Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced that a large-scale strike on Russia included a previously unnamed weapon called the Pelican, though military analysts remain uncertain whether it is a tactical ballistic missile or a drone.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that global conditions are deteriorating as military conflicts multiply and geopolitical divisions paralyze the Security Council, leaving vulnerable populations facing severe hardship.

A Virginia farmer reports diesel costs have nearly doubled to $7 per gallon, straining farm finances amid ongoing harvesting operations and broader economic pressures facing agricultural producers.

UK airlines criticize National Air Traffic Services following a second technical disruption in two weeks, with flight cancellations affecting thousands of passengers across the country.

Syria has experienced at least 16 explosions at weapons storage facilities this month, killing dozens of soldiers and raising questions about whether poor storage conditions or sabotage are responsible.

Houthi fighters advance on strategic Yemeni terrain after Trump cancels planned US airstrikes, amid Saudi Arabia’s appeals for military intervention in escalating Red Sea conflicts.

The race to select the next UN secretary general involves seven candidates competing for support from the Security Council’s five permanent members, with late-entry speculation emerging as three secret ballot rounds have failed to produce a clear frontrunner.

China has expelled two top military generals from the Communist Party on suspicion of corruption and misconduct, continuing President Xi Jinping’s sweeping anti-corruption campaign.

Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 32 percent, his lowest on record, as Republicans expressed growing disapproval over his handling of inflation and the unpopular Iran war.

Voters in two German states head to polls in elections that could determine Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s political future, with the far-right AfD expected to gain further ground.

European intelligence officials warn Russia may test NATO with attacks on member territory within months, with Poland’s PM citing intelligence of potential drone or missile strikes to test Article 5’s credibility.

France will summon Iran’s ambassador after Iranian authorities closed a French-language centre affiliated with the French embassy in Tehran, citing alleged violations of diplomatic conventions.