What we’re watching: Warning shots fired near Gaza aid center, Greenland wants spotlight back, & More

Gaza aid center overwhelmed; Israeli troops fire to regain control

Israeli troops fired warning shots near crowds of Palestinians who were seeking aid from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. The group, selected by Israel to distribute food in the enclave, had reportedly lost control of its aid center in Rafah. The chaos fueled concerns about politicized aid delivery and deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. It comes days after the head of GHF resigned. Critics like the UN warn the group may be too inexperienced to operate in a conflict zone.

Greenland uses China threat to seek western mining investment

Greenland is trying to recapture the US and EU’s attention, warning that without timely investment deals, it may have no choice but to turn to China to develop its vast, largely untapped mining sector.

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The statement taps into the ongoing global race for critical minerals between the US and China and demonstrates that, while the semi-autonomous region has no desire to become a US territory, it wants to grow its mining industries.

Mexican authorities probe campaign practices ahead of judicial election

Mexico’s electoral authority is investigating allegations that political parties, including the ruling Morena, are breaking election rules by distributing candidate pamphlets and organizing transport to polling stations. The investigation comes as Mexicans head to the polls Sunday to fill over 840 federal judicial positions – including all the Supreme Court justices.