(31 Jul 2025)

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Deir al-Balah, Central Gaza Strip - 31 July 2025

1. Plane dropping aid

2. Various of aid in sky

3. Plane flying overhead

4. Wide of plane dropping aid

5. Various of aid in sky

6. Wide of plane dropping aid

7. Various of aid in sky

STORYLINE:

Planes dropped aid into several areas in the southern and central Gaza Strip on Thursday.

Under heavy international pressure, Israel announced a series of measures over the weekend to facilitate the entry of more international aid to Gaza, but aid workers say much more is needed.

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, or IPC, the leading world authority on hunger crises, has stopped short of declaring famine in Gaza but said Tuesday that the situation has dramatically worsened and warned of “widespread death” without immediate action.

COGAT, the Israeli military body that facilitates the entry of aid, said over 220 trucks entered Gaza on Tuesday.

That’s far below the 500-600 trucks a day that U.N. agencies say are needed, and which entered during a six-week ceasefire earlier this year.

The United Nations is still struggling to deliver the aid that does enter the strip, with most trucks unloaded by crowds in zones controlled by the Israeli military.

An alternative aid system run by the Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, or GHF, has also been marred by violence.

More than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire while seeking aid since May, most near sites run by GHF, according to witnesses, local health officials and the U.N. human rights office.

The Israeli military says it has only fired warning shots at people who approach its forces, and GHF says its armed contractors have only used pepper spray or fired warning shots to prevent deadly crowding.

International airdrops of aid have also resumed, but many of the parcels have landed in areas that Palestinians have been told to evacuate while others have plunged into the Mediterranean Sea, forcing people to swim out to retrieve drenched bags of flour.

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Jerusalem - 31 July 2025

1. Motorcade believed to be carrying U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff arriving at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office

STORYLINE:

A motorcade believed to be carrying U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff arrived at the Israeli Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem on Thursday.

Witkoff, who has led the Trump administration’s efforts to wind down the nearly 22-month war between Israel and Hamas, is in Israel for talks Benjamin Netanyahu on the situation in Gaza.

Under heavy international pressure, Israel announced a series of measures over the weekend to facilitate the entry of more international aid to Gaza, but aid workers say much more is needed.

Israel's military offensive and blockade have led to the “worst-case scenario of famine” in the coastal territory of some 2 million Palestinians, according to the leading international authority on hunger crises.

A breakdown of law and order has seen aid convoys overwhelmed by desperate crowds.

COGAT, the Israeli military body that facilitates the entry of aid, said over 220 trucks entered Gaza on Tuesday.

That's far below the 500-600 trucks a day that U.N. agencies say are needed, and which entered during a six-week ceasefire earlier this year.

International airdrops of aid have also resumed, but many of the parcels have landed in areas that Palestinians have been told to evacuate while others have plunged into the Mediterranean Sea, forcing people to swim out to retrieve drenched bags of flour.

Witkoff's talks with Netanyahu come at a time of mounting international pressure over the war in Gaza.

Hamas triggered the war with its attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, in which militants killed around 1,200 people and abducted 251 others.

They still hold 50 hostages, including around 20 believed to be alive. Most of the rest of the hostages were released in ceasefires or other deals.

Israel’s retaliatory offensive has killed more than 60,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. Its count doesn’t distinguish between militants and civilians.

The ministry operates under the Hamas government. The U.N. and other international organizations see it as the most reliable source of data on casualties.

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Jerusalem - 31 July 2025

1. Various of hostages' mothers and supporters gathered outside the Israeli Prime Minister's office holding photos of hostages, yellow flags symbolizing the hostages and banners

2. SOUNDBITE (English) Yael Engel Lichi, relative of released hostage:

"Hostages who are still in Gaza feels, and I'm not trying to know what they feel. I just call the whole Israeli mothers to come stand with us every time they can. And I call President Trump and Witkoff and want to thank them for the deal they made and call them to come to Israel today and finish this nightmare we are going through. This nightmare of the families of the soldiers that are dead. Every day, I lost my brother in the army, I know how it feels and I don't want anyone else to feel the same."

3. Close of banner, reading (English) "End the war, seal the deal".

4. SOUNDBITE (English) Dalia Cusnir, relative of two hostages:

"Mr. Witkoff, you're landing now in Israel. Make this visit history. Make Prime Minister Netanyahu, make Hamas, make all the countries involved to sign this deal that will bring this war to an end. We don't want to lose more life. We want to bring the hostages back, all of them, together."

