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28 Countries Issue Joint Statement Calling for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza

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On July 21, 2025, 28 governments including the United Kingdom, Australia, France, Canada, and Japan jointly issued a statement calling on Israel and Hamas to immediately ceasefire and end the ongoing armed conflict in the Gaza Strip. The statement highlighted the prolonged war has caused a severe humanitarian crisis, with massive civilian casualties and extensive infrastructure destruction plunging Gaza residents into desperate conditions.

The signatories expressed support for the United Nations and international community’s ongoing diplomatic pressure on both sides to promote peace talks and a lasting ceasefire. They also pledged to strengthen humanitarian aid to Gaza, including medical supplies, food, and emergency shelter, to help alleviate the suffering of local civilians. However, the statement did not mention any sanctions against any specific party.

The United States government did not join this joint statement. A White House spokesperson said the U.S. continues to closely monitor the situation and is prepared to provide relevant assistance if necessary. Diplomatic efforts remain underway, but no concrete ceasefire timeline has been established. The international community generally urges restraint to avoid worsening the humanitarian disaster.

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British Primatologist Jane Goodall Passes Away

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During a U.S. speaking tour, renowned primatologist and environmental advocate Jane Goodall passed away of natural causes in California on October 1, 2025, at the age of 91.

Goodall is globally recognized as a leading authority on chimpanzees. Beginning in the 1960s at Gombe National Park, Tanzania, she was the first to document chimpanzees using tools, displaying complex social behavior and emotional interactions, challenging traditional boundaries between humans and animals.

She founded the Jane Goodall Institute in 1977 and launched the Roots & Shoots youth environmental program, now operating in multiple countries worldwide to encourage young people to participate in conservation and environmental issues.

Her legacy spans scientific contributions, advocacy for biodiversity, animal rights, and the future of the planet. Tributes have poured in internationally, with many noting her passing as a major loss for the environmental and scientific communities.

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Israeli Navy Intercepts “Global Sumud” Aid Flotilla; Greta Thunberg Detained

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On October 1, 2025, the “Global Sumud” aid flotilla attempting to breach Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza was intercepted by the Israeli navy approximately 70–80 nautical miles off the coast of Gaza.

The flotilla consisted of 49 vessels carrying activists and humanitarian aid from 44 countries. Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was on the first vessel boarded. Israel’s Foreign Ministry released footage showing Thunberg detained by Israeli forces, stating that “Greta and her companions are safe and healthy.”

Flotilla members reported that the Israeli navy carried out “aggressive actions,” including water cannon spraying and deliberate ramming of ships, though no passengers were injured. Israel maintained that multiple vessels from the “Hamas-Sumud fleet” were safely intercepted and that passengers were transferred to Israeli ports. They emphasized that the flotilla was warned it was entering an active conflict zone in violation of the legal blockade and offered to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza via secure channels.

The flotilla members insist that Israel’s naval blockade is illegal and said they will continue toward Gaza. They stressed that the mission aims to break the blockade and demonstrate international support for the people of Gaza. The flotilla is currently awaiting further processing in Israeli ports, and international attention on the incident continues.

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Increase in U.S. Citizens Seeking Asylum in Australia Due to Political Instability

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Since the start of Donald Trump’s second term in January 2025, at least 29 U.S. citizens have applied for asylum in Australia, a significant increase compared to fewer than five applications per month in the latter half of 2024. This indicates that some Americans feel uneasy about the domestic political and social environment.

Most applicants have submitted an onshore protection visa (Subclass 866), which allows individuals who arrive in Australia on a valid visa to apply for asylum. According to the Department of Home Affairs, no applications have been approved yet. Asylum applications typically take months or even years to process, including identity verification, personal statements, and security checks.

The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) noted a recent surge in requests from U.S. citizens seeking asylum advice. While official data does not disclose the reasons, experts suggest that political polarization, social division, and threats to certain groups’ rights—particularly LGBTQ+ individuals—may be driving the increase.

At the same time, countries such as Canada and Ireland have observed similar trends. Experts remind that asylum is granted based on “current risk of persecution,” so even if some applicants filed before Trump’s second term, their cases are assessed according to present circumstances.

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