“US to Exit UNESCO Amidst Accusations of Anti-Israel Bias” – 7/23/2025, 6:21:22 AM

Here are the latest world news highlights as of July 23, 2025:

• US to Leave UNESCO Again: The United States announced it will withdraw from the United Nations’ cultural agency UNESCO, citing concerns over what it views as anti-Israel bias. This comes only two years after the US had rejoined the organization[1].

• Gaza Crisis Intensifies: Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 20 people in Gaza, according to Palestinian health officials, as Israel launches a new incursion in an area previously spared in the 21-month conflict. Additionally, Gaza’s largest hospital reports that 21 children have died from malnutrition and starvation in the past three days[1][2].

• Ukraine War Developments: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy renewed his offer to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to the war, though expectations for progress remain low as new talks are set to begin. Meanwhile, Russian attacks reportedly killed a child in Ukraine[1].

• Bangladesh Plane Crash and Protests: A Bangladesh Air Force jet crashed into a school in Dhaka, killing at least 31 people. The tragedy sparked large student protests demanding accountability, compensation for victims’ families, and a halt to military training flights in urban areas[1][3][4].

• US Politics and Legal Disputes:

  • Former President Donald Trump accused Barack Obama of treason over alleged manipulation of intelligence regarding Russian interference in the 2016 election[2].
  • Trump’s lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over its reporting on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein is facing legal challenges related to state rules on defamation[1].
  • The US Department of Justice is seeking to interview Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s former associate, amid ongoing controversy over the case’s handling[2].
• Japan’s Political Shift: Japanese Prime Minister Shigaru Ishiba announced he would remain in power after his ruling coalition lost its majority in the upper house, with right-wing populist parties gaining seats amid public discontent with economic policies[3].

• Cyberattack in Germany: One of Germany’s largest newspaper publishing groups suffered a major hacker attack, with police cybercrime units investigating the breach[4].

• US Immigration Crackdown: The US has warned that foreign nationals found breaking the law risk losing their visas, part of a wider immigration enforcement push by the Trump administration[2].

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