5. Close of hostages photos and flags

6. Mid of man holding a photo of hostage

STORYLINE:

Israeli mothers and relatives of hostages held in Gaza urged U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff on Thursday to use his visit to Israel to help secure a deal for their release.

The protesters gathered near Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office in Jerusalem.

One of them, Dalia Cusnir, whose family includes two hostages, one still in captivity, called on Witkoff to “make history” by ensuring the release of all the hostages together.

"Make this visit history. Make Prime Minister Netanyahu, make Hamas, make all the countries involved to sign this deal that will bring this war to an end. We don't want to lose more life. We want to bring the hostages back, all of them, together," Cusnir told the crowd.

Witkoff, who has led the Trump administration’s efforts to wind down the nearly 22-month war and release hostages taken in Hamas’ Oct. 7 2023 attack that sparked the fighting, will arrive in Israel on Thursday for talks on the situation in Gaza.

Hamas militants killed around 1,200 people in their October attack and abducted 251 others.

They still hold 50 hostages, including around 20 believed to be alive. Most of the rest of the hostages were released in ceasefires or other deals.

Israel’s retaliatory offensive has killed more than 60,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.

Its count doesn’t distinguish between militants and civilians. The ministry operates under the Hamas government.

The U.N. and other international organizations see it as the most reliable source of data on casualties.

Meanwhile, under heavy international pressure, Israel announced a series of measures over the weeke... [truncated]

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Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip - 31 July 2025

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1. Various of plane dropping aid

2. Various of aid in sky and landing in neighborhood

3. Various of aid in sky

4. Zoom in on aid dropping from sky in distance

5. Close of aid landing in neighborhood

6. Wide of aid dropping from sky in distance

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Muwasi, Gaza Strip - 31 July 2025

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7. Various of aid drops

STORYLINE:

Airdrops of aid were seen falling over central Gaza on Thursday for a fifth day since Israel announced a series of measures over the weekend to facilitate the entry of more international humanitarian supplies into the territory.

Many of the parcels have landed in areas that Palestinians have been told to evacuate while others have plunged into the Mediterranean Sea, forcing people to swim out to retrieve drenched bags of flour.

Israel's military offensive and blockade have led to the “worst-case scenario of famine” in the coastal territory of some 2 million Palestinians, according to the leading international authority on hunger crises.

A breakdown of law and order has seen aid convoys overwhelmed by desperate crowds.

A total of 89 children have died of malnutrition since the war began in Gaza.

The Gaza Health Ministry said that 65 Palestinian adults have also died of malnutrition-related causes across Gaza since late June, when it started counting deaths among adults.

Israel denies there is any starvation in Gaza, rejecting accounts to the contrary from witnesses, U.N. agencies and aid groups, and says the focus on hunger undermines ceasefire efforts.

Hamas triggered the war with its attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, in which militants killed around 1,200 people and abducted 251 others.

They still hold 50 hostages, including around 20 believed to be alive.

Most of the rest of the hostages were released in ceasefires or other deals.

Israel’s retaliatory offensive has killed more than 60,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. Its count doesn’t distinguish between militants and civilians.

The ministry operates under the Hamas government. The U.N. and other international organizations see it as the most reliable source of data on casualties.

AP video shot by: Wafaa Shurafa

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Jerusalem - 31 July 2025

1. Various of hostages' mothers and supporters gathered outside the Israeli Prime Minister's office holding photos of hostages, yellow flags symbolizing the hostages and banners, yellow banner reading (Hebrew) "Mom will never give up."

2. SOUNDBITE (English) Dalia Cusnir, sister-in-law of two hostages:

"Mr. Witkoff, you're landing now in Israel. Make this visit history. Make Prime Minister Netanyahu, make Hamas, make all the countries involved to sign this deal that will bring this war to an end. We don't want to lose more life. We want to bring the hostages back, all of them, together."

3. Close of banner, reading (English) "End the war, seal the deal".

4. SOUNDBITE (English) Yael Engel Lichi, relative of released hostage:

"Hostages who are still in Gaza feels, and I'm not trying to know what they feel. I just call the whole Israeli mothers to come stand with us every time they can. And I call President Trump and Witkoff and want to thank them for the deal they made and call them to come to Israel today and finish this nightmare we are going through. This nightmare of the families of the soldiers that are dead. Every day, I lost my brother in the army, I know how it feels and I don't want anyone else to feel the same."

