Miscellaneous

Iran executes six men in Khuzestan, accusing them of Israeli ties. Human rights monitors say the charges were politically motivated and the trials deeply flawed.

In Deir Al Balah, displaced Gazans say exhaustion drives hope for a ceasefire — but years of broken promises make others doubt whether this moment will deliver real peace.

Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by two wickets in Sharjah on Friday, sealing the T20I series 2-0 with one match left. Shoriful Islam starred with ball and bat.

An Oxford study has tied 1,700 deaths in Zurich since 1969 to extreme heat, warning of rising fatalities unless emissions fall sharply.

Trump warns Hamas to accept US peace plan for Gaza by Sunday or face “all hell,” as mediators struggle and Gaza reels from mounting casualties.