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Tensions in the Persian Gulf persist between Iran and Western powers, with frequent attacks claimed by the Houthis.
"America has not brought security to any country in the region, and Washington's failure to provide security guarantees has become evident." This was stated by the Secretary of National Security of the Islamic Republic Mohsen Rezaei, in a message on X.
Meanwhile, the Houthis have announced that they have hit the Ras Tanura refinery, in eastern Saudi Arabia, with a ballistic missile.

The European Commission proposes to strengthen Frontex with a social media monitoring center and a rapid reaction force, in response to the Ceuta crisis, to improve the management and security of the Union's external borders.

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won the presidential elections in Brazil with 51.74% of the votes, overtaking Flavio Bolsonaro in a historic comeback. Financial markets have reacted negatively as the country prepares for a new presidential term.
A humanitarian truce has come into force in Oleshky, Kherson. Russian President Putin discussed with the leaders of Finland and Norway, reiterating that peace requires respecting Russian interests. Meanwhile, massive Russian raids hit Ukraine.

The European Commission is proposing a reform of Frontex to transform it into the operational arm of repatriations, strengthening the permanent corps to 30 thousand agents and introducing new crisis and monitoring units for the security of external borders.

A humanitarian truce has come into force in Oleshky, as Russia launches intense drone and ballistic missile strikes on Kiev and other regions. Meanwhile, the leaders of Finland and Norway speak with Putin and Zelensky.

Indian authorities have started the evacuation of tens of thousands of people in the states of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh in view of the arrival of Cyclone Arnab, also ordering the closure of schools and a fishing ban.