A new survey from the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights reveals a concerning rise in anti-Muslim discrimination across Europe, with 50% of Muslims experiencing racism daily, reflecting trends exacerbated by Middle Eastern conflicts and anti-Muslim rhetoric, further intensified by recent events involving Israel and Hamas.

Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Trami has devastated parts of the Philippines, causing 24 fatalities and displacing thousands amid severe floods and landslides in the Bicol region and Quezon province, affecting over 2 million people as the storm heads towards the South China Sea.

In a significant diplomatic development, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have held landmark talks at the BRICS summit in Russia, marking their first formal meeting in five years, aimed at mending bilateral relations and boosting economic cooperation following past military tensions.

Turning to the Middle East, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting Qatar to engage in critical discussions aimed at securing a truce in the Gaza conflict, working alongside Qatar and Egypt to facilitate a ceasefire and post-war reconstruction plans, particularly following the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

Amidst these ongoing global challenges, world leaders have gathered in Paris to support Lebanon during the Hezbollah-Israel conflict, focusing on providing military and humanitarian aid to stabilize the region and address the deep economic impact of the strife on Lebanon.

In maritime tensions, Indonesia has expelled a Chinese coast guard vessel from the North Natuna Sea, asserting its territorial claims while highlighting ongoing disputes in the South China Sea, as President Prabowo Subianto seeks to strengthen national defense initiatives.