Unprecedented rainstorms have caused deadly floods and mass evacuations across eastern Romania, with five people dead and hundreds stranded in Galati and Vaslui counties. These storms, affecting central European countries like the Czech Republic, Poland, Austria, Germany, Slovakia, and Hungary, have prompted widespread evacuations and emergency responses.

Meanwhile, in a bold offensive, US-Iraq joint forces have eliminated 14 key ISIS leaders, striking a significant blow against the terror group. CENTCOM confirmed that this operation aims to disrupt ISIS’s capacity to execute attacks, underscoring their commitment to regional and global security.

On another front, Ukraine is urging Western allies to allow deeper strikes into Russian territory, focusing on targeting weapons depots and military bases to expedite conflict resolution. This call for action follows a meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, which did not result in a policy change on long-range weaponry.

Shifting to Brazil, Elon Musk's funds have been unfrozen after X paid $3 million in fines amid ongoing content disputes. This court ruling reflects ongoing tensions as the platform faces criticism for not removing illegal content, with legal experts debating the fairness of holding Starlink accountable for X’s obligations.

In health news, Iraqi oil minister Hayan Abdel-Ghani is recovering well after emergency heart surgery in the United States. Abdel-Ghani was in the US to attract American investment in Iraq's energy sector when he fell ill and was hospitalized for emergency surgery.

Lastly, Saudi Arabia and the UK are strengthening their ties in public sector auditing and accounting. A delegation from Saudi Arabia’s General Auditing Bureau met with officials from the UK’s National Audit Office to enhance cooperation, focusing on technical capabilities and risk management as Saudi Arabia transitions to accrual-based accounting.