Israel says it is preparing for scenarios in other locations while keeping up its offensive in Gaza. The Biden administration says it has finalized rules for background checks for people who buy firearms at a gun show or online. The presidents of China and Suriname hold talks in Beijing.

The Gaza ceasefire talks have been hampered as Israeli hostages were reported missing and an airstrike killed three sons of a Hamas leader. South Korea's opposition bloc wins big in parliamentary elections. Japanese and US leaders meet in Washington to discuss security issues.

Turkiye imposes trade restrictions on Israel, after Israel refuses to allow Turkish aid into Gaza. At least 42 people are dead in a migrant shipwreck off the Djibouti coast. Arizona's Supreme Court rules that a 160-year-old law banning almost all abortions can be enforced in the state.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a full-scale attack on Rafah will happen, as Israel reduces troops in southern Gaza. Former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas is hospitalized after falling ill in detention, amid a diplomatic row with Mexico. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has wrapped up her visit to China.

Progress is reportedly made in Cairo toward a Gaza truce, as Israel reduces troops in southern Gaza but readies for future operations in Rafah. A rare total solar eclipse draws millions in North America and is expected to boost the US economy by 6 billion dollars. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen reiterates that Washington doesn’t seek to decouple from China.

US President Joe Biden threatens to reconsider future support for Israel unless it takes steps to avoid aid worker and civilian deaths in Gaza. Somalia expels Ethiopia's ambassador, orders closure of two consulates over "interference". US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen attends round-table talks with international business leaders in southern China.

Rescue and relief efforts are underway in Taiwan following its strongest earthquake in 25 years. The UN temporarily suspends nighttime aid in Gaza following the Israeli killing of seven international aid workers. Palestine formally requests for full UN membership.

At least nine people are dead and more than 800 injured in Taiwan following a powerful earthquake. The mainland says it's ready to help. The presidents of China and the United States have had a phone conversation over ties. Gaza-bound aid is returning to Cyprus through the sea corridor after the killing of seven aid workers.

Iran vows retaliation after seven of its military advisers are killed in what it believes to be an Israeli attack on its consulate in Syria. Israel ends its two-week operation at Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital as it prepares to attack Rafah. More than 1,600 people are homeless in Tanzania due to heavy rain and flood.

Turkiye's main opposition party claims victory in the key cities of Istanbul and Ankara in municipal elections. Israel's Netanyahu says the military is ready to attack Rafah, amid protests from thousands in Jerusalem demanding his resignation. Workers in Baltimore begin clearing the wreckage from the site of last week's deadly bridge collapse.