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Twenty people were killed and dozens injured in central Gaza after four aid trucks overturned while crowds swarmed them, Hamas-run civil defense said.

The incident comes as a top UN official warns of “catastrophic consequences” if Israel expands its military operations. Reports say PM Netanyahu is pushing for full reoccupation of Gaza, a move opposed by military leaders and hostage families, according to BBC.

International media remain barred from freely reporting inside Gaza.

WhatsApp has removed 6.8m scam-linked accounts in the first half of the year, Meta confirmed. Many were tied to organized crime in Southeast Asia, often involving forced labor, according to BBC.

The move comes alongside new anti-scam features, like alerts when users are added to group chats by unknown contacts. Meta said most accounts were taken down before they could be used in scams.

In one case, WhatsApp and OpenAI helped stop a Cambodian group using AI to push a fake scooter rental scheme. Users are urged to stay alert and use tools like two-step verification for protection, BBC reported.

The Philippines has granted visa-free entry to Indian tourists for up to 14 days, while India will offer free e-visas to Filipino visitors. Direct flights between Delhi and Manila are also expected soon, according to Firstpost.

India’s PM Modi welcomed the move, calling it a step towards stronger ties. The MEA said the measures will boost tourism, trade, and cultural exchange.

With the Philippines added, Indian passport holders now enjoy visa-free access to 30 countries, including Thailand, Malaysia, Kenya, and Nepal. Another 28 countries, like Indonesia, Maldives, and Sri Lanka, offer visa-on-arrival, Firstpost reported.

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1, according to CNN.

This marks his first trip to China since ties between the two countries soured following the 2020 border standoff in Ladakh, which included the deadly Galwan Valley clash. Further updates are expected as the situation develops.