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Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemned Ukrainian attacks on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium's Black Sea infrastructure, saying they threaten global energy stability and harm the interests of Kazakhstan and the US. The CPC reported a drone attack on two tankers, prompting a suspension of oil shipments.
At least 11 police officers were killed in an ambush on a police post in Pakistan's northwestern Hangu district near the Afghan border. Security forces killed 15 attackers during the hours-long raid, which involved explosive-laden quadcopters. The attack is the latest in a surge of violence in the region.
At least 31 people have been killed in clashes in Pakistan-administered Kashmir since June, prompting the UN rights chief to call for an independent investigation. The unrest, driven by a dispute over legislative seats reserved for Kashmiri refugees, has seen protests and a government crackdown on the group leading the demonstrations.
The US military has carried out a new wave of strikes against Iran, targeting dozens of military facilities. Iran has warned of regional retaliation, and India has advised shipping companies to avoid deploying sailors to the Strait of Hormuz.
The US military, alongside Saudi Arabia, conducted airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq in response to drone attacks on American forces and Saudi energy infrastructure. The strikes followed an attempted Iranian ballistic missile attack on US forces, which the US military said was intercepted. Crude oil prices rose more than four percent amid the renewed conflict.
Joint US-Saudi airstrikes targeted Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) facilities in Iraq following a series of drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia. The strikes have drawn threats of retaliation from the PMF and raised international concern over further escalation in the region.
Yemen's Houthi-run Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center denied plans to charge ships for traversing the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, saying passage remains free. The denial follows a report that the Iran-aligned group had been weighing fees, with Chinese vessels reportedly exempt, as regional tensions continue.
A draft UN report finds Boeing 727s tied to a US military contractor's network transported mercenaries, weapons, and drones for Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, operating through Chad and into Darfur. The report also details the role of Colombian mercenaries and cites Chad's denial of authorization for the flights.
US President Donald Trump was honored at the Knesset, where Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke during a special plenum session. Meanwhile, protests near the UN office in Geneva drew attention to the second round of nuclear talks between the US and Iran.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's first White House visit in 17 years has spotlighted a potential historic shift in Israel-Lebanon relations, with Aoun stating Lebanon's goal to end hostility with Israel. The visit, part of a US-brokered negotiation process, comes amid Hezbollah's reported decline and Aoun's efforts to challenge its influence.
The UN human rights office warned that settler violence and settlement expansion in the West Bank have intensified, urging international action. The warning follows a recent surge in deadly clashes, with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas calling for international intervention.
The pilot zone plan in southern Lebanon, a trilateral framework between Israel, Lebanon, and the US, aims for Israeli withdrawal and Lebanese army deployment to verify Hezbollah-free areas. Tensions persist as incidents occur during implementation, and skepticism about the plan's viability remains.
Hackney Council in London voted to begin ending its twin city agreement with Haifa, Israel, a relationship dating back to 1968. The move follows the Green Party's election victory and reflects ongoing tensions over the Gaza conflict, with Jewish groups criticizing the decision.
Uganda's health minister declared the country Ebola-free after an outbreak that infected 20 and killed two, with WHO defending the early declaration. Most cases were imported from the DRC, where over 3,200 confirmed cases have been reported.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met US President Donald Trump at the White House, discussing Patriot missile production and diplomatic efforts. Zelensky thanked Trump for the meeting, while the Senate voted to sanction buyers of Russian oil and gas.
The US and Saudi Arabia launched joint air strikes on Iran-aligned groups in Iraq in response to drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities and US forces. Iraq's National Security Council condemned the strikes as a violation of sovereignty, while Iran denied involvement and condemned the attacks.
As a potentially record-strength El Nino intensifies, experts warn it could compound the effects of ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, threatening global food security. With risks of reduced rice output, higher food inflation, and continued acute hunger, the world faces a potential 'perfect storm.'
South Korea's defense ministry has issued a public notice of a draft bill to support the construction of nuclear-powered submarines, explicitly committing to non-nuclear weapons development. The proposed legislation outlines timelines, cooperation with international bodies, and measures to expedite the project.
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House for the first time since launching a joint war against Iran. The meeting, described as 'positive and productive' by the White House, comes amid reported tensions over Iran policy and other issues.
The UN migration agency said criminal networks are trafficking hundreds of thousands into online scam centres in South-East Asia, luring educated English speakers with fake job ads on social media. Victims face confiscated passports, physical abuse, and debt bondage, while global losses from such scams are estimated between $88bn and $114bn annually.