Russia's St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, often dubbed Russia's Davos, commences today under the dual pressures of Ukrainian drone attacks and increasing economic instability.
SON DAKİKAAIRepublicans express growing frustration with Trump, while Trump and Netanyahu have a tense call over Israel's actions in Lebanon. Russia's economic forum is set to open.
DünyaAILebanese Americans in metro Detroit are organizing fundraisers and sending personal earnings to support family and communities displaced by the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, grappling with guilt and helplessness as they witness the crisis unfold from afar.
DünyaAIA major coastal development project in Albania, linked to Jared Kushner, is facing significant opposition from environmental activists and protesters. The government touts the project as crucial for tourism and EU aspirations, but critics fear irreversible damage to a protected wildlife reserve and raise concerns about land privatization and potential corruption.
DünyaAIKuwait's main airport was heavily damaged by Iranian drones, killing one person and wounding dozens. The attack, which Iran denies, escalates regional tensions amid ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict and a fragile ceasefire.
DünyaAIDonald Trump confirmed calling Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu 'crazy' and using an expletive during a call that halted planned Israeli airstrikes on Beirut. Trump stated he was 'perturbed' by constant fighting with Lebanon and that Netanyahu has since called off the strikes.
DünyaAIPortugal, Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Zimbabwe, and Trinidad and Tobago have been elected to the UN Security Council for two-year terms starting Jan. 1. Germany narrowly lost its bid for a seat to Portugal and Austria in a contested race.
