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Zelenskyy tells NPR Ukraine wants peace but will hit Russia until it follows ceasefire
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy told NPR Ukraine seeks peace but will continue striking Russia’s military until a ceasefire is established and respected by both sides.
EU watchdog urges smart glasses to clearly signal when recording
The EU’s data protection board recommended smart glasses display clear signals when recording, citing privacy concerns about bystanders being photographed or filmed without knowledge.
Trump says Houthis trying to increase oil prices before US elections
President Trump claims Houthi rebels are escalating attacks on Saudi Arabian infrastructure to drive up oil prices ahead of US midterm elections, attributing their actions to Iranian influence.
Yandex: Ukraine strikes data centre in third attack on Russian tech giant
Yandex suspended operations at a Moscow-region data centre after a Ukrainian drone strike, marking the third attack on the Russian tech giant’s facilities this week.
India’s opposition parties march to top court as protests over voter lists escalate
India’s opposition parties marched to the Supreme Court on Monday protesting alleged irregularities in voter list revisions, demanding the election commissioner’s resignation amid a major police crackdown.
UK PM Andy Burnham vows to renegotiate post-Brexit trade deal with EU
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges to renegotiate elements of the post-Brexit trade deal with the EU, planning to attend a bilateral summit next month to pursue closer relations.
Zohran Mamdani orders use-of-force review for New York City police
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has ordered a comprehensive review of police use-of-force policies for the first time in a decade, alongside new accountability reforms aimed at addressing misconduct allegations.
Ethiopian forces enter strategic Tigray town of Adwa, witnesses say
Ethiopian government forces entered the strategic Tigray town of Adwa without resistance, following the capture of Adigrat and as commercial flights resumed to Mekelle amid ongoing regional conflict.
Egypt’s press union chief rejects pressure over detained journalists
Egypt’s press union chief rejected criticism over the organization’s defense of six detained journalists charged with links to a banned group, affirming commitment to press freedom.
Netanyahu demands probe into sources for award-winning Gaza film NAZA
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has demanded an investigation into anonymous sources featured in the award-winning documentary NAZA, which alleges Israel’s military used AI-powered targeting systems to kill Gaza civilians.
China sanctions Paraguay, Belize ministers over Taiwan ties
China sanctioned Paraguay’s communications minister and Belize’s foreign minister over their nations’ diplomatic ties with Taiwan, freezing assets and denying visa access.
Maps show how Israel’s ‘Yellow Line’ keeps squeezing Palestinians in Gaza
Israel has expanded its military control in Gaza beyond the initial ‘Yellow Line’ ceasefire boundary, now controlling approximately 70 percent of the territory and confining 2.1 million Palestinians to increasingly cramped conditions.
Hormuz attacks intensify as efforts to end war on Iran stall
Military tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have escalated as diplomatic efforts to resolve the US-Israel conflict with Iran remain stalled, with multiple vessel incidents reported in recent days.
Ethiopia, Eritrea ramp up rhetoric: Are they inching towards war?
Ethiopia and Eritrea exchanged accusations of military aggression at the UN, raising concerns about renewed conflict in the Horn of Africa as fighting intensifies in Ethiopia’s Tigray region.
Why are Houthi missiles breaking through Saudi Arabia’s air defences?
Yemen’s Houthis struck King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, killing 12 people in the deadliest attack in over a decade, as the Iran-backed group’s missiles continue penetrating the kingdom’s air defences.
At least five people missing as flash floods in Nepal sweep away houses
Flash floods triggered by a landslide have swept through central Nepal, leaving at least five people missing and destroying multiple houses and infrastructure in the region.
Turkiye highway crash kills 11, injures 27 after tour bus hits truck
A tour bus and tow truck collided on a Turkish highway on Sunday morning near Akhisar, killing at least 11 people and injuring 27 others in western Turkiye.
War and high debt to dominate IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok
Finance officials from around the world convene in Bangkok this week amid escalating Middle East conflict, energy supply disruptions, and rising interest rates threatening global economic growth.
Mexican president urges residents to shelter as Hurricane Simon approaches
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum urged residents along the Pacific coast to shelter indoors as Category 4 Hurricane Simon approached, bringing winds exceeding 240 km/h and heavy rainfall to multiple states.
What the Iran war has done to the world’s energy supply, in charts
A major energy conference proceeded in Riyadh despite a Houthi attack on the airport. The gathering addresses global energy disruptions from the Iran war affecting oil and gas supplies worldwide.
US forces disable ship ‘attempting to run’ Iran blockade in Gulf of Oman
US military forces disabled an Iranian-bound cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman after it ignored warnings and attempted to breach a naval blockade, striking the ship’s stern with precision munitions.
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