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Zelenskyy Visits Norway for Talks on Ukraine and European Security
Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits Oslo for discussions with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Finnish President Alexander Stubb. The talks come amid renewed peace efforts, continued Russian attacks and uncertainty over American military assistance.
Deadly Abyei Market Attack Draws South Sudan Into Sudan's Drone War
A drone attack on Amiet Market in disputed Abyei has reportedly killed at least 73 people and injured 19. South Sudan has summoned Sudan's ambassador as accusations against the Sudanese military raise concerns over the spread of the civil war into contested border territory.
AI Agents Breach More Than 100 Corporate Websites
A hacker reportedly used AI agents to compromise websites belonging to more than 100 companies, including Deere and SharkNinja. Researchers uncovered exposed control panels that revealed how the automated attacks worked, with estimