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US-Russia Talks on Ukraine End Without Agreement
US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin held five-hour talks in Moscow but failed to reach a compromise on Ukraine. The discussions were described as 'useful' but yielded no deal amid ongoing conflict tensions.
Russian Forces Capture Pokrovsk Amid Ukraine Conflict
Russia announced the capture of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast after heavy fighting, marking a significant gain in the Russo-Ukrainian war. Concurrently, a Russian Iskander missile strike on Dnipro killed four and injured at least 40.
US Deploys Naval Forces Near Venezuela Amid Rising Tensions
The US deployed 11 warships and about 15,000 troops to the Caribbean as part of military exercises near Venezuela. Former President Trump reportedly pressured Venezuelan President Maduro to resign or face danger, escalating diplomatic strains.
Mass Shooting at Family Gathering in Stockton, California
Four people were killed and ten injured in a mass shooting at a banquet hall in Stockton. This is part of a troubling pattern of mass shootings in the United States during 2025.
Guinea-Bissau Military Junta Installs Provisional Government
Following a coup, Guinea-Bissau's military junta installed a 28-member provisional government. Opposition leader Fernando Dias da Costa was granted asylum in the Nigerian embassy for protection against detention by the junta.
Canada Joins EU Security Action for Europe Initiative
Canada agreed to join the EU's defense initiative, allowing Canadian firms greater access to European defense markets and encouraging EU investment in Canada's defense sector amid growing security concerns.
Tunisian Authorities Crack Down on Opposition Leaders
Tunisia's police detained Chaima Issa of the National Salvation Front and sentenced opposition leaders to long prison terms for allegedly plotting to overthrow the president. This follows growing political repression in the country.
Power Outage Hits Western Cuba, Including Havana
A major blackout affected western Cuba, leaving millions without electricity. The crisis is attributed to a deteriorating electric grid infrastructure amid chronic outages.
South Korean President Considers Apology to North Korea Over Tensions
President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea is weighing an apology to North Korea regarding allegations involving leaflet drops and drone use that raised military tensions between the countries recently.
Peruvian Supreme Court Sentences Former President Pedro Castillo
Pedro Castillo was sentenced to 11.5 years in prison for criminal conspiracy related to his 2022 attempt to dissolve Congress and execute a self-coup. The verdict marks a significant legal development in Peru's political crisis.