Iran's military claims to have targeted US bases in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait with drones in retaliation for US strikes, though damage and casualties are unconfirmed by the US; Jordan confirms intercepting Iranian missiles/drone attacks with no casualties.
Russian forces conducted a group strike on a facility near Kiev, targeting a site where drones used in attacks on Russian civilian targets were demonstrated. The Russian Defense Ministry stated drone developers and Ukrainian special services were present, while Ukrainian officials opened a criminal case and denied responsibility, stating it was a private event.
Connor Read, a 29-year-old British man living in the US since age nine, was detained by ICE in Florida after a green card interview and faces deportation. Separated from his wife and twin sons, Read's detention stems from minor convictions and expired DACA status, with an appeal decision potentially taking six months.
Following the collapse of the US-Iran ceasefire, President Donald Trump has issued new threats against Iran's nuclear facilities, including the suspected underground 'Pickaxe Mountain' site near Natanz. Tehran has responded with warnings of a 'powerful response' against all US targets in the region if any attacks occur, escalating tensions over Iran's nuclear enrichment program.
A secretive underground complex near Iran's Natanz nuclear facility, known as Pickaxe Mountain, is under international scrutiny after former US President Donald Trump suggested it could be a target for military strikes, claiming it may house uranium centrifuges. Iran has threatened to expand the war if its nuclear facilities are targeted.
Russian strikes cut power to 150,000 residents in Chernihiv, Ukraine, while Kyiv's air defenses repelled attacks. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy welcomed counter-strikes on Russian missile component and oil facilities, as the EU unveiled its largest sanctions package against Russia in four years.
Macedon Football Netball Club, inspired by the "Lasso Way," struggles with "prehistoric" facilities at Tony Clarke Reserve, which are unsuitable for its growing women's and girls' teams. Players describe open urinals and lack of private changing spaces, prompting club president Ron Rutledge to lobby local and state governments for upgrades.
Qantas's new Airbus A350-1000ULR, designed for ultra long-distance commercial flights, landed in Melbourne, Australia, after a 19-hour test flight from Toulouse, France. This marks a step towards the Sydney-London direct route, planned for October 2027, despite previous delays.
Macedon Football Netball Club, inspired by the "Lasso Way," faces significant challenges with its "prehistoric" facilities, which are unsuitable for its growing women's and girls' teams. Players describe unsanitary conditions and lack of privacy, prompting the club president to lobby local council and state government for urgent upgrades.
US intelligence analysts are investigating whether Russia provided targeting data or advanced drone technology to Iran for recent drone attacks on sensitive CIA facilities in the Gulf region, including sites in Riyadh and eastern Iraq. The probe follows intensified concerns after strikes on a US air base in Jordan.
LNZ Cherkasy, a Ukrainian football club, is set to make its European debut against Belgian side Gent in the Conference League, marking a rapid ascent from fourth-tier football since 2021. This success, driven by local agribusiness investment and young leadership, offers a beacon of hope amidst the ongoing war.
Eleven staff at Flinders Medical Centre's emergency department became unwell, with three hospitalized, after an accidental release of mosquito repellent. A dozen beds are closed for decontamination, and reopening is uncertain.
The United States and Saudi Arabia signed a 30-year nuclear agreement for a civilian program, allowing the kingdom to potentially enrich uranium using American technology. The deal, which includes "bilateral safeguards" but not the IAEA Additional Protocol, faces opposition in Congress due to proliferation risks.
Ukrainian UAVs attacked a fuel and energy facility in Russia's Novospassky district, Ulyanovsk Region. Governor Alexey Russkikh confirmed the incident, stating emergency services are on site and he will provide updates on firefighting efforts and the situation.
China has launched the High Intensity Heavy-ion Accelerator Facility (HIAF) in Huizhou, Guangdong, a record-breaking particle accelerator capable of producing the world's most intense beams of charged atoms. This 2.6 billion yuan facility will aid research in cancer treatment and spacecraft materials.
Pakistan has quietly approached the Trump administration for a $10 billion "exchange stabilization facility" to bolster its fragile economy and foreign exchange reserves. The unusual five-year facility, if approved, would strengthen ties with the nuclear-armed nation and provide the US leverage against China's growing influence.
A 1.2 million-hectare private weapons and aerospace testing facility, MaxQ range, will open near Thargomindah, Queensland, by mid-2028. The $15 million project, co-funded by the Queensland government, aims to bolster sovereign defence capabilities and create 60 jobs.
The US conducted its 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting military infrastructure to degrade its ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran activated air defenses and warned against targeting its nuclear facilities, threatening reprisals against US interests and allies.
Wistron Corporation opened its first U.S. facility in Fort Worth, Texas, to build AI servers for Nvidia, including the GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Superchip, causing Wistron's shares to jump 9.7%.
President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Iran's underground Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility, escalating tensions with Tehran. This comes as U.S. Central Command has conducted 11 nights of bombings on Iranian targets, despite an interim agreement, raising fears of an "explosion of war" in the region.
Ukrainian attacks on Russia's Bryansk Region injured two people and damaged an agricultural facility, Acting Governor Yegor Kovalchuk reported. A security guard and a local resident were hospitalized after drone strikes in Klimovsky and Pogarsky Districts.
Pakistan has requested a $10 billion exchange stabilization facility from the U.S. to bolster foreign exchange reserves, ease pressure on the rupee, and reduce reliance on multilateral financing. This follows Pakistan's diplomatic role in Iran war talks and aims to deepen bilateral economic cooperation and attract U.S. investment.
Beijing-based Z.ai has acquired Chinese infrastructure software developer XCore Sigma, a spin-off from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. This acquisition, alongside a new data center, aims to address computing power constraints and improve AI inference efficiency for Z.ai.
The Delhi High Court ordered the immediate transfer of activist Sonam Wangchuk from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram. This decision comes as Wangchuk continues a prolonged hunger strike, now on its 24th day, protesting the NEET paper leak and demanding the Education Minister's resignation.
