As Ramadan begins, Israeli attacks continue across Gaza and Israel imposes restrictions on access to Al-Aqsa mosque. Mexico and the Vatican decline Trump peace board invitation; UN humanitarian official may not attend the first meeting on Thursday. Settler attacks, military raids and arrests across the West Bank. Palestinian child killed by unexploded Israeli ordnance in Jordan Valley. Chief Israeli ministers push for “emigration” and continued occupation in discussions of the West Bank, Gaza, and Lebanon. U.S. military kills 11 in triple vessel strike in Eastern Pacific and Caribbean. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani poised to have control over pivotal rent authority. U.S. sells over $1 billion in Venezuelan oil and projects expanded production. Palantir relocates headquarters to Miami. ICE facility in Texas accused of destroying children’s letters. Immigration judge ends removal case against Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi. House Democrats weigh censure vote against Rep. Randy Fine over anti-Muslim remarks. Justice Department antitrust chief ousted. DHS workers say Noem-ordered demolitions are exposing them to asbestos. Massive U.S. military buildup continues near Iran. RSF drone strike kills three civilians in North Kordofan. Israeli drone strike kills Lebanese man after threatening phone call. Taliban releases Pakistani soldiers after Saudi mediation. Niger and Algeria signal thaw with gas pipeline plans. U.S.-mediated Ukraine-Russia talks end their first day with no breakthrough. Peruvian Congress ousts interim President José Jerí after four months in office. Colombia resumes peace talks with Gulf Clan. U.S. official alleges China carried out covert nuclear test in 2020. Deadly militant attacks hit northwest Pakistan. Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania refuses to accept a prize in Berlin for “The Voice of Hind Rajab.”