Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed sharp criticism toward the United Nations for its inaction following Israeli attacks on UNIFIL peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, questioning the Security Council's effectiveness.

Meanwhile, US aid officials are under scrutiny after reportedly attending meetings at Israel’s Sde Teiman base, a site criticized for alleged human rights abuses against Palestinian prisoners, amid coordinated efforts with international bodies to oversee Gaza aid.

In Africa, tensions over water resources have intensified after the African Union formalized an agreement on the Nile River’s use, supported by Ethiopia and other basin nations, but opposed by Egypt due to concerns over Ethiopia's ambitious dam project.

Across the Atlantic, diplomatic ties between Canada and India have soured sharply, with both nations expelling each other's ambassadors over accusations linked to the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, as both sides stand firm on their conflicting narratives.

In health news, the World Health Organization has granted prequalification approval for the Jynneos vaccine against mpox for adolescents, amid increasing concern about the virus's spread following its designation as a global emergency.

Lastly, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, was visibly moved during her visit to Chad’s refugee camps, highlighting the dire humanitarian crisis faced by Sudanese refugees affected by violence and famine, and calling for urgent international aid.