Kim Jong Un, leader of North Korea, conducted various military inspections to oversee weapon tests and military training, as reported by the Korean Central News Agency. This includes a visit to witness a test-fire of a new rocket launcher and inspections of nuclear facilities and special operation force training bases.
On the other hand, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian made a historic visit to Iraq’s Kurdistan region to bolster relations and discuss border security. This marks the first visit by an Iranian president to the area, symbolizing a strengthening of ties between the two nations.
Meanwhile, Morocco reported its first case of monkeypox in Marrakech, amidst a global outbreak of the disease. This highlights the need for increased surveillance and response to prevent further spread of the virus.
Lastly, three individuals were killed and three others wounded in an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon. The attack targeted individuals traveling in vehicles, escalating tensions in the region.