Recent conflicts in the Middle East are stirring memories of historical traumas, as events reminiscent of the 1948 Deir Yassin massacre resurface amidst the current violence between Hamas, Israel, and in Lebanon, evoking fears of mass displacements akin to the Nakba.

Meanwhile, in Tunisia, President Kais Saied has won re-election with a significant margin of 89.2%, despite a low voter turnout of 27.7% and criticism from rights groups regarding his consolidation of power and imprisonment of opposition figures, highlighting tensions around democratic progress since the 2011 "Arab Spring."

As we pivot to the United States, the presidential race heats up with Donald Trump and Kamala Harris hitting battleground states hard; Trump continues to rally support in Wisconsin, while Harris intensifies her focus on reproductive rights through high-profile media appearances, demonstrating the tight contest for undecided voters as President Obama campaigns for Harris.

Back in the Middle East, tensions escalate with Israel's military operations against Gaza and Lebanon in retaliation against Iran-backed groups like Hezbollah, prompting international reactions including travel advisories from the UK and calls for a partial arms embargo on Israel from France.

In a related development, Iran has reopened its airspace following a temporary closure amid its missile retaliation against Israel, with the EU cautioning against using Iranian airspace due to security concerns, illustrating the ongoing geopolitical strains in the region.

Finally, in Bosnia, international aid is pouring in to assist with relief efforts after deadly floods and landslides, activated by the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, which has seen neighboring countries such as Croatia and Serbia stepping in to help amidst one of the region's severest weather crises.