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In a heated exchange of insults, Donald Trump and Joe Biden traded barbs at separate rallies over the weekend. Trump, speaking at a National Rifle Association event in Dallas, Texas, called Biden the "worst president in the history of our country" and accused him of being "full of bullshit." Meanwhile, Biden was in Georgia, warning supporters that democracy is at stake and labeling Trump as "unhinged" and obsessed with revenge. Trump, who is facing multiple criminal charges, claimed Biden is a threat to democracy and would deserve the electric chair if he were a Republican. The NRA, which endorsed Trump, is aligned with the Republican Party in opposing firearm restrictions despite high rates of gun violence in the US. Biden has called for stricter gun laws, including reinstating a ban on assault weapons. Gun violence remains a significant issue in the US, with over 40,000 gun-related deaths last year. 
White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is set to visit Saudi Arabia to discuss a potential civil nuclear cooperation agreement, as part of broader efforts to normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia. The US Atomic Energy Act of 1954 allows for such agreements, with strict nonproliferation criteria to prevent the development of nuclear weapons. Saudi Arabia, aiming to diversify its energy sources under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Vision 2030 plan, may benefit from a US nuclear deal. However, concerns exist that Riyadh could seek nuclear weapons expertise, especially amid tensions with Iran. The US stands to gain strategically by bolstering ties with Saudi Arabia and Israel, while also securing commercial opportunities for American nuclear companies. However, hurdles remain, including the ongoing Gaza conflict. The wider pact envisioned includes security guarantees and a pathway to a Palestinian state in exchange for Saudi normalization with Israel. Key issues to be resolved include the possibility of a uranium enrichment facility on Saudi soil and ensuring safeguards against nuclear weapon development.
The Israeli army has retrieved the body of Ron Benjamin, a hostage who was "murdered" during an attack by Hamas on October 7 in Gaza. Benjamin's body was recovered in the same operation that saw the remains of three other hostages retrieved. The victims were taken during an attack on the Nova music festival, where Hamas fighters killed over 360 people. The military said that out of the 252 people taken hostage that day, 124 are still being held in Gaza, with 37 confirmed dead. Israel's retaliatory offensive against Hamas has resulted in the deaths of at least 35,386 people in Gaza, mostly civilians. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum has called for a deal with Hamas to bring back the remaining hostages for rehabilitation or a dignified burial.
Former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif has accused former chief justice Saqib Nisar of conspiring to remove him from office in 2017, claiming to possess an audio recording of Nisar allegedly discussing the plan to oust him and install Imran Khan as prime minister. Sharif, speaking at a party meeting in Lahore, expressed disappointment with the people of Pakistan for not supporting him and his party, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). He demanded action against the judges involved in his removal, criticizing the decision to disqualify him on what he called "phoney charges." Despite his return to Pakistan from exile in London, Sharif's hopes of regaining the premiership were thwarted by Imran Khan's party winning the general elections. His brother Shehbaz Sharif, who had taken over the PML-N presidency, also resigned recently, leaving the party in a state of uncertainty.
Three Spanish tourists and three Afghans were killed in a shooting at a market in Bamiyan, Afghanistan, with multiple others wounded, including four foreigners. The bodies were transported to Kabul, where the wounded are receiving treatment. The Spanish government confirmed the deaths of three tourists and one injured national. The Taliban government has arrested seven suspects in connection with the attack, which has been condemned by the European Union and the UN. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of tourists in Afghanistan, despite the Taliban's efforts to promote tourism. Bamiyan, known for its natural beauty and historical significance, was once home to the giant Buddha statues destroyed by the Taliban in 2001. While attacks on foreigners are rare in Afghanistan, armed groups like the Islamic State remain a threat.