Armed conflicts and attacks
2025 Cambodian–Thai border crisis
Thailand releases 18 prisoners as part of the ceasefire agreement with Cambodia. (ABC News)
United States strikes on alleged drug traffickers during Operation Southern Spear
Three people are killed while others escape in strikes on three alleged drug boats at an undisclosed location. (The Independent)
Arts and culture
Saudi Vision 2030
The Six Flags Qiddiya City amusement park officially opens to the public in Saudi Arabia, with the Falcons Flight attraction breaking records as the worlds tallest, fastest, and longest roller coaster. (Zawya) (Arab News)
Business and economy
Iran appoints Abdolnaser Hemmati as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Iran following protests. (ABC News)
Disasters and accidents
The Internet Archive suffers its third server outage in a span of one week. (Down Detector)
Law and crime
The U.S. Department of Justice announces that it will review 5.2 million documents of the Epstein files. (Reuters)
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