Iran launches strikes against Israeli
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, in coordination with the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces, Lebanese group Hezbollah, and the Yemeni Houthis, launched attacks on Israel codenamed Operation True Promise, using drones, cruise and ballistic missiles.
Ukraine says eastern front has ‘deteriorated significantly’
Ukraine’s commander-in-chief says Kyiv’s military is struggling as Russia intensifies its efforts to move forward in the east of the country.
Somali pirates free Bangladesh cargo ship after ransom paid
All 23 crew members on board the ship were released, according to a shipping firm CEO. Somalia has seen an uptick in piracy in recent months amid other threats to maritime commerce in the Red Sea and elsewhere.
Cyprus suspends Syrian asylum applications
Overwhelmed with incoming migrants, Cypriot President has announced a suspension of Syrian asylum applications.
Niger protesters demand US troop withdrawal
Hundreds chanted for US forces to leave northern Niger, where they have been involved in efforts to quash an Islamist insurgency. Niamey has increasingly moved away from the West and strengthened ties with Russia.