israeli forces directed the convoy onto damaged roads, complicating relief efforts amid severe shortages of food and medicine in the territory.

Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel

Al Jazeera,

Iranian state media confirmed the execution of Rouzbeh Vadi for allegedly passing classified information to Israel’s Mossad regarding a nuclear scientist’s death. The case follows a series of espionage convictions that rights groups deem politically driven.

France battles largest wildfire of the year, one person killed

Reuters,

Firefighters in southern France struggled to contain a 4,000-hectare wildfire that has destroyed over 25 homes and killed one person. High winds and record heat hampered efforts, leaving thousands without power and roads closed. Officials warn of continued fire risk as temperatures stay high.