The King and Queen of Belgium arrive to La Moneda Presidential Palace in Santiago for a meeting with Chile’s President Gabriel Boric as part of their official visit to the country. They will discuss bilateral relations, economic cooperation, and international matters of mutual interest. IMAGES
Washington (AFP) – In an expletive-laced outburst outside the White House, US President Donald Trump berates Iran and Israel for violating a ceasefire deal, adding that he is “really unhappy” with Israel in particular. CONTENT WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE.
Nuseirat (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) – “How long will this situation go on? How long will people have to endure this?” says Rabhi, as wounded and bodies are rushed into Al-Awda Hospital in Al-Nuseirat. Gaza’s civil defence agency said Israeli forces killed 46 people waiting for aid near a distribution site in the centre of the Palestinian territory in two separate incidents on Tuesday. They are the latest in a string of deadly incidents targeting aid seekers.
Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani says Iran’s missile strikes targeting the US base on Qatari soil was an “unacceptable” attack on the country.
Aranyaprathet (Thailand) (AFP) – Dozens of tourists and workers, some carrying children, have been left stranded at Thailand’s main land crossing with Cambodia, after the army stopped almost all border traffic in an escalating territorial dispute.
Missiles are seen crossing Jordanian airspace towards the west, leaving trails of smoke in the sky over Amman as Iran launched a new wave of strikes at Israel following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire between the two foes.
Israel army spokesman Effie Defrin warns that “danger persists” despite a ceasefire with Iran and invites the population to remain on alert during a press conference. The comments come moments after Israel said it had agreed to US President Donald Trump’s proposal for a ceasefire with Iran on the 12th day of war between the foes.
When wedding season comes in India, the phone of child rights activist Tatwashil Kamble never stops ringing with appeals to stop girls from being married off due to poverty. Kamble says he has helped stop thousands of illegal marriages in India, where nuptials before the age of 18 are banned.
Paris (AFP) – Representatives from Reporters Without Borders (RSF) gather outside China’s embassy in Paris to mark four years since the closure of the Apple Daily newspaper in Hong Kong. The pro-democracy paper’s founder, Jimmy Lai, has been behind bars since 2020.
Cauca (Colombie) (AFP) – Colombian soldiers pick up their gear and walk away, moments after being released from captivity in a guerrilla-dominated region of the country’s southwest. The 57 troops detained by local residents were freed in a joint operation by the army and police, who also arrested several “alleged kidnappers,” according to authorities. The area, known as the Micay Canyon, is a stronghold of guerrilla groups and cocaine production. In conflict-ridden regions of Colombia, some illegal groups at times order civilians to carry out actions to impede the advance of security forces. They are usually released hours later after the intervention of human rights organizations. IMAGES
Cauca (Colombie) (AFP) – In uniform, some of the 57 Colombian soldiers held captive by residents of a southwestern region appear silent, sheltered from the rain in a soaked courtyard. Authorities announced their release by the army, supported by police forces, who also arrested several “alleged captors.” The area, known as the Micay Canyon, is a stronghold of guerrilla groups and cocaine production. In conflict-ridden regions of Colombia, some illegal groups at times order civilians to carry out actions to impede the advance of security forces. They are usually released hours later after the intervention of human rights organizations. IMAGES
Acapulco (Mexique) (AFP) – Forensic teams work at the scene after five bodies were found in a burnt out bus in the popular tourist town of Acapulco on Mexico’s Pacific coast. The bodies were found by firefighters after receiving a report of a bus on fire in the street, according to local authorities. In its heyday in the 1950s and 60s, Acapulco was a playground of the rich and famous. Today the city once known as “the pearl of the Pacific” is blighted by criminal violence. IMAGES
