At Geneva’s UN Human Rights Council, European leaders decry worsening rights abuses in Bangladesh and Pakistan, urging greater global pressure to protect minorities and women.

Israel intercepts Global Sumud Flotilla bound for Gaza, detaining activists including Irish citizens and Greta Thunberg, triggering international condemnation.

The U.S. government takes a 5% stake in Lithium Americas’ Thacker Pass project, aiming to secure lithium supply and cut reliance on China.

Muslim-majority states cautiously back Trump’s Gaza peace plan, urging Hamas to respond while linking their support to Israeli actions and a path toward Palestinian statehood.

Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron expand their defamation lawsuit against U.S. commentator Candace Owens, alleging an escalating campaign of false claims.