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The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution classifying the transatlantic slave trade and racial enslavement of Africans as the gravest crime against humanity, with 123 countries voting in favor, despite opposition from the US, Israel, and Argentina.
Volkswagen is considering converting a German factory to produce components for Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system amid ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza, highlighting pressures on Germany’s industry and the company’s historical ties to arms manufacturing.
Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun said he was unaware of the decision to expel Iran’s ambassador, revealing internal leadership divisions and heightening political tensions, amid sharp rejection by Parliament Speaker and Hezbollah describing the move as unjust.
Iran’s embassy in South Africa mocked President Trump’s remarks on shared control of the Strait of Hormuz with Iran’s leadership by posting a satirical image online. Meanwhile, Trump announced a delay in planned strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure amid ongoing talks aimed at ending the Israeli conflict.
Israel has closed Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque for over 25 days citing security concerns amid the US-Israeli offensive on Iran, imposing strict entry restrictions on Palestinians and prompting widespread condemnation from Arab countries and organizations.
A minority within the Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties is pushing to ignore a judicial panel’s report clearing ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan of misconduct, facing opposition mainly from Western members seeking to block its presentation to the full Assembly.
