World in Turmoil: From Middle East Violence to Legal Battles

Recent global events spotlight crises: Israeli strikes have killed 65 in Gaza, with Egypt proposing a ceasefire. South Korean wildfires expand to disaster zones. China implements counter-sanctions rules. Ukraine's Kherson seeks peace amid drone attacks. Russia prosecutes former official for bribery, while Turkey arrests over 1,000 in political protests.

Egypt has proposed a new ceasefire deal to resolve the ongoing conflict in Gaza, which has seen 65 Palestinians killed in recent Israeli strikes, according to local authorities. Meanwhile, South Korea battles wildfires, with several areas now classified as special disaster zones, resulting in four deaths and massive evacuations.

In Asia, China strengthens its stance against foreign sanctions as Premier Li Qiang signs new legislative rules. Additionally, tensions continue in Ukraine, where citizens of Kherson endure drone attacks amid continued peace talks, highlighting the struggle for stability after the city's liberation from Russian forces.

On the legal front, former Russian defense official Timur Ivanov faces trial on bribery and embezzlement charges. In Turkey, political unrest follows Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's detention, leading to over 1,000 arrests. French actor Gerard Depardieu has appeared in court over sexual assault allegations, contributing to France's broader examination of sexual violence.

(With inputs from agencies.)