China’s new “ethnic unity” law implemented in July mandates Mandarin as the primary language in schools and government, prompting concerns about cultural erosion among Tibetans and other minorities.

Arab and Muslim foreign ministers established a mechanism to document and publicize Israeli actions at religious sites in occupied East Jerusalem, according to a joint declaration adopted Wednesday in Jordan.

Puerto Rico implements water rationing across major cities including San Juan, affecting over 180,000 residents for 48-hour periods on a rotating basis starting Friday amid severe drought conditions.

Pope Leo XIV will visit Peru, Argentina, and Uruguay in November, marking his first trip to Latin America as head of the Catholic Church and the first papal visit to Argentina in nearly 40 years.

Vladimir Tkachuk, founder of Russian drone manufacturer Uraldronzavod, was critically injured when a bomb exploded beneath his vehicle near Ekaterinburg. His bodyguard was killed in the blast.

An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon killed one person and injured 11, marking one of the deadliest bombings since a June ceasefire began.

Armed forces from Somalia’s Puntland state attacked a federal government military camp in Galkayo, with regional leadership characterizing it as a security operation against alleged federal overreach.

Malaysia stated it will not repatriate 5,000 Rohingya refugees to Myanmar if their lives face danger, as government officials review a proposal announced earlier in the week.

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has selected conservative Congressman Alfredo Gaspar as his running mate for October’s presidential election against incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.