Several children were injured in Israeli attacks targeting Al-Jinan Kindergarten, located in central Gaza.

At least 19 people were killed and 50 others injured after a military aircraft crashed onto a school campus in the capital of Bangladesh, according to an official statement.

The Israeli army is conducting a ground operation in the city of Deir al-Balah in Gaza.

Israeli Likud Party MK Hanoch Milwidsky:

Hamas is far from being defeated, and it's unclear who is behind such an assumption.

75% of Hamas's tunnels are still operational, and the group has rebuilt its structure.

NEW: Ukraine's President Zelensky announced that French companies will begin making drones in Ukraine to boost local production and cooperation.

In June, reports emerged that French carmaker Renault was also planning to produce drones in Ukraine.

Sahel Refugee Crisis

- As of 2025, conflict and climate shocks have displaced millions across the Sahel.

- 28.7M need aid; 5.9M displaced, including 2.1M refugees.

- Crisis drivers include jihadist violence, ethnic strife, drought, weak governance, and food insecurity.

The UK Ministry of Defence confirmed it has delivered $201 million worth of air defense missiles and artillery shells to Ukraine over the past two months. These supplies are part of a wider $940 million commitment this year toward bolstering Ukraine’s air defense and artillery needs.

The head of internal security in Suwayda, Ahmed Al-Dalati:

The priority now is to establish a ceasefire and meet humanitarian needs.

We have communicated with the city's factions to resolve the conflict.

Source: Al Jazeera

It has been reported that the Israeli army's Golani Brigade entered Deir al-Balah from the southern axis after 24 hours of artillery fire.

Europe Prepares for a U.S. Trade Fight

The EU is preparing to retaliate against the U.S. as Trump pushes for higher tariffs on European goods — talks are faltering ahead of the August 1 deadline.

“If they want war, they will get war,” warns a German official.

The EU thought a trade deal with the U.S. was within reach. Now it’s preparing to hit back as Trump eyes tariffs of 15% or higher on European goods.

Source: WSJ

Britain and other countries have called for an immediate end to the war in Gaza:

The Israeli government’s aid delivery model is dangerous, fuels instability, and deprives Gazans of human dignity.

We condemn the slow and limited flow of aid and the inhumane killing of civilians, including children, who are simply trying to meet their most basic needs for water and food. We call on the Israeli government to immediately lift restrictions on the flow of aid.

We strongly oppose any steps towards territorial or demographic changes in the occupied Palestinian territories.

The foreign ministers of Britain, France, Italy, Japan, Australia, Canada, Denmark and other countries said in a joint statement:

"We, the signatories listed below, come together with a simple, urgent message: the war in Gaza must end now."

NEW: The United States has deployed tactical nuclear weapons to the United Kingdom for the first time since 2008, according to the UK Defence Journal.

This marks a major strategic shift in NATO’s posture, with reports indicating that U.S. B61-12 nuclear bombs are being stationed at RAF Lakenheath. The move comes amid growing tensions with Russia and is seen as part of a broader deterrence strategy across Europe.

Since early morning, 49 people have been killed by Israeli army fire in Gaza, including 7 civilians who were seeking aid.

U.S. Treasury Secretary:

We urge Europe to adopt our approach if tariffs are imposed on Russian oil.

According to Taliban media outlets Taliban-appointed diplomats will officially take charge of Afghanistan’s embassy in Germany.

But the German government said that Afghanistan's Taliban administration will send two envoys to Germany to help with deportations, days after 81 convicted Afghans were sent back to their homeland.

US Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack:

Strong nation-states are a threat — especially Arab states are viewed as a threat to Israel.

But in Syria, I think all of the the minority communities are smart enough to say, ‘We’re better off together, centralized.’

BREAKING: US and Türkiye give YPG/PKK affiliated SDF a 30-day deadline to join the Syrian government.

Non-integrated units will be disarmed, and Damascus will retain full control.

Source: MEE

Taiwan and the US are in talks about cooperating on a spaceport.

Source: Taiwan News

According to Turkish diplomatic sources, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke by phone today (21 July) with Jordanian FM Ayman Safadi.

They discussed the ceasefire in southern Syria and stressed the need for a unified regional stance against efforts to divide the country.

US Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack said the U.S. has “no position” on the prospect of a defense pact between Syria and Turkey.

“It’s not in the U.S.’s business or interest to tell any of the surrounding nations with each other what to do,” he said.

Source: WaPo