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Russian strike kills civilians in Dnipro and Odesa port hit
A Russian Iskander missile strike on Dnipro killed four people and injured at least 40, while a separate Russian attack on Odesa port killed eight and wounded 27, as fighting continues in the Russo‑Ukrainian war.
Russia claims capture of Pokrovsk amid renewed offensive
Russian forces say they have captured Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast after months of heavy fighting, part of ongoing localized offensives in eastern Ukraine.
Indonesia floods and landslides kill hundreds
Flooding and landslides in Indonesia have produced a rising death toll, with reports indicating at least 604 people killed and hundreds still missing as rescue efforts continue.
Cyclone Senyar affects North Indian Ocean region
Cyclone Senyar is active in the North Indian Ocean season, prompting warnings and humanitarian concerns for affected coastal areas.
M23 captures Uvira in eastern DR Congo offensive
The M23 rebel group has taken control of Uvira in South Kivu province, advancing the wider Democratic Republic of the Congo–Rwanda conflict and raising displacement and regional stability concerns.
Bondi Beach mass shooting leaves Australia in shock
A mass shooting at Bondi Beach targeting Jewish Hanukkah beachgoers left at least 15 dead and prompted national mourning and calls against antisemitic violence, with large gatherings held in solidarity.
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai convicted under national security law
Prominent pro‑democracy publisher Jimmy Lai was convicted under Hong Kong's national security law on charges including colluding with foreign forces, a verdict criticized by rights groups and likely to carry a lengthy sentence.
Pakistani court sentences Imran Khan and wife to 17 years
A Pakistani court convicted former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi on graft charges, handing down a combined 17‑year sentence that will have major political ramifications in Pakistan.
U.S. restricts visas for Honduran election officials
The U.S. government announced visa restrictions for two Honduran election officials over alleged interference in a special vote count, signaling increased U.S. scrutiny of the Central American country's electoral process.
Seven elephants killed by high‑speed train in India
A high‑speed passenger train struck a herd of Asiatic elephants in Assam, India, killing seven adults and injuring a calf, highlighting growing human‑wildlife conflict tied to infrastructure development.
Belarus releases political prisoners after U.S. sanctions lifted
Belarus released 123 political prisoners, including Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski and Maria Kalesnikava, following U.S. moves to lift sanctions, a development with potential diplomatic implications.
Spain leads multinational operation dismantling helicopter hashish smuggling ring
Spanish authorities dismantled an organized drug‑trafficking network that used helicopters to move large shipments of hashish from Morocco into southern Spain, arresting multiple suspects in a coordinated European operation.
Global concerns as Russia fields hypersonic Oreshnik missile
Reports indicate Russia is preparing to field the hypersonic Oreshnik missile system, raising alarm in Europe about rapid, hard‑to‑intercept strike capabilities and potential escalation of the arms race.
U.N. urges Rwanda to withdraw from eastern Congo, extends peacekeeping mission
The U.N. Security Council urged Rwanda to withdraw its forces from eastern DRC and extended the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Congo for another year amid continuing regional tensions.