Russian barrage kills 21 in Ukraine as air defences struggle to cope
Russia fired 115 drones and 24 missiles at Ukraine overnight, killing 21 people as Kyiv’s strained air defences failed to stop many missiles.
Hasina’s Delhi speech deepens rift between India and Bangladesh
Sheikh Hasina’s New Delhi speech vowing to return to Bangladesh despite a death sentence has sharply escalated tensions between Dhaka and India.
Ukraine strikes two Russian oil refineries and Black Sea vessels
Ukraine struck two Russian oil refineries and Black Sea vessels as Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least 11 people overnight.
Iran’s president cites economic strain and says contact with supreme leader is limited
Iran’s president cites economic hardship and says contact with the wounded supreme leader is difficult, amid reports of food theft and inflation.
Iran sets slow-walk timetable for nuclear talks, betting on Trump’s midterm troubles
Iran lays out a months-long timetable for nuclear talks as Trump predicts the war will end soon and Iran-Oman agree on Hormuz shipping routes.
Colombia’s De la Espriella takes office vowing military offensive against ELN
Colombia’s new president Abelardo de la Espriella took office vowing to end ELN peace talks and launch a military offensive, as the guerrilla group prepares to…
14-Year-Old Gunman Kills Seven in Shooting at Home and Bangkok-Area School
A 14-year-old killed his grandparents and five teachers in Nonthaburi, Thailand, then died by suicide; over 20 others were injured.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign mutual defence pact in Mecca
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a Mecca defence pact making an attack on one an attack on all, amid the US-Israel war with Iran.
Airport and financial-system crackdowns widen Trump administration’s immigration enforcement push
ICE has expanded airport arrests and Treasury is tightening bank scrutiny of undocumented immigrants, sweeping up people with pending visa or asylum cases.
Trump gets temporary court win in BBC records fight as separate suit challenges family immunity memo
A Miami judge temporarily paused a deadline for Trump’s trust to hand the BBC financial records, amid separate suits over his finances and a DOJ immunity memo.