In a turn of events, Suella Braverman, the former UK home secretary, has published a Resignation letter and unleashed a scathing critique of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's leadership. In her resignation letter, Braverman accused Sunak of repeatedly failing to deliver on key policies, including tackling illegal migration and protecting biological sex. She deemed Sunak's plan ineffective, citing record election defeats and failed resets. The prime minister, facing criticism, pledged to "drive change" during a weekly meeting, following the appointment of former PM David Cameron as the new foreign secretary.

Gaza City's Al Shifa Hospital, facing a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, buried 179 people, including infants, in a mass grave due to dwindling fuel supplies. Seven babies and 29 intensive care patients succumbed as electricity outage paralyzed the hospital. International outcry rises as Israeli forces' blockade hampers access, with the UN estimating thousands trapped. Allegations of hospitals used as shields persist. Surviving infants, lacking incubator care, are at heightened risk. The death toll in the ongoing conflict, according to Gaza's health ministry, has now surpassed a staggering 11,240, with over 40% identified as children. Urgent global intervention is imperative to address this escalating tragedy.          

Pakistan reportedly earned $364 million selling ammunition to Ukraine last year despite denying it provided any arms, per a BBC report. Citing US contract data, the report said Pakistan signed deals with two American companies in August 2022 to supply 155mm shells to Ukraine. A British plane flew 5 times from Pakistan to Europe likely delivering the arms. The alleged deals occurred under the previous PDM government. At the time, the Ukraine crisis was dominating Pakistan's political discourse after Imran Khan's Russia visit in February. Both Pakistan's government and Ukraine have denied Islamabad is supplying weapons amid the conflict with Russia. But the report alleges cash-strapped Pakistan profited by covertly selling $364 million in arms to Ukraine.

Former UK cabinet minister Nadine Dorries sheds light on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's temperament, stating he is "quick to anger" and often wears a smile that is "not always genuine." In her new book, 'The Plot,' Dorries cites an interview with Elon Musk as evidence. She notes the challenge of maintaining a cheerful demeanor as a prime minister, stating, "It's quite hard to keep up that effort." The revelation comes amidst political reshuffling controversies, including the return of David Cameron as foreign minister. Dorries critiques the move, suggesting it was orchestrated due to the Greensill lobbying scandal.

As Storm Debi sweeps across the UK, London and southern England face a barrage of thunderstorms, torrential downpours, and severe gale-force winds. The Met Office issues yellow warnings, cautioning of potential building damage from lightning strikes and gales. "Danger to life" flood alerts persist, with road closures and disruptions in Northern Ireland. Rail chaos ensues nationwide, with landslips and overhead wire damage. Flight cancellations hit the UK due to 70mph gusts. Meteorologists warn of a week's worth of rain in hours, emphasizing safety measures amid the relentless weather onslaught. Storm Debi marks a turbulent start to the storm season.    

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak received his first formal call to stand down on Tuesday in a no-confidence letter from Tory MP Andrea Jenkyns. The letter comes a day after Sunak sacked Home Secretary Suella Braverman in a cabinet reshuffle, drawing backlash from some Conservatives. Jenkyns slammed Sunak for ousting "the only person in the cabinet with the balls to speak the truth" on issues like crime. She urged Sunak's replacement with a "real Conservative leader." 15% of Tory MPs submitting no-confidence letters would trigger a vote on Sunak’s leadership. Jenkyns expressed hopes her colleagues would follow suit, as Sunak faces rising dissent within his party over the cabinet shakeup.

As the conflict escalates between Israeli forces and Hamas, Al-Shifa Hospital emerges as a critical point of concern. Despite heavy fighting prompting evacuations, hundreds remain trapped inside, warns Palestinian health officials. President Biden calls for Israeli restraint at Gaza's main hospital. Meanwhile, IDF advances deepen into Gaza, capturing the parliament building. Hamas proposes releasing 70 hostages for a five-day truce, demanding a halt in hostilities and aid distribution. Al-Shifa Hospital, without power for three days, faces a dire humanitarian crisis, with 32 deaths reported. The IDF alleges Hamas weapon storage beneath a Gaza hospital, intensifying the complex situation.

A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Sri Lanka on Tuesday afternoon. The quake occurred around 12:31 pm IST, with an epicenter located 1,326 km southeast of the capital Colombo. Tremors were felt across parts of Sri Lanka, including in Colombo. According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake struck at a depth of 10 km in the Indian Ocean. There have been no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. Authorities are assessing the impact of the seismic activity. [ photo courtesy: NCS_Earthquake/X ]

The Israeli military has accused Palestinian militant group Hamas of storing weapons and holding hostages in the basement of a children's hospital in Gaza. In a video released by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), spokespeople alleged that Hamas converted parts of al-Rantissi pediatric hospital into a "command center" with an armory of explosives. The IDF claims to have found evidence of hostages and says the hospital's tunnel system led to a senior Hamas commander's home. Hamas has denied the allegations. With over 11,000 Gazans killed in recent fighting, Israel's claims have prompted outrage from Palestinian groups and calls from the UN to avoid targeting healthcare facilities. [ photo courtesy: screengrab from IDF/X ]

Storm Debi lashes the UK with relentless rain and powerful gales, prompting a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in southeast and southwest England. Multiple "danger to life" alerts disrupt normalcy, causing road closures and transport chaos. Northern Ireland experiences gusts up to 74mph, resulting in high winds and heavy rain. The aviation sector bears the brunt, with British Airways canceling 50 flights, and rail networks face severe disruptions. Recovery efforts are underway in Ireland after widespread flooding. Authorities emphasize checking weather updates and preparing for potential damage as Storm Debi's impact unfolds across the nation.