The New Arab

An alarming number of people have been condemned to death in Saudi Arabia for drug-related offences. Experts say this trend goes against the norms of international human rights law, which says executions should only happen for the most serious of crimes:

Netanyahu said he is supporting Argentina in the FIFA World Cup because of his relationship with Argentine president Javier Milei. Milei has been one of Israel's closest international allies, repeatedly backing the country during its genocide on Gaza and strengthening diplomatic ties

French President Emmanuel Macron has become the first European leader to visit Syria since Syria's new authorities took power in 2024 and ending Assad's rule. Macron, who will depart on Tuesday, will advocate for "a free, pluralist Syria that respects each of its components".