U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Iran’s economy is “in a spiral” as Washington intensifies economic pressure on Tehran.

His remarks came after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced expanded sanctions targeting Iran and warned countries and businesses dealing with Tehran of possible secondary sanctions.

'Israeli' police raided the Qalandiya Vocational Training Centre operated by UNRWA in Kafr Aqab, north of occupied East Jerusalem.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said authorities were moving to remove UNRWA from the site. Palestinian sources reported that staff and others at the facility were detained and questioned before the center was evacuated.

Heavy rains caused widespread waterlogging across New Delhi, disrupting traffic and leaving vehicles stranded on flooded roads.

Several key areas were affected as commuters struggled to move through the waterlogged streets.

Torrential rain has caused severe flooding in southern Taiwan, with rising waters inundating roads and surrounding areas.

The heavy rainfall also triggered a sudden sinkhole, highlighting the impact of the extreme weather on local infrastructure.

A wildfire is spreading in Nevada, prompting authorities to order evacuations as firefighters work to contain the flames.

Thick smoke and rapidly changing conditions are creating additional challenges for emergency crews and nearby communities.

A Colombian league match was halted after violent unrest and a pitch invasion disrupted the game.

The incident forced the match to be stopped as authorities and security personnel responded to the situation inside and around the stadium.

A 17-year-old volunteer firefighter has drawn attention while helping battle wildfires on Indonesia’s island of Borneo, wearing a Superman costume and carrying a fire hose.

The teenager began joining his father, who leads a local volunteer firefighting group, at wildfire hotspots. Indonesia is facing a serious wildfire and haze crisis, with nearly 95,000 hectares of land burned across the country in July alone, according to government data.

Humanoid robots are taking on the competition in Beijing at the World Humanoid Robot Games.

More than 2,000 robots are competing in events ranging from running and soccer to practical tasks with some machines already breaking human athletic records.

Residents of San Marino lined the streets to welcome Pope Leo XIV during his visit, gathering to mark what many described as a special occasion.

Crowds gathered along the route as the pope arrived in the small European republic.

A funeral was held for fighters from the Syrian Democratic Forces as the group moves toward integration with Syria’s central government.

The development comes amid ongoing efforts to implement an agreement between the SDF and Damascus and determine the future structure of the forces.