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Transnational Thursday for July 10, 2025

Transnational Thursday is a thread for people to discuss international news, foreign policy or international relations history. Feel free as well to drop in with coverage of countries you’re interested in, talk about ongoing dynamics like the wars in Israel or Ukraine, or even just whatever you’re reading.

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Some items I'm looking at this week:

OpenAI to release web browser

Nearly 700 civilians killed in Israeli attacks on Iran

The new Bangladeshi government has an audio recording of the previous leader, Sheikh Hasina, ordering her forces to use lethal force. They will use this in her trial.

Hamas gives 'positive' response to 60-day ceasefire proposal but says talks needed on implementation

Russia allegedly field-testing deadly AI drone powered by Nvidia Jetson Orin

Israel launches new ground incursion in Lebanon, raising fears for truce

Trump Ups Criticism Of Putin As He Releases Weapons, Considers Sanctions

No fewer than 500 Israelis killed in conflict with Iran — Iranian parliament speaker

Church leaders: It's time for Nigeria's Christians to defend themselves – Catholic World Report

Supreme court clears way for Trump to mass fire federal workers

Former Bangladesh police chief admits to crimes against humanity amid crackdown trial

Yemeni armed forces hit Ben Gurion airport, other Israeli targets with drones, missiles

Yemen's Ansarullah pledges sleepless nights for zionists after terrorist 'israeli' incursion

Gaza ceasefire talks begin in Qatar amid ongoing tensions

Iran president Masoud Pezeshkian says Israel attempted to assassinate him

Trump claimed victory against the Houthis in fight over Red Sea shipping. Now they are sinking tankers again

What to know as Yemen's Houthi rebels launch new attacks on ships in the Red Sea

Climate change made Europe's heatwave up to 4C hotter

Climate change tripled recent heat deaths in Europe, scientists say

North Korea quietly building chemical weapons for combat

China provided real-time intelligence to Pakistan during a recent conflict with India, according to India's Deputy Army Chief.

As bird flu evolves, keeping it out of farm flocks is getting harder

First round of indirect Israel-Hamas talks ends inconclusively, 'situation in Gaza likely remains grim for foreseeable future'

South Sudan's worst and longest cholera outbreak enters critical stage

India admits heavy losses in 'operation sindoor', to posthumously honour 100 soldiers

Iran Fatwa Fundraiser to Kill Donald Trump Raises Over $40 Million

[Iran International] |reported| that Mansour Emami, another cleric in Iran's West Azerbaijan Province, announced a reward of 100 billion tomans ($1.14 million) for anyone who killed Trump.

Israel defence minister plans to move Gaza's population to camp

Israel's Defence Minister has directed the military to devise a plan for relocating all Palestinians in Gaza to the southern territory, with plans for a 'humanitarian city' to accommodate around 600,000 initially, potentially growing to house the entire population. The relocation aims to secure the area against potential Hamas operatives, operating under a proposed ceasefire for construction. This proposal has been met with strong condemnation from human rights advocates and warnings from the UN regarding the legal implications of forcibly transferring civilians, which is classified as ethnic cleansing.

Iran's government says at least 1,060 people were killed in the war with Israel – The Frontier Post

Tribunal indicts Sheikh Hasina (in absentia)

Death Toll in Kenya's Anti-Government Protests Rises to 31

Haiti death toll hits nearly 5,000 in nine months as gang violence spreads

"Hong Kong citizens felt immensely proud visiting the Shandong aircraft carrier group."

The US military will test a "Joint War Zone Distribution Center" in Australia.

General Ronald Clark, Commander of the U.S. Army Pacific, announced during the 'Protector's Blade' exercise that the Army is testing a new logistics capability in Australia aimed at efficiently prepositioning equipment and supplies in the Pacific theater. This initiative supports the military's strategic readiness for potential long-term operations, focusing on establishing 'Joint Theater Distribution Centers' that can be crucial during military conflicts, humanitarian missions, or natural disasters.

These distribution centers are set to be established across the Pacific region, with the Army currently managing centers in the Philippines and Australia. The exercise, which involves around 35,000 troops from 19 countries, serves as a platform for developing logistics capabilities and testing the Army's new 'Mid-Range Capability' missile system, the 'Typhoon.' Clark highlighted the necessity of these centers to mitigate logistical challenges and emphasized their essential attributes, which include operational port capabilities and storage for various supplies.

Unusual USAF and Space Force Drills Near Taiwan

UN reports 798 deaths near Gaza aid hubs amid ongoing conflict

Hamas agrees to release 10 hostages during Gaza peace talks

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that it currently exercises operational control over 65 percent of the Gaza Strip.

European heatwave caused 2,300 deaths, scientists estimate

Europe's freak back-to-back heat-domes killed 2,300 in eight days with temperatures 'reaching 48C', study finds

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