Heavy fighting erupted on July 24, 2025, along the disputed Thailand–Cambodia frontier near the Ta Muen Thom temple. Cambodia initiated artillery, rocket, and drone strikes against Thai bases, killing nine to twelve civilians (including children) and injuring many . Thailand responded by deploying six F‑16 jets—one bombed a Cambodian military target—then recalled them safely . Thailand also evacuated around 40,000 border residents, closed crossings, and expelled diplomats amid diplomatic collapse . Cambodia accused Thailand of “unlawful, irresponsible” aggression and sought a UN Security Council session. (PC: Hindustan Times)

Doctors in Gaza say they are too hungry to care for patients. “We can’t even stand,” said one physician after a 24-hour shift with no food. Many doctors have fainted in operating rooms. “Some have not eaten for days,” said Dr. Mohammed Abu Selmia of al-Shifa Hospital. Gaza’s hospitals are overcrowded and short on supplies. “I had to stop surgery due to low blood pressure,” said a surgeon at Nasser Medical Complex. Most hospitals are damaged or destroyed. The UN and WHO warn of a severe health crisis. Israel says it is working to improve aid delivery, but challenges remain. (PC: AFP)

The Karnataka cabinet has approved the Justice D’Cunha commission report on the June 4 Bengaluru stampede that killed 11 people outside Chinnaswamy Stadium. The report held IPL team Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), KSCA, DNA Entertainment, and police officials directly responsible for "gross negligence." The event, celebrating RCB’s IPL win, lacked adequate crowd control, with only 79 police inside the stadium and none outside. No ambulances were present. The stampede also clashed with a nearby state event, worsening the chaos. Legal and departmental actions will follow against all named parties, including suspended senior police officers. Over 50 people were injured.

A Russian Antonov An-24 plane carrying 49 people, including six crew and five children, crashed near Tynda in the eastern Amur region on Thursday. Operated by Siberia-based Angara Airlines, the aircraft dropped off radar during approach. Russia’s emergencies ministry confirmed that a rescue helicopter located the burning fuselage on a mountainside, 16 km from Tynda. No signs of survivors were seen. Preliminary reports by TASS suggest crew error in poor visibility caused the crash. Civil defence has deployed 25 personnel and four aircraft are on standby. The An-24, in service since the 1950s, remains widely used across Russia. (PC: HT)

US President Donald Trump is under fire for accusing former President Barack Obama of trying to rig the 2016 and 2020 elections. Critics say the claim is a distraction from rising pressure to release Jeffrey Epstein-related files. On Thursday, a House committee voted to subpoena the Justice Department for those documents. “This is a desperate and dangerous attempt to shift the spotlight,” said Senator Mark Warner. Intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard backed Trump, claiming Obama faked reports on Russian interference. Democrat Jim Himes responded, “These claims are baseless and designed to cover up the administration’s refusal to release the Epstein files.” (PC: Reuters)

Tensions rose on July 24 as Thailand and Cambodia clashed near their shared border. The Thai army said Cambodia attacked military bases in Surin and Sisaket with rockets and gunfire. In response, Thailand deployed F-16 jets, one of which hit a target inside Cambodia. Bombs were also dropped on roads. Both countries have blamed each other for starting the fight. Cambodia accused Thailand of trying to take its land and breaking past agreements. The Thai army claimed Cambodia used drones, soldiers with grenades, and even civilians as shields. Evacuations are underway near the border as tensions remain high. (PC: Chumchon Khon Surin /Facebook)

Over 100 humanitarian and rights groups, including MSF, Save the Children, and Oxfam, have warned of mass starvation in Gaza, with people and aid workers "wasting away." Gaza's health ministry reported 43 malnutrition-related deaths since Sunday. The UN says nearly 100,000 women and children suffer from severe acute malnutrition. With aid blocked, markets bare, and prices soaring, doctors report children dying from starvation. Aid groups blame Israel’s blockade and accuse it of killing over 1,050 Palestinians seeking food. Israel denies targeting civilians and blames UN agencies for delivery failures, despite 4,500 lorries entering Gaza over two months, including baby food. (PC: BBC)

Israel and Ukraine have agreed to begin talks focused on countering the "threat" posed by Iran, marking closer ties between the two nations. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga called Iran an "existential threat" at a Kyiv press conference with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, the most senior Israeli official to visit Ukraine since 2023. Both countries accuse Iran—Russia's ally—of destabilizing actions, including supplying drones to Moscow. Saar thanked Ukraine for opposing Iranian nuclear ambitions, while Kyiv backed Israel’s recent bombing of Iranian sites. The new dialogue aims to address shared security concerns and limit Iran's military and technological capabilities. (PC: NDTV)

Dr. Salvador Plasencia, 43, has pleaded guilty in a Los Angeles court to four counts of ketamine distribution linked to the death of actor Matthew Perry. While Plasencia did not provide the fatal dose, he supplied Perry with ketamine in the weeks before the "Friends" star was found dead in October 2023. The doctor admitted buying the drug from another physician and selling it at inflated prices. Sentencing is set for December 3, with Plasencia facing up to 40 years in prison. The case involves five individuals, including the alleged “Ketamine Queen,” Jasveen Sangha, who has pleaded not guilty. (PC: NDTV)

Ten more Palestinians in Gaza have died from malnutrition in the past 24 hours, according to the Hamas-run health ministry, as over 100 aid agencies accuse Israel of causing “mass starvation.” The UN Security Council is meeting urgently to discuss the worsening crisis. Despite Israel claiming that 950 truckloads of aid are waiting to be distributed, aid is reportedly not reaching civilians. Gaza’s residents describe unbearable conditions, with basic food like lentils and bread costing over 600 shekels daily. Meanwhile, Israel’s military operations continue, with 17 more people reportedly killed in air strikes, according to Gaza’s Civil Defence agency. (PC: BBC)