Hamas negotiators are staying in Cairo for a third day of ceasefire talks as the deadline to halt the fighting approaches.
Haiti's government has declared a state of emergency as thousands of inmates escape from its largest prison during a surge of gang violence.
Pakistan's newly formed parliament has elected Shehbaz Sharif as prime minister for a second term.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed to Western allies for more air defence systems following a Russian drone strike on Odesa in which at least eight people were killed. The victims included a four-month-old baby and a three-year-old child. Zelensky condemned Russia, stating that it continues to wage war on civilians. Ukraine is facing arms shortages, and Russian troops have recently made gains in the country, taking control of the key town of Avdiivka. The Ukrainian commander-in-chief has indicated that he will replace some military leaders on the eastern front.
The parliamentary elections in Iran witnessed a record low turnout, raising concerns about the regime's legitimacy and ability to address the people's needs.
Calls for investigation after Palestinians trying to access food aid are killed in Gaza City
President Vladimir Putin of Russia delivered a speech warning the West of the possibility of nuclear conflict if intervention in the Ukraine war escalates. He mentioned that Russia possesses weapons that can strike targets on their territory, and questioned whether the West understands this. Putin's comments were in response to President Emmanuel Macron of France suggesting the potential deployment of Western troops to Ukraine, a move that the Kremlin said would result in direct conflict between Russia and the Western alliance. Putin also expressed his readiness to resume arms-control negotiations with the United States, but under the condition that the war in Ukraine is a part of the discussion.
New report from the United Nations warns of alarming levels of food insecurity in Gaza.