5. Close of hostages photos and flags

6. Mid of man holding a photo of hostage

7. SOUNDBITE (English) Yael Engel Lichi, relative of released hostage:

"Please end this nightmare for all the Israeli people, end this nightmare for all of the families that cannot live anymore, end this nightmare for the hostages in the tunnels doesn't have breath, doesn't have food. Please help us to finish this."

8. Zoom out from the protesters

9. Wide of protest

10. Pan of protesters holding photos of hostages

STORYLINE:

Israeli mothers and relatives of hostages held in Gaza urged U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff on Thursday to use his visit to Israel to help secure a deal for their release.

The protesters gathered near Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office in Jerusalem.

One of them, Dalia Cusnir, whose family includes two hostages, one still in captivity, called on Witkoff to “make history” by ensuring the release of all the hostages together.

"Make this visit history. Make Prime Minister Netanyahu, make Hamas, make all the countries involved to sign this deal that will bring this war to an end. We don't want to lose more life. We want to bring the hostages back, all of them, together," Cusnir told the crowd.

Witkoff, who has led the Trump administration’s efforts to wind down the nearly 22-month war and release hostages taken in Hamas’ Oct. 7 2023 attack that sparked the fighting, will arrive in Israel on Thursday for talks on the situation in Gaza.

Hamas militants killed around 1,200 people in their October attack and abducted 251 others.

They still hold 50 hostages, including around 20 believed to be al... [truncated]

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Southern Israel - 31 July 2025

1. Various of plumes of smoke rising from Gaza as seen from southern Israel

STORYLINE:

Several plumes of smoke were seen rising in the Gaza Strip from southern Israel Thursday morning.

At least 48 Palestinians were killed and dozens were wounded Wednesday while waiting for food at a crossing in the Gaza Strip, according to a hospital that received the casualties.

The latest violence around aid distribution came as the U.S. Mideast envoy was heading to Israel for talks.

Israel's military offensive and blockade have led to the “worst-case scenario of famine” in the coastal territory of some 2 million Palestinians, according to the leading international authority on hunger crises.

A breakdown of law and order has seen aid convoys overwhelmed by desperate crowds.

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, who has led the Trump administration’s efforts to wind down the nearly 22-month war and release hostages taken in Hamas’ October 7 attack that sparked the fighting, will arrive in Israel Thursday.

Under heavy international pressure, Israel announced a series of measures over the weekend to facilitate the entry of more international aid to Gaza, but aid workers say much more is needed.

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, or IPC, the leading world authority on hunger crises, has stopped short of declaring famine in Gaza but said Tuesday that the situation has dramatically worsened and warned of "widespread death" without immediate action.

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Beijing, China - 31 July 2025

Spokesperson: Guo Jiakun

Duration: 4:46 minutes

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Beijing, China - 31 July 2025

1. China has served as the rotating chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) for one year and will host the SCO Summit in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1. Could you introduce the progress in preparing for the Tianjin Summit?

One month from now, the SCO Summit will be held in Tianjin, China, where leaders from more than 20 countries and heads of 10 international organizations will gather by the Haihe River. This will be the largest summit since the founding of the SCO and the biggest highlight of China’s presidency. The recently held SCO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting provided comprehensive political preparation for the summit.

China will work with all member states to complete the final stage of preparations, accumulating outcomes in areas such as ensuring security, promoting development, improving people’s livelihoods, and strengthening mechanisms. The goal is to host a summit that is friendly, united, and fruitful, leading the SCO into a new stage of high-quality development characterized by greater unity, deeper cooperation, stronger vitality, and more impactful actions, and building a closer SCO community with a shared future.

2. According to reports, at around 9 a.m. today, two Chinese men were severely injured after being assaulted by four men in Chiyoda City, Tokyo. Can the spokesperson provide more details and comment on the incident?

We have noted the relevant reports. The Chinese Embassy in Japan immediately expressed concern to Japan and is further verifying the situation. We urge the Japanese side to take effective measures to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens.

3. A spokesperson for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) told the media that due to the rise in chikungunya cases in China, the CDC plans to issue a travel warning for China. What is China’s comment on this?

