Following the tragic collapse of the 43-year-old Gambhira Bridge in Vadodara, India, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser, sent a message of condolence to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In his letter, Yunus expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and extended sympathy to the victims' families and the people of India, while wishing a swift recovery for the injured. At least 13 people were reported dead in the incident.

During a meeting with African leaders at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed surprise and admiration when Liberian President Joseph Boakai spoke fluent English. Despite English being Liberia's official language, Trump reportedly asked where Boakai learned to speak it so well. Boakai simply replied, "In Liberia, sir."

Liberia was established in 1822 as a colony for freed African Americans, and while English is the official language, several indigenous languages are also spoken across the country.

The Election Commission (EC) has received approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to expand expatriate voter registration to five more countries: the United States, Maldives, Jordan, South Africa, and Oman.

This brings the total to 16 registration centers across 9 countries, with Japan scheduled to begin voter enrollment on July 15. The EC plans to expand the initiative to 40 countries in the future.

So far, 47,380 applications have been submitted for registration, with 3,692 rejected due to various issues.

A recent study reveals that extreme heat driven by climate change caused the deaths of over 2,300 people across Europe between June 22 and July 2. The deaths occurred in 12 major cities, including Paris, Milan, Barcelona, and others in France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, and Italy. At least 1,500 fatalities were directly attributed to climate-related heatwaves. Milan was the worst affected, followed by Paris and Barcelona. Experts warn that heatwaves are becoming silent killers and could pose even greater public health risks in the future.

In a special operation launched Monday night, police in Jharsuguda district of Odisha, India, detained 444 individuals suspected to be illegal immigrants from Bangladesh and among them, possibly Rohingyas. Authorities have confirmed that those detained are being held in custody while their identities are verified. Many of them worked as day laborers, masons, or street vendors. Police stated that anyone lacking proper documentation will face legal action and potential deportation. The operation was carried out following directives from India’s Ministry of Home Affairs.

In a leaked audio recording from a 2024 campaign fundraiser, former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed he threatened Russian President Vladimir Putin with bombing Moscow if he invaded Ukraine. Similarly, he allegedly warned Chinese President Xi Jinping of bombing Beijing over tensions involving Taiwan.

Trump asserted that had he remained president, he could have prevented both the Ukraine and Gaza wars. He also spoke of plans to deport foreign protester students from U.S. universities.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has instructed the military to prepare for relocating the entire population of Gaza to a "humanitarian city" built atop the ruins of Rafah in southern Gaza. The plan begins with the relocation of 600,000 Palestinians, eventually encompassing the region’s entire 2.1 million population. All individuals will be screened to ensure they are not affiliated with Hamas, and once inside the camps, they will not be allowed to leave. Katz also expressed willingness to implement a previous resettlement proposal by Donald Trump to move Gazans to third countries. The United Nations has condemned the move, calling forced population transfer a violation of international law.

The United States has rejected India's assertion that the recent India-Pakistan ceasefire was a purely bilateral decision. At a press briefing in Washington, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated that the U.S. played a direct role in de-escalating tensions. She credited President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Vice President J.D. Vance for their active involvement. This contradicts Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Mishra’s claim that no foreign parties were involved. Bruce also referenced American efforts in resolving conflicts in Gaza and between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Youssef Missibih, imam of the Bilal Mosque in Alkmaar, Netherlands, has been dismissed after attending a cordial meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog. The meeting took place on July 7 and included 15 European imams, led by French imam Hassen Chalghoumi. During the meeting, Missibih was seen singing Israel’s national anthem in Arabic. The Bilal Mosque authorities announced his dismissal, citing his recent political actions as grounds for severing all ties with him.

A 60-day ceasefire in Gaza may be reached by the end of this week, according to U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff. Under the proposed agreement, Hamas is expected to release 10 living hostages and return the bodies of nine more. Former President Trump, who was present during recent negotiations, said he would consult with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, emphasizing that all parties want to move past the war. Meanwhile, Netanyahu told Congress that Israel's mission in Gaza is not yet complete, as they continue efforts to dismantle Hamas’s military infrastructure and rescue hostages.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the ongoing war in Ukraine, condemning the loss of lives caused by the conflict. Trump said he is considering imposing new sanctions on Moscow. On the same day, French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed Europe’s unwavering support for Ukraine, stating that both France and the UK will continue to stand by Kyiv. Trump also announced plans to resume the supply of defensive weapons to Ukraine, which had been temporarily paused. Meanwhile, the Kremlin said it is awaiting a proposed date for the next round of peace talks.

For the first time, Israel has officially acknowledged that Iranian missiles struck its military installations and caused damage. However, the Israeli government has not disclosed the exact locations or extent of the impact. Officials claim that the missiles hit “very few” sites and that the affected facilities remain operational. Previously, British media published satellite imagery suggesting Iranian missiles struck at least five Israeli military bases during a 12-day conflict. Israel has yet to release information on military casualties and maintains that Iran primarily targeted civilian areas and infrastructure.

Professor Haluk Görgün, head of Turkey’s Defense Industry Agency, met with Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus and Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman during his visit to Dhaka on July 8. Discussions focused on strengthening defense cooperation between the two nations. Görgün assured support in technical and strategic areas for Bangladesh’s defense sector. The Turkish agency specializes in international cooperation for military training, research, and arms development.

The Iranian government has confirmed that at least 1,060 people have died in the recent conflict with Israel, and the death toll may rise to over 1,100.
In an interview with state television, Saeed Ohadi, head of the Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs, revealed that many of the injured remain in critical condition.
Twelve days of Israeli airstrikes reportedly caused extensive damage to Iran’s military and nuclear infrastructure. Following the ceasefire, Tehran has gradually started disclosing the scale of the destruction.
According to Human Rights Activists, among the 1,190 reported fatalities, 436 were civilians.

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to send additional weapons to Ukraine, citing the country’s increasing vulnerability amid intensified attacks. Speaking ahead of a dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (July 8), Trump said, “Ukraine is under severe assault. We need to send more weapons.”
Previously, the Trump administration had paused certain arms shipments. The White House clarified that this renewed move aligns with Trump's "America First" policy. The Pentagon further stated that only defensive weapons would be provided, aimed at supporting Ukraine's right to self-defense.