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The UN says starvation in Gaza is worsening, with aid deliveries severely hindered by Israeli military operations, checkpoints, and looting, despite ongoing shipments through border crossings, Xinhua reported.

According to the UN humanitarian office (OCHA), aid convoys face repeated delays and risks, while much of the food is seized before reaching communities. The UN insists that supplies must be delivered through community-based distribution points rather than militarized aid hubs, which remain unsafe.

OCHA urged Israeli authorities to allow consistent, large-scale access for both humanitarian and commercial supplies. Without unimpeded access, it warned, lives will continue to be lost.

The UAE and Iraq have praised recent international recognition of the State of Palestine, calling it a vital step toward justice and lasting peace. UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed urged continued global support for the Palestinian cause, calling it a moral responsibility, Xinhua reported.

Iraq’s Foreign Ministry echoed the support, saying such recognition advances the goal of an independent Palestinian state.

Meanwhile, the Israeli military said it airdropped 43 aid packages over Gaza in coordination with Egypt, Jordan, and the UAE, delivering food to northern and southern areas. It pledged to continue humanitarian efforts while rejecting accusations of intentional starvation, according to Xinhua.

US President Donald Trump has raised tariffs on Canadian imports from 25 to 35 percent through a new executive order, set to take effect at midnight, according to BBC.

New tariffs on dozens of other countries will follow in seven days, as part of a broader trade push. Trump had announced the plan in April but paused it to allow time for new trade deals.

The UK, EU, and several others have since reached agreements. Mexico has been granted a 90-day extension,

Experts warn the tariffs may raise costs for US importers and consumers, BBC reported.

Myanmar’s National Defense and Security Council has imposed martial law in 63 townships across the country, following the declaration of a state of emergency in those areas, according to Xinhua.

The order grants the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services full executive and judicial authority in the affected regions. Authorities say the move aims to restore peace, stability, and effective governance.

The townships span multiple regions and states, including Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Sagaing, Magway, Mandalay, Rakhine, and Shan. The martial law will remain in effect for 90 days, Xinhua reported.