Indonesia condemns Israeli plan to expand Gaza control over 70% of territory. Foreign Minister Sugiono says move violates international law, undermines two-state solution.

Mortar strike kills UN peacekeeper, wounds 2 in southern Lebanon. UNIFIL launches investigation into the incident.

A peacekeeper serving with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon was killed and two others wounded when mortar shells struck their position in southern Lebanon. UNIFIL said it has launched an investigation to determine the circumstances.

Pentagon faces $4B-$6B shortfall, forcing training cutbacks as military fuel prices rise 27% in six months, report says.

The Pentagon is facing growing financial pressure from unexpected costs, with military fuel prices rising nearly 27% over the past six months, according to a report. The US Army has been forced to cut back on training amid a $4B-$6B shortfall driven by several factors, notably the Iran war.

China's Pinglu Canal achieves full-channel connectivity as water pumped into final sections, nearing September navigation launch in Guangxi.

Water began flowing through the final sections of the Pinglu Canal in Guangxi on Wednesday, advancing the 134.2-kilometer waterway toward its planned September navigation launch, state media reported.

China's 134.2-km Pinglu Canal fully filled with water June 3, enters final testing ahead of September opening — gives southwestern provinces first direct river-to-sea route.

On June 3, the 134.2-km Pinglu Canal was fully filled with water, entering final testing before its September opening. Once operational, it gives China's southwestern provinces their first direct river-to-sea route.