Selection process for next UN chief begins
Hamas agrees to disarm under Trump plan, but no word from Israel
Muslim faithful leave Mecca after hajj
Trump’s face could appear on US $250 bill
EU fines Temu 200m euros over illegal products
Youtube says will flag AI-generated content
Iran says ‘low’ possibility of return to war with US
Oil prices drop to $94.61 on US-Iran optimism

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US hits Iran with new strikes, despite talks to end war
US forces attacked missile sites in southern Iran and boats trying to lay mines on Monday, US Central Command said, imperiling a fragile ceasefire and casting new doubt on a deal to end the Middle East war.
‘I think twice’: Minorities fear World Cup immigration enforcement
“They are afraid. We have seen very aggressive tactics (from ICE) that have gone after not only undocumented communities but also people with protective status.”
Senegal names economist Lo as new PM after Sonko’s sacking
“Senegal is a safe and viable country and intends to remain so,” Lo said, referring to the country’s “difficult financial situation” in his first statement after his appointment.
Trump links normalizing ties with Israel to Iran peace deal
US President Donald Trump on Monday said Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations must normalize ties with Israel as part of efforts to reach a deal with Iran, adding fresh uncertainty into protracted peace negotiations.
Suspected Ebola cases top 900 in DR Congo – WHO chief
More than 900 suspected Ebola cases have been identified in the conflict-hit Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization (WHO) chief has said.
Iran says supreme leader suffered only ‘superficial’ wounds in US-Israel strike
“From my perspective as a physician these were not considered serious injuries and required no special procedures apart from one or two stitches.”
Pope apologises for Church’s delay in condemning slavery
Pope Leo XIV issued an apology on Monday for the Catholic Church’s long delay in condemning slavery, calling it “a wound in Christian memory”.
Iran says progress on many issues with US but agreement not imminent
Iran said Monday that Tehran and Washington had reached understandings on many issues in exchanges over a deal for ending the war, but warned an agreement was not imminent.
US says Iran deal still possible, as Trump tempers expectations
“I have informed my representatives not to rush into a deal in that time is on our side,” a Truth Social posted to the US president’s official account said Sunday.
Pope to release major artificial intelligence manifesto
Pope Leo XIV will release on Monday his long-awaited manifesto on artificial intelligence (AI), a bid to address ethical and social challenges as the technology rapidly develops worldwide.

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