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Cholera cases surge in Yemen as conflict intensifies, WHO says
Yemen’s suspected cholera cases tripled in three weeks as conflict-driven displacement worsens disease spread, the WHO reported, with only a fraction of needed emergency funding secured.
China sentences three people to death for running Myanmar scam centres
A Chinese court sentenced three gang leaders to death for operating scam centres in Myanmar that defrauded victims of $1.8 billion and trafficked thousands of workers.
US Supreme Court agrees to hear watchdog case on Elon Musk’s DOGE records
The Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments in a watchdog’s lawsuit seeking public records about Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, with the Trump administration arguing DOGE is exempt from disclosure requirements.
Israel’s Yellow Line in Gaza advances, leaving displaced with nowhere to go
Israel’s Yellow Line demarcation in Gaza has advanced multiple times since a ceasefire agreement, forcing Palestinian families to flee repeatedly with limited options for safe relocation.
Russia arrests Japanese reporter for alleged espionage
Russian authorities arrested a Japanese journalist on Sakhalin Island, accusing him of gathering defense information for Japanese intelligence. The alleged espionage charge carries a sentence of up to 20 years in prison.
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.
What do emergency and governor rule in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa mean?
Pakistan’s federal government has imposed emergency rule and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, removing the PTI-led provincial government from power citing security concerns and terrorism.
Kenyan mourners killed by police at Raila Odinga memorial not involved in violence, BBC Africa Eye finds
BBC investigation finds three mourners killed by Kenyan police at former PM Raila Odinga’s memorial were not involved in the violence that prompted police gunfire.
Iran urges Saudi Arabia to pursue diplomacy after Houthis escalate attacks
Iran has urged Saudi Arabia to pursue diplomatic solutions to its conflict with Yemen’s Houthi armed group, warning that continued military action would worsen the regional crisis.
UK PM Andy Burnham says it is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit vote
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Russia clearly interfered in the 2016 Brexit vote, marking the first time a UK PM has publicly acknowledged such interference.
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles towards the sea
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles towards the sea off its east coast, with one reportedly flying over 900 kilometers, according to South Korean military officials.
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.
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