The Maldives government confirmed that a rescue diver has died while searching for the bodies of Italian tourists who drowned in cave diving incidents. BBC reports the diver, Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee, died in a diving accident during the search-and-rescue operation. Several Italian tourists had previously drowned while cave diving in the Maldives, and the search operation continues. Source: BBC
Over 50 schoolchildren, including toddlers, abducted by armed gunmen in Mussa town, Borno state, Nigeria
Days after Trump’s summit in Beijing, Putin will meet with Xi, highlighting China’s pivotal role in global power dynamics
BBC Verify analysis of dozens of videos reveals Hezbollah’s fiber-optic drone tactics are advancing, challenging Israel’s air defenses.
Bulgarian singer Dara wins the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with her song ‘Bangaranga’.
Iran’s seizure of a Chinese security vessel reveals the limits of its alliances, adding complexity to US-China-Iran dynamics.
The US is preparing charges against former Cuban leader Raul Castro, focusing on the 1996 shooting down of two civilian aircraft.
A freight train collided with a bus in Bangkok, Thailand, killing at least 8 people. The accident occurred in the suburban area, and the exact cause is under investigation.
Residents of Vilseck, Germany, are concerned about the potential withdrawal of approximately 5,000 US troops, which would severely impact the local economy. The town relies heavily on the US military base, and a withdrawal would affect thousands of jobs and local revenues.
Multiple rival protests are taking place in London, prompting authorities to deploy extensive security forces. Police have implemented tight measures to prevent clashes between opposing groups.