Pakistan’s UN envoy Asim Iftikhar blasts double standards in counter-terrorism, questioning why only Muslims appear on the UN Security Council terror list.

Israeli forces launch Gaza City assault, killing at least 81 as famine spreads. UN warns of “apocalyptic” conditions; ceasefire talks stall.

China is considering yuan-backed stablecoins to boost global use of its currency, marking a major policy shift from its crypto ban. Hong Kong, Shanghai to lead rollout.