Houthi forces launched fresh missile and drone strikes on Yemen’s al-Makha port city, killing at least seven people and wounding 30 others in attacks that extended a broader assault on government-held coastal areas.

Morocco’s budget minister and football federation president Fouzi Lekjaa has joined a political party ahead of parliamentary elections on September 23, sparking debate about managerial competence versus traditional politics.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is undergoing medical examinations and procedures on specialist advice, with observation expected to last two days. The announcement coincided with his 79th birthday.

Israeli forces have killed at least one Palestinian in Gaza, with another body recovered from rubble, as attacks continue in the war-affected territory.

Pakistan-administered Kashmir held its third and final phase of Legislative Assembly elections on Monday, though only four of eleven planned constituencies participated due to regional unrest and security concerns.

At least 13 people, including one child, were killed in a Ukrainian drone strike on the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk in Tatarstan, with 39 others injured, officials said.

Ukraine is deploying ground robots manufactured by startups to transport ammunition, supplies, and wounded soldiers, reducing casualty risks as the country faces manpower shortages in its conflict with Russia.

Israel has approved infrastructure development in eastern Rafah, dubbed “Green Rafah,” which experts say is designed to permanently fragment Gaza and reshape Palestinian territorial control.

Italy’s foreign minister condemned Spain’s retaliatory border checks on Italian travelers as “completely unacceptable,” escalating tensions between the two nations over migration policy and a recent influx into the Spanish territory of Ceuta.

Israel’s October 27 election faces mounting integrity concerns from political leaders and civil rights groups, with nearly three-quarters of Jewish Israelis worried about the vote’s fairness amid claims of government interference.

The Pentagon is pushing US defense contractors to significantly accelerate weapons production to address depleted munitions stockpiles following the ongoing conflict with Iran.

US Representative Ed Case defeated a progressive Democratic challenger in Hawaii’s primary, securing 57% of the vote against state Senator Jarrett Keohokalole’s 34%, setting up a November general election matchup.