By The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies
Israeli media predict offensive in Gaza’s Rafah soon: Reports indicate a potential offensive in Gaza’s Rafah region, heightening tensions in the area.
Prabowo vows to fight for all Indonesians and calls for unity among political elites: Presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto pledges to advocate for all Indonesians and emphasizes the importance of unity among political leaders.
Taiwan is happy with the US aid package, and China objects to arms sales: Taiwan expresses satisfaction with a recent US aid package, while China voices objections to arms sales to the island.
Myanmar rebel group withdraws troops from key town on Thai border: A rebel faction in Myanmar announces the withdrawal of its troops from a strategic town near the Thai border.
Better US-China ties but still deep disagreements as Blinken starts visit: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to China marks improved relations but reveals significant disagreements.
Russian attack injures six people in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, governor says: An attack by Russia in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region leaves six people injured, according to local authorities.
Solomon Islands’ Sogavare says he runs security amid tense wait for the new government: Prime Minister Sogavare asserts control over security amid political uncertainty in the Solomon Islands.
Trump hush money trial: Tabloid publisher testifies he helped candidacy: Tabloid publisher provides testimony in the Trump hush money trial, detailing support for Trump’s candidacy.
Musk targets Australian senator, gun laws in deepening dispute over X stabbing content: Elon Musk escalates dispute with Australian senator, raising concerns over gun laws amidst content controversy.
Russian priest presiding over Navalny’s memorial suspended from duties: A Russian priest overseeing a memorial for Alexei Navalny is suspended from duties.
Fire, evacuation after Ukraine drone attacks on Russia’s Smolensk, Lipetsk: Ukraine drone attacks trigger fires and evacuations in Russia’s Smolensk and Lipetsk regions.
UN rights chief ‘horrified’ by mass grave reports at Gaza hospitals: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expresses horror at reports of mass graves at Gaza hospitals.
Germany to resume cooperation with Palestinian UNRWA agency: Germany announces plans to cooperate with the Palestinian UN Relief and Works Agency.
Israel steps up strikes across Gaza, and orders new evacuations in the north: Israel intensifies military strikes across Gaza and orders new evacuations in the northern region.
Argentina’s Milei faces biggest protest yet as students march over budget cuts: Economist Javier Milei faces significant protests as students rally against budget cuts.
Iran’s Raisi arrives in Sri Lanka to foster ties, open hydropower project: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visits Sri Lanka to inaugurate a new hydropower project.
Haiti police bolster security around the palace ahead of transition: Haitian authorities increase security measures around the presidential palace ahead of a transition of power.
Migrants drown in English Channel hours after UK passes Rwanda policy: Tragedy strikes as migrants drown in the English Channel following the implementation of a controversial policy.
Russia detains Deputy of Defence Minister Shoigu for corruption: Russian authorities detain a deputy of Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu on corruption charges.
Italy passes contested plan to ‘support motherhood’ in abortion clinics: Italy approves a controversial plan to provide support for motherhood in abortion clinics.
‘Uncommitted’ organizers will join campus protesters in Michigan over Gaza: Organizers join student protesters in Michigan to demonstrate solidarity with Gaza.
‘Europe could die’: Macron urges stronger defenses, economic reforms: French President Emmanuel Macron warns of the potential demise of Europe and calls for stronger defense measures and economic reforms.
Zelenskiy thanks Johnson, and Schumer for helping get the US aid bill passed: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expresses gratitude to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for passing a crucial aid bill.