π Middle EastShips attacked off the UAE and Yemen as the Gulf conflict rumbles on
Tankers were targeted near the Strait of Hormuz in the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran, and Iran has named a new defence chief. In Yemen, fighting between government forces and the Houthis is intensifying, and aid groups are warning of a deepening crisis.
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π·πΊ Russia Β· UkraineDrones hit a St Petersburg oil terminal
The strikes were attributed to Ukraine. Separately, President Trump signed an order waiving a new package of Russia sanctions.
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π°οΈ DiplomacyRubio says Ukraine's satellite link is "under discussion"
The US Secretary of State said the future of Ukraine's access to the Starshield satellite service hasn't been decided yet. He was speaking on a tour that took in Samarkand and Mumbai.
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π¨π¦ CanadaDeaths at an Alberta military base, and a big vote on Monday
A fire at a military base has killed and injured people. On Monday, Albertans vote on a proposal to begin leaving Canada.
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π¨πΏ Czech RepublicSetback for BabiΕ‘ in Senate vote
The pro-Western opposition held on to the Senate, and PM Andrej BabiΕ‘'s ANO party failed to win a single contested seat.
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π DR CongoEx-president Kabila joins the rebellion
Joseph Kabila's move to the rebel side is raising fears of a wider conflict in the east of the country.
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ποΈ South AsiaPakistan and Afghan forces trade fire
The two sides exchanged fire at several border points. Pakistan says its artillery destroyed Taliban posts in the north-west.
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