The Chinese National Health Commission previously held a press conference to introduce the situation of imported chikungunya cases in certain cities in southern China, which have led to local transmission. They pointed out that the current outbreak is preventable, treatable, and controllable.

Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne disease, with cases reported abroad since the 1950s. To date, the virus has been found in 119 countries and regions worldwide. It is understood that China has maintained communication with the World Health Organization on this matter. The Chinese government has always attached great importance to the health of its own people and foreign nationals in China and will continue to provide a comfortable, safe, and convenient travel environment for domestic and international tourists.

4. The Myanmar military government announced today the lifting of the nationwide state of emergency. What is China’s comment on this?

5. U.S. President Do... [truncated]

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Southern Israel - 31 July 2025

1. Various of plumes of smoke rising from Gaza as seen from southern Israel

STORYLINE:

A large explosion rang out over the Gaza Strip on Thursday, and huge plumes of black smoke rising over the battered enclave could be seen from southern Israel.

At least 48 Palestinians were killed and dozens were wounded Wednesday while waiting for food at a crossing in the Gaza Strip, according to a hospital that received the casualties.

The latest violence around aid distribution came as the U.S. Mideast envoy was heading to Israel for talks.

Israel's military offensive and blockade have led to the “worst-case scenario of famine” in the coastal territory of some 2 million Palestinians, according to the leading international authority on hunger crises.

A breakdown of law and order has seen aid convoys overwhelmed by desperate crowds.

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, who has led the Trump administration’s efforts to wind down the nearly 22-month war and release hostages taken in Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack that sparked the fighting, will arrive in Israel on Thursday for talks on the situation in Gaza.

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New Delhi - 31 July 2025

1. Various of marketplace, people

2. SOUNDBITE (English) Ajay Srivastava, Global Trade Research Initiative:

++ZOOM INTERVIEW++

“This is just the pressure tactics for which Mr. Trump is famous. I think it's just a comma, a pause, not a full stop. And we heard last week that U.S. team may be visiting in the second week of August, Delhi for further negotiations.”

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ARCHIVE: Beed, Maharashtra - 4 May 2024

3. Various of Pearl millet plant harvesting in a farm on the side of a highway

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New Delhi - 31 July 2025

4. SOUNDBITE (English) Ajay Srivastava, Global Trade Research Initiative:

++ZOOM INTERVIEW++

“India has already committed to open industrial goods, which account for 95% of U.S. exports to India. India has shown, rightly so, agriculture and dairy as its red lines. India should stick to it. This India's offer solves the trade deficit problem of U.S., if that is the problem. And then U.S. should see the logic to it and move ahead if U.S. feels that India has to sacrifice its agriculture then India should not sacrifice the agriculture for the larger good of the country.”

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ARCHIVE: Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India - 15 September 2022

5. Various of workers in rice field, singing as they sow

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New Delhi - 31 July 2025

6. SOUNDBITE (English) Ajay Srivastava, Global Trade Research Initiative:

++ZOOM INTERVIEW++

“It's a question of food security of 1.4 or 1.5 billion people. Second thing, half of our population, more than 700 million people, they are critically dependent on their livelihood, not for their trade or well-being, for their livelihood, on the agriculture. If you fiddle with the core agriculture issues, there will be a massive problem. I don't call it job problem, it's a livelihood problem for India.”

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ARCHIVE: Andhra Pradesh, India - 13 February 2024

7. Various of shrimp farmers harvesting shrimp from a pond

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ARCHIVE: Mumbai, India – 27 July 2017

8. Zoom in of a peacock necklace made from 18 carat gold, approximately 100 grams in weight, priced at around $4,600 U.S.

9. Zoom into a ruby set in a princess cut diamond jewelery worth $6,250 U.S.

10. Tilt down of a ruby and pearl studded diamond necklace in white gold, costing around $39,000 U.S. Dollars

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New Delhi - 31 July 2025

11. SOUNDBITE (English) Ajay Srivastava, Global Trade Research Initiative:

++ZOOM INTERVIEW++

“There should be no impact on pharma, there should be no impact on steel. There will be impact on, say, our shrimps export. We export $2 billion worth of shrimps. The tariff is about 16 to 17%. 25% if I add. Then shrimp from Canada will be cheaper for them. So shrimp export may be affected. Then our diamond export. You know, we export about $5 billion worth of diamonds, and we import $2.5 billion worth of diamonds. So basically, U.S. diamond must be coming to I... [truncated]

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