Israel has destroyed Gaza’s final optical fiber line, cutting off all internet and landline access. Palestinian officials warn this move aims to digitally isolate and silence the population amid an escalating humanitarian crisis. Human rights groups condemn the blackout as a violation of international law. With aid operations crippled and the death toll mounting—over 55,000 killed and 127,000 injured—Gaza faces one of modern history’s worst humanitarian disasters, with thousands still missing under the rubble.

Fierce fighting has erupted in Kyaukphyu, a strategic port city in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, as the Arakan Army advances against the military junta. The city is vital to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, hosting key oil and gas pipelines and infrastructure. China has deployed private security personnel to protect its investments. Over 40,000 civilians have been displaced amid escalating violence. Control of Kyaukphyu now symbolizes not just local power, but also a geopolitical contest for influence between regional and global powers.

Delhi is reeling under an intense heatwave, prompting authorities to issue a red alert after the heat index reached a dangerous 51.9°C. The India Meteorological Department warns the extreme heat will continue until June 13. Areas like Ayanagar, Palam, and Pitampura recorded temperatures above 43°C. With humidity and dry northwesterly winds worsening conditions, citizens are urged to stay indoors, avoid direct sunlight, and stay hydrated. A western disturbance expected on June 13 night may bring relief with light rain or thunderstorms.

The United States has started pulling out diplomatic staff and military personnel from parts of the Middle East, warning the region could become increasingly dangerous. President Donald Trump stated that Iran must not be allowed to possess nuclear weapons. Reports indicate a partial evacuation of the U.S. embassy in Iraq and voluntary departures from Bahrain and Kuwait. Tensions are rising amid stalled nuclear talks with Iran and intelligence suggesting possible Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities, pushing global oil prices up by over 4%.

At least 40 starving Palestinians have been killed and nearly 200 injured after Israeli forces attacked two aid distribution centers in Gaza. With this incident, over 150 Palestinians have now died while attempting to receive aid from the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). Gaza Civil Defense spokesperson Mahmoud Basal said, "Thousands of citizens were targeted by Israeli tanks and drones while approaching the U.S.-backed aid centers for food. We have recovered at least 31 bodies so far and rescued nearly 200 injured." In a separate attack near an aid center in Rafah, nine Palestinians were killed by Israeli gunfire. The Israeli military has acknowledged the attack.

The Gaza Health Ministry reported that 123 Palestinians were killed and 474 injured in Israeli attacks over the past 24 hours. Since October 7, 2023, more than 55,000 Palestinians have died and over 127,000 injured due to continued Israeli aggression. Many bodies remain trapped under rubble as rescue efforts are hindered. The ongoing humanitarian crisis worsens under a 20-month blockade, with shortages of healthcare, water, electricity, and food. International courts have issued arrest warrants against Israeli leaders for war crimes in Gaza.

Israel’s ongoing 20-month military operation in Gaza has led to a severe soldier shortage, pushing women into critical frontline positions. Previously limited to border and checkpoint duties, female soldiers are now deployed in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria. The Israeli army admits a deficit of over 10,000 troops, worsened by many reservists suffering mental trauma. To address the crisis, the government is also conscripting Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men after the Supreme Court revoked their exemption, aiming to strengthen military ranks.

Forty-one Israeli soldiers from intelligence and cyber warfare units have resigned from the military, refusing to take part in what they call the genocidal attacks on Gaza led by Prime Minister Netanyahu’s fight for political survival. They emphasized that the ongoing violence is not about security or rescuing hostages but maintaining political power. Israeli authorities report 56 hostages trapped in Gaza, with 20 believed alive. Human rights groups say over 10,100 Palestinians remain imprisoned in Israeli jails.

The Israeli military has reported intercepting a missile launched from Yemen, hours after Israeli forces conducted a naval strike on the Yemeni port of Hodeidah in the Red Sea. The attack is the latest escalation in the ongoing conflict, with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels declaring solidarity with Gaza through their assaults on Israeli targets. Israel has warned that continued attacks by the Houthis could prompt the imposition of naval and aerial blockades against Yemen.

May 2025 was the world’s second warmest May on record, with Europe experiencing an exceptionally dry spring, especially in the northwest. Data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service shows global temperatures were 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Experts warn of worsening drought if rainfall doesn't arrive soon, threatening agriculture and water supply. Similar dry conditions were observed in parts of the U.S., Africa, Central Asia, and Australia. The trend reflects ongoing global climate change and increasing climate extremes.

A mild to moderate heatwave is affecting 49 districts across Bangladesh, including Dhaka, with temperatures reaching up to 38°C in Nilphamari’s Dimla and 36.8°C in the capital. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecasts a slight drop in daytime temperatures within 24 hours, while nighttime temperatures will likely remain stable. Some areas may experience temporary rain or thunderstorms. Heatwaves may ease in parts of the country, although conditions remain intense in several regions, especially in Nilphamari, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, and Sylhet divisions.

The UK, along with Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway, has imposed sanctions on Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for inciting violence against Palestinians and violating human rights. The sanctions include asset freezes and travel bans. While Israel condemned the move, the US opposed the sanctions, calling them unhelpful to Gaza ceasefire efforts. The sanctioned ministers dismissed the actions. Meanwhile, the US sanctioned Palestinian groups allegedly tied to Hamas. The move aims to curb settler violence and uphold international law and humanitarian principles.

Israeli attacks on Gaza have claimed the lives of at least 70 more Palestinians in the last 24 hours, with over 200 others injured, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. Among the dead were several civilians seeking food aid. The United Nations has warned that Gaza is on the brink of famine. Gaza’s Government Information Office revealed that at least 20 people were killed while attempting to collect aid, including a 12-year-old child. Palestinians and local officials have described distribution centers as “human slaughterhouses,” noting that over 150 people have been killed and around 1,500 injured since the relief operations by the organization GHF began on May 27.

Following peace talks in Turkey, Russia and Ukraine announced on Tuesday that they had completed a prisoner exchange involving seriously wounded and sick soldiers. This exchange came a day after the two countries carried out a swap of prisoners under the age of 25. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that this marks the first phase of repatriating Ukraine’s critically injured soldiers, all of whom require immediate medical attention. "We are making every effort to locate and bring back all our prisoners," he said. Russia’s Defense Ministry stated that Russian prisoners were first transported to Belarus, located between the two warring nations, before being returned to Russia for treatment and rehabilitation.

An independent UN commission has accused Israel of committing the crime against humanity of “extermination” through its attacks on civilians sheltering in schools and religious sites in Gaza. The report says over 90% of Gaza’s educational facilities and more than half its cultural and religious sites have been destroyed. The attacks, deemed war crimes, have devastated Palestinian life and education. The findings will be presented to the UN Human Rights Council on June 17, despite Israel’s withdrawal from the council.