Monday

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says that a supertanker caught on fire after hitting two naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. However, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on a X social media post denies the claims. (Arab News) (The Guardian) (Kurdistan24)

The United Arab Emirates defence ministry reports that an Iranian drone has been intercepted over the country's airspace. Additionally, Iran's army also says that they have attacked the Al Minhad Air Base, which the UAE also denies. (AP)

Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip kill ⁠at least five people. (Al Jazeera)

The estate of former American country singer Dolly Parton announces that two DollyFest festivals will be held next year in London, United Kingdom, and Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., to honor her life and legacy. (BBC)

It is reported that school principal Rajendra Dawadi has saved over 900 students and 16 faculty members at the Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School in Bidur, Nuwakot District, Nepal, 10 minutes before flash floods hit the area last week. (Reuters) (The New York Times) (AP)

The death toll from the flash floods in Nepal has reached past 950. Additionally, hundreds are reported to be feared stuck in hydropower tunnels in wake of the floods. (CBC) (AP)

The total amount of cases of ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeds 6,000. (Al Jazeera)

The 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit is held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, which coincides with the country's Independence Day and the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Nomad Games. (The Times of Central Asia)

Israel and Greece sign a €3 billion (US$3.48 billion) arms export deal that will enable the Israeli defense ministry to build the "Achilles Shield", a multi-layered air defense array similar to the Iron Dome, made entirely by Israeli systems, including David's Sling, SPYDER, and Barak MX. (DW)

Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni announces the Italian government will extend its suspension of the Schengen free movement agreement with Spain for another 15 days in response to the brief migrant crisis event at the Ceuta border fence with Morocco. (DW)

A South Korean court sentences Unification Church leader Hak Ja Han to two years in prison for bribing officials, including former first lady Kim Keon Hee, in an effort to obtain policy favors. (AFP via France 24)

A judiciary in Iraq sentences Kata'ib Hezbollah member Amir Rahim Jabbar to 15 years in prison for his role in the kidnapping of American journalist Shelly Kittleson. (Asharq Al Awsat)

Kosovo's Vetëvendosje and Democratic League parties agree to support former Constitutional Court judge Bekim Sejdiu for president, potentially ending nearly two years of political deadlock and enabling the formation of a new government. (Reuters)