Russian Drone Strike Hits Ukraine's Odesa, Wounding 14 on Chernobyl Anniversary
Russia launched a major drone attack on Ukraine on the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, wounding 14 in Odesa and killing 2 in the Russian-held Kherson region.
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Russia's Africa Corps Confirms Withdrawal from Mali's Kidal as Rebels Seize City
Russia’s Africa Corps confirms withdrawal from the northern Malian city of Kidal as Tuareg and Islamist fighters seize control, exposing the limits of Russian influence in the Sahel region.
Car Bomb Explodes Outside Northern Ireland Police Station, Dissident Republicans Suspected
A car bomb detonated outside a police station in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland. Chief Constable calls the attack ‘deliberate, reckless and stupid,’ with dissident republican group New IRA suspected. Incident treated as attempted murder.
Gunmen Attack Orphanage in North-Central Nigeria, Abducting 23 Children
Armed gunmen attacked an orphanage in Kaduna State, Nigeria, abducting 23 children; 15 have been safely rescued.
Iran Seeks Deal to Lift Hormuz Blockade, Postponing Nuclear Talks
Iran is seeking an agreement to lift its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which would delay nuclear negotiations, while continuing intensive diplomatic outreach in Russia.
Somali Piracy Surge: Four Vessels Hijacked in One Week, Threat Level Raised
Piracy off the Somali coast has sharply escalated, with at least four vessels hijacked in suspected incidents over the past week, prompting the UK Maritime Trade Operations to raise the threat level to ‘substantial.’
Trump Lashes Out at CBS '60 Minutes' Over Questions About Gunman's Manifesto
President Trump expressed anger during a CBS ‘60 Minutes’ interview when asked about the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting suspect’s manifesto, calling the questions unfair.
Kim Jong Un Opens Memorial for North Korean Soldiers Killed in Ukraine War
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, alongside Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov, unveiled a memorial museum honoring North Korean soldiers reportedly killed in the Ukraine conflict.
Car Bomb Explodes Outside Police Station in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland; New IRA Suspected
A hijacked vehicle fitted with an explosive device detonated outside a police station in Dunmurry, on the outskirts of Belfast. Police believe the attack may have been carried out by the New IRA, with residents including two babies evacuated during the incident.
Iran's Foreign Minister Heads to Russia as Trump Says 'Call Us' to Negotiate
After the U.S. canceled diplomatic envoy trips to Pakistan, Iran’s foreign minister traveled to Russia seeking support, while Trump stated that if Iran wants to negotiate, they can simply call.