Iran has ordered a complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels in response to ongoing US attacks, signaling continued defiance.
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Iran has ordered a complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels in response to ongoing US attacks, signaling continued defiance.
Ukrainian drones targeted Russia's Omsk oil refinery, its largest, located 2,700km from Ukraine. The attack, confirmed by local authorities, occurred before a Nato summit. Russia claimed most drones were destroyed, with no casualties. President Zelenskyy hailed it as a significant achievement, extending Ukraine's strike capability to Siberia.
Over 11,000 people, including 5,500 children, have fled escalating fighting around Sudan's el-Obeid in two weeks. The UN warns up to 500,000 civilians are at risk if violence intensifies. El-Obeid is a key logistical and commercial hub, strategically important for both SAF and RSF.
The US and Australia have condemned China's recent missile test in the Pacific, calling it a violation of international law due to insufficient notice. China claims the test was routine and safe, but critics argue it's a destabilizing provocation.
Save the Children reports over 5,500 children displaced by fighting in el-Obeid, Sudan, with thousands more at risk. Families face dire conditions, lacking shelter, water, and healthcare. The city, a key lifeline, is besieged by RSF, experiencing drone attacks and cholera outbreaks.
Hamas announced the dissolution of its Gaza government, preparing to transfer power to a UN-backed technical committee as part of a US-brokered ceasefire deal. The move, however, does not include plans for disarmament or handing over security, drawing skepticism from Israel.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will attend the NATO summit in Ankara to bolster support for the alliance, seeking to counter potential destabilization from Donald Trump's threats over defense spending. The UK aims to build a "stronger and more European NATO" and address US concerns about burden-sharing.
