Armed groups launch coordinated attacks across central and northern Mali, with witnesses reporting fierce clashes in what has been described as the largest jihadist attack in years.
Trump announces cancellation of envoy Kushner and Witkoff’s trip to Pakistan for Iran negotiations, as Iran’s foreign minister has already arrived, adding uncertainty to the peace process.
BBC reports a major Russian military strike on Ukraine has killed at least seven people, raising concerns of further escalation.
BBC reports coordinated attacks by armed groups across multiple locations in Mali, with explosions and gunfire reported in several towns.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets Myanmar’s military-backed government leader Min Aung Hlaing during a regional tour, focusing on border trade restoration and regional cooperation.
The European Commission has published detailed implementation rules for the AI Act, the world’s first comprehensive AI regulatory framework, expected to take effect in July.
The US military conducts a strike operation against an alleged drug trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing 2 people. The operation is the latest development in US efforts to combat Latin American drug smuggling.