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A severe landslide at a landfill in Conakry, Guinea’s capital has killed at least 30 people. The government has declared a national day of mourning.

Core Summary The Wall Street Journal exclusively reports that Russia has initiated internal preparations for a new round of military mobilization, testing conscription capabilities and personnel databases across regional military offices. Ukrainian President Zelensky warns that Moscow may conscript at least 300,000 additional troops for the Ukraine battlefield, signaling a potential escalation of the two-and-a-half-year conflict with major implications for European security and global energy markets. Event Details According to sources familiar with the matter, Russia’s Defense Ministry has directed multiple federal subjects to update service-eligible personnel data and conduct systematic mobilization drills covering communications, conscription procedures, and medical facilities. ...

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan with tremors felt strongly in the Tokyo metropolitan area, forcing multiple train lines to suspend operations and disrupting travel for thousands of commuters.

The Syrian government issued a statement strongly condemning Israeli airstrikes around Damascus, calling them a serious violation of international law and UN Security Council resolutions. This follows reports that Israel also struck a military airbase near the Turkish border, as regional tensions continue to escalate.

A U.S. federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration’s visa freeze on 75 countries violates U.S. law, describing the policy as ‘Orwellian’ and striking it down. The ruling represents a major blow to the White House’s hardline immigration policy and could affect millions of visa applicants.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declares Canada is ‘at war’ with the United States in trade matters, accusing the Trump administration of ‘attacking’ Canada’s economic sovereignty through tariffs. The statement marks a dramatic deterioration in North American trade relations.

Core Summary CNN live updates report that China, as Iran’s most important trading partner, has publicly rejected the Trump administration’s “economic D-Day” threat. This statement marks a new phase in China-U.S. confrontation over Iran, reflecting deeper shifts in the global geopolitical landscape. The U.S. strategy of maximum pressure to isolate Iran is facing challenges from major economies. Event Details According to CNN live updates, the Trump administration recently intensified economic pressure on Iran, threatening “secondary sanctions” against any country trading with Iran. However, China’s Foreign Ministry stated at a regular press conference that normal economic and trade cooperation between China and Iran “does not violate UN Security Council resolutions,” and China will continue to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests. ...

Core Summary According to The Washington Post, the U.S. Department of Defense fired the leaders of the military newspaper Stars and Stripes after they publicly criticized DOD attempts to influence editorial content. The incident has sparked widespread controversy over military media independence and press freedom. Event Details Stars and Stripes is a long-standing independent newspaper serving U.S. military forces overseas. The fired leaders had previously criticized the Defense Department for attempting to influence coverage, arguing this violated editorial independence principles. ...

The US federal government announced mandatory cuts to Colorado River water deliveries for Arizona, California, and Nevada as the river’s water levels continue to decline to historic lows. This is the largest mandatory water reduction action in US history, affecting tens of millions of residents and agricultural irrigation across the Southwest.

Core Summary A plane crash near a remote military installation in Alaska has claimed eight lives. The U.S. Air Force has confirmed the incident, with rescue teams rushing to the scene. The base’s isolated location and limited infrastructure pose significant challenges to search and recovery operations. Incident Details According to an official U.S. Air Force statement, the crash occurred near a remote military facility in Alaska. An Air Force spokesperson indicated that the cause of the accident is under investigation, and the identities of the deceased have not yet been released pending family notification. ...