UN slams Israel's new evacuation order in Gaza as blow to lifesaving aid

"The United Nations is condemning Israel's latest evacuation order in central Gaza, calling it a serious threat to humanitarian efforts.

In a statement, the UN warned that this new ultimatum could bring already struggling aid operations to a halt and make life even more unbearable for civilians on the ground.

The UN's humanitarian office says at least a thousand families have already fled the area in the past few hours."

US officials reportedly growing frustrated with Netanyahu

"There is increasing tension in Washington over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's military decisions, especially following recent air strikes in Syria.

According to a report by Axios, some senior officials in the White House have expressed serious concern, stating that Netanyahu's actions are becoming too unpredictable and disruptive.

One official criticised the Israeli leader for behaving like a ""madman"" who ""bombs everything all the time."""

Death toll from Sweida clashes in Syria reportedly rises to 426

"The deadly clashes in Syria's southern Sweida province have now claimed at least 426 lives, according to the Syrian Network for Human Rights.

The fighting, which broke out about a week ago, pits an alliance of Bedouin tribal fighters against Druze militias.

The toll includes some of the most vulnerable: seven children, ten women, six health care workers, and two media professionals, SNHR said in its latest statement covering the period from July 13 to July 20."

Iran, E3 countries agree to resume nuclear talks in Istanbul

"Iran and the E3 — France, Germany, and Britain — are returning to the negotiation table.

Talks on Iran's nuclear programme are scheduled to resume this Friday in Istanbul, according to Iranian broadcaster Press TV.

Earlier reports suggested a tentative agreement to restart discussions sometime next week, but it is now official with the timing and location of the talks confirmed."

Japanese PM vows to stay on despite losing majority in Upper House elections

"Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's party appears to have lost its majority in the country's Upper House elections.

Local media outlets, including Nippon TV and TBS, project that the ruling coalition of Ishiba's Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito has only secured around 41 of the 125 contested seats.

That's well short of the 50 needed to maintain control."