World News: UK will recognize Palestinian state in Sept. unless Israel agrees to conditions

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Starting in the UK, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that the UK will recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September, unless Israel meets key conditions, including agreeing to a ceasefire in Gaza.

On Tuesday, following an emergency cabinet meeting, Starmer outlined the UK's conditional recognition of Palestine's statehood.

He said recognition will be formalized in September unless Israel agrees to an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, pledges no annexation of the West Bank, allows full humanitarian access, and recommits to a viable two-state solution.

Starmer reiterated that there is "no equivalence between Israel and Hamas" and reaffirmed demands on Hamas to release all hostages and disarm.

However, Israel's government strongly rejected the announcement, calling it a "reward for Hamas."

Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump, after meeting with Starmer in Scotland, stated that the recognition was not discussed during their talks.

The UK's warning follows reports of a severe famine in Gaza and plans to airdrop aid into the enclave.

In the United States, after 4 people died in a deadly shooting in Midtown Manhattan on Monday, investigators have been sent to Las Vegas, where the gunman, who also shot himself, lived, to learn more about the possible motive.

Investigators, who recovered a handwritten note, say there were no links to terrorism or criminal organizations found.

The note, found on the body of 27-year-old Shane Devon Tamura, said, "Study my brain. I'm sorry."

It also claimed he suffered from CTE, a brain disease triggered by head injuries, and blamed the NFL for his condition, despite having never played football professionally.

Tamura, who had driven from Las Vegas, entered the lobby of a building housing the National Football League headquarters and major financial firms at around 6.30 PM on Monday with an assault-style rifle.

The victims included an off-duty New York City police officer, who was described as a "New York Hero."

The incident marks the city's deadliest mass shooting in over two decades.

Pope Leo XIV met over 1,000 Catholic influencers and digital missionaries from more than 140 countries at a Jubilee Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on Tuesday.

The Pope addressed the young people in Spanish, English, and Italian, reiterating his call for an end to violence and the need to proclaim peace.

He emphasized that digital missionaries are more essential than ever in spreading the message of peace.

He also cautioned that while technology has become increasingly influential, creativity should not be used to undermine human dignity.

At the 2025 India Couture Week in Delhi, Rohit Bal's design house unveiled the "Kash-Gul" collection on Tuesday, marking a tribute to the late designer nearly nine months after his death. The collection is rooted in Rohit Bal's lifelong bond with Kashmir, drawing on symbols of flowers and his signature motifs of lotus and peacocks.

Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal closed the show wearing a black velvet 'Sherwani' detailed in silver embroidery.

He paused midway on the ramp to honor his friend, saying "legends never die."

Choi Chi-hee, Arirang News.