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France has begun air-dropping 40 tons of food aid into Gaza, warning of a growing famine. President Macron thanked international partners but stressed that airdrops aren’t enough and urged Israel to allow full humanitarian access, Reuters reported.

France has also joined EU efforts that have delivered over 3,000 tons of aid, much of which remains blocked due to Israeli restrictions. Aid groups report soaring malnutrition and hunger-related child deaths in Gaza.

Thailand on Friday sent back two Cambodian soldiers detained for crossing the border, ahead of key ceasefire talks in Malaysia next week, Reuters reported.

The move follows last week’s deadly clashes— the worst in over a decade— that killed at least 43 and displaced over 300,000. A truce was reached after mediation by Malaysia and pressure from US President Trump, who linked peace to ongoing tariff talks.

Thailand is still holding 18 Cambodian soldiers for immigration violations. Cambodia has called for their immediate release under humanitarian law.

Defense officials from both sides, along with ASEAN, US, and China representatives, will meet in Malaysia from August 4–7 to reinforce the ceasefire and address border security, according to Reuters.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called India’s ties with Russia a “point of irritation,” following President Trump’s threat of tariffs over Delhi’s continued oil and arms purchases from Moscow, BBC reported.

Rubio said India’s energy needs are valid but warned that buying Russian crude helps fund the Ukraine war.

Though Russian oil once made up 40 percent of India’s imports, recent reports suggest a decline due to reduced discounts.

India denies ordering a halt in purchases but says it can diversify if needed, according to BBC.

Trump’s remarks drew a sharp response from Russia’s Former President Dmitry Medvedev. India has not responded.

President Donald Trump said he plans to send his foreign envoy, Steve Witkoff, to Russia in the coming days amid growing frustration over Moscow’s continued assault on Ukraine. Speaking at the White House on Thursday, Trump called Russia’s actions “disgusting” and questioned whether more sanctions would impact President Vladimir Putin, Firstpost reported.

Witkoff, currently in the Middle East discussing Israel’s war in Gaza, is expected to visit Russia next. Trump noted that while sanctions may not sway Putin, the US intends to proceed with them regardless.

He also pointed to recent sanctions on Indian goods over its oil trade with Russia and warned China of similar consequences, according to Firstpost.