SUMMARY: International condemnation mounted over Israel’s military takeover of Gaza City amid 22 months of conflict. Health officials reported 11 Palestinians shot while seeking aid and 11 more adults dying from malnutrition within 24 hours. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met Qatar’s prime minister to discuss a ceasefire proposal involving hostage release and Israeli withdrawal. Hostage families pressured Israel, fearing for 50 hostages’ lives. Nine countries strongly opposed Israel’s operation, citing humanitarian risks and international law violations. Aid drops continued but were criticized as insufficient and hazardous. Gaza’s Health Ministry reported 114 adult malnutrition deaths since June, highlighting the severe humanitarian crisis.

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SUMMARY: South Korea’s military reported North Korea is removing loudspeakers from the inter-Korean border, days after South Korea dismantled its own propaganda speakers to ease tensions. North Korea had blasted irritating sounds in response to South Korea’s broadcasts, which included propaganda and K-pop songs targeting Pyongyang. South Korea’s new liberal president, Lee Jae Myung, halted these broadcasts as a gesture toward peace. Despite some outreach, North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong rejected Seoul’s overtures, criticizing their alliance with the U.S. Tensions could rise again with upcoming South Korea-U.S. military drills starting August 18, which North Korea views as a provocation.

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SUMMARY: President Donald Trump signed an executive order granting political appointees oversight of federal agency grants, including those from FEMA, NSF, and NIH. The order mandates appointing officials to review funding opportunities to ensure alignment with agency priorities and allows termination of grants anytime, even mid-period. Agencies must implement new protocols before announcing new funding opportunities. The administration claims the move strengthens oversight and streamlines grantmaking. Scientists and medical groups warn it politicizes grant decisions, delaying research advances and damaging U.S. scientific leadership. Thousands of grants, including those on public health and social topics, have been cut. Legal challenges are expected.

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