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Turkey on Monday condemned Israel’s interception of the British-flagged aid ship Madleen in international waters, calling it a violation of international law, according to BBC.

The vessel, carrying humanitarian supplies to Gaza, was seized and towed to Israel’s Ashdod port. Israeli authorities said all activists on board, including Greta Thunberg, would be deported.

Turkey warned the move undermines maritime security and condemned the use of “hunger as a weapon” in Gaza.

The incident comes amid Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza, where nearly 55,000 Palestinians have reportedly been killed since October 2023, BBC reported.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday called on US authorities to respect due process and human dignity following immigration raids and mass protests in Los Angeles, according to Reuters.

Speaking alongside Foreign Affairs Secretary Juan Ramon de la Fuente, she underlined Mexico's commitment to defendingthe rights of its citizens abroad, regardless of immigration status. Sheinbaum urged the Mexican community in the United States to maintain calm and avoid provocations.

The government is offering legal and consular help to ensure fair treatment. Authorities stated that 42 Mexican nationals were arrested during the protests, which gathered over 1,000 people downtown, Reuters reported.

China has proposed creating a “green channel” to fast-track rare earth exports to the European Union, aiming to address concerns over new export licensing rules introduced in April. The proposal was made following a meeting between Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic, according to Firstpost.

China, the global leader in rare earth mining and refinement, has stated that it is willing to accelerate approvals for appropriate EU applications and maintain timely communication. The ministry emphasized the move aligns with international practices.

Beijing also asked the EU to take equivalent measures to promote high-tech trade. The talks also addressed EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, with negotiations in the final stage ahead of a summit next month, Firstpost reported.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Pakistan-Saudi strategic ties during a meeting in Makkah.

The leaders agreed to enhance cooperation in political, economic, and security areas, guided by a shared vision and strong bilateral ties. They also discussed the situation in Gaza and regional stability, according to The Hindu.

Alongside high-ranking officials, Sharif congratulated Saudi Arabia on its Hajj preparations and wished everyone a happy Eid. The Crown Prince accepted his invitation to make the trip to Pakistan.