The UN Security Council adopted a U.S.-drafted resolution to move Gaza beyond a fragile truce toward sustained peace and reconstruction, passing 13–0 with abstentions from Russia and China. The decision sets the stage for an international role in stabilizing the enclave and will shape post-conflict governance and aid flows amid deep regional skepticism.
Source: Egypt Independent
Hamas Rejects UN Resolution on Gaza, Calling It Unfair to Palestinians
Hamas condemned the Security Council’s endorsement of the U.S.-backed Gaza plan, arguing it fails to protect Palestinian rights and would privilege Israeli interests. The rejection signals friction ahead for any multinational force deployment and complicates efforts to translate the UN framework into facts on the ground.
Source: Khaama Press
Saudi Crown Prince to Meet Trump at the White House, Marking a Reset in Ties
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will meet President Donald Trump in Washington, underscoring a rapid warming of U.S.-Saudi relations after years of strain. The visit could accelerate new defense and economic deals and recalibrate regional alignments, even as rights concerns linger.
Source: Washington Post
Poland Confirms Sabotage on Key Rail Link Supplying Ukraine
Warsaw said an “unprecedented” act of sabotage struck a main railway line to Ukraine, a critical corridor for Western assistance. The incident underscores heightened vulnerability of European logistics infrastructure and could disrupt military aid timelines to Kyiv.
Source: New York Times
France to Sell Up to 100 Rafale Jets to Ukraine
Paris agreed to provide as many as 100 Rafale fighter jets to Ukraine over time, a landmark deepening of European military support that could reshape the air balance in the conflict. While deliveries and training will take years, the deal signals long-term strategic commitment to Kyiv.
Source: New York Times
China Expands Nuclear Test Site as Great-Power Tensions Rise
Satellite imagery shows China enlarging its Lop Nur nuclear testing complex amid a rapid modernization of its arsenal and renewed global nuclear competition. The buildup heightens arms-race risks and complicates prospects for future arms control talks.
Source: Washington Post
Bangladesh Court Sentences Former PM Sheikh Hasina to Death
A Bangladesh court sentenced ousted leader Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes tied to last year’s mass uprising, a ruling that could inflame political polarization and trigger domestic unrest. The verdict will test institutional stability and strain Dhaka’s relations with key international partners.
Source: New York Times
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