Mufti Abdul Baqi Noorzai, the leader of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, was shot dead by unknown assailants in Quetta. There have been reports of an increase in assassination attempts against Islamic scholars in recent months. The government is being urged to take swift action.

The Ukrainian army suffered heavy losses and lost strategic territory. Putin met with military leaders in Kursk and announced that the Ukrainian troops had only two choices: surrender or complete defeat. Russian troops are continuing the offensive, eliminating the last points of resistance in the region. Kursk has now become a lost front for Ukraine.

Hamas has strongly condemned the resumption of military operations in the Gaza Strip by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, calling it a "genocidal war." The statement called for immediate action by international organizations. Hamas also called for Israel to be held accountable for violating the agreement and for the immediate withdrawal of occupying forces from the Gaza Strip.

The Israeli army has resumed large-scale strikes on Gaza. The attacks have killed more than 200 people, including children. The White House has supported the operations, confirming that Israel's actions are coordinated with Washington. "The gates of hell will open," a US administration official threatened.

The European Union and several countries are providing significant funding for the reconstruction of Syria. Billions of euros are being channeled into food, health and education to improve people's lives.

Indian security forces are confiscating collections of the Quran and Hadith in Kashmir. Human rights activists and international organizations have described the move as a gross violation of human rights. Kashmiris see the measures as a crackdown aimed at eradicating their religion and culture.

Boycotts of American products are on the rise in Europe and Canada. Consumers are abandoning brands like McDonald's, Tesla, and WhatsApp in favor of local products. New contracts with US companies have also been completely halted.

As the bloody massacre in Gaza continues, several Arab countries have dramatically increased their trade with Israel. While official statements express sympathy for Palestine, in practice relations are increasingly strengthening.

Seventeen South Koreans have converted to Islam at the same time. They completed special courses at a mosque and then recited the shahada (testimony of faith). The number of Muslims in Korea is growing, and among them is popular singer and blogger David Kim.

The Yemeni Armed Forces announced that they had launched a major attack on the US aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman and its escort ships in the Red Sea. The move is seen as a response to Washington's airstrikes on Yemen. The attack, carried out by 18 ballistic and cruise missiles, drones and naval units, could further escalate tensions in the region. The Yemeni army said it would continue to target all American warships.