Russia has suspended all rail traffic with Finland, Estonia, and Latvia from July 1, closing several border crossings. The Foreign Ministry notified Baltic nations but gave no explanation for the 'temporary' closures. This follows previous Finnish border closures and comes amidst Russia's military buildup near NATO frontiers.
Russia has decreed the closure of several railway border crossings with Latvia, Finland, and Estonia, effective July 1. The move suspends the movement of people, vehicles, goods, and cargoes through these designated points. The Foreign Ministry is tasked with notifying the respective countries.
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3, siding with the Trump administration, that allegations of criminal wrongdoing are sufficient for border agents to place green card holders on immigration parole, impacting due process for migrants with legal status.
Estonia's border guard warns that using Google Maps in the Narva River region can lead to accidental crossings into Russian territory due to inaccurate temporary border lines. At least four illegal crossings were recorded in the past two months, resulting in warnings or fines.
Russian Railways reported a 3% year-on-year increase in cargo transportation to China for January-April 2026, reaching 62.7 million metric tons. Container shipments rose by 5.9% to 1.168 million TEU.
Estonia's border guard warns that using Google Maps in the Narva River region can lead to unintentional crossings into Russian territorial waters due to inaccurate border line depiction. Authorities have recorded at least four illegal border crossings in the past two months, resulting in warnings or fines.
An alleged Myanmar crime boss and syndicate members are on trial in China for operating scam compounds that defrauded Chinese victims of over 24 billion yuan ($3.5 billion) and allegedly involved two murders. The trial, which concluded Friday, is part of Beijing's crackdown on cross-border scam networks.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia and China are jointly developing trans-Eurasian transport routes, leading to increased volume and speed of cargo and passenger transportation. He also mentioned the modernization of Russian railways and the expansion of the Northern Sea Route.
Truckers report a significant reduction in illegal "Bhaipo tax" and "danda tax" at Bengal border crossings following a new government directive to dismantle extortion points. Harassment and delays have decreased, improving logistics.
As a new Ebola outbreak spreads rapidly in the DRC, lessons from the 2018-2020 crisis in Butembo highlight challenges like insecurity, community mistrust, and the exploitation of the outbreak for political gain. The WHO's quicker declaration of a public health emergency this time reflects lessons learned, though the current Bundibugyo variant lacks specific vaccines.
