That week in pictures: Summer wildfires, a Thai school shooting and this Tour de France Femmes.

This week in pictures: Summertime wildfires, an Thai people school shooting and that Tour de France Femmes.

Defense Department encourages defense industry increase armaments manufacturing and deliveries. Persia releases undated footage of Majestic Ruler Khamenei for first time, challenges ill-health reports. Moscow as well as China might exploit scarce United States armory to start battle with United States - NYT China holds back in wings as Mecca pact signals Arabian Peninsula shift away from United States shield. The governance in Pakistan crisis demands administrative change The Syrian government reached a deal on what lies ahead for Tartus and Hmeimim bases following a lengthy period of discussions pre-teen girl dies after lethal Buddhist academy shooting. Pak land states Mecca protection deal alongside Saudi Arabian Turkey is purely security Netanyahu Denounces Hamas Agreement in Fresh Shift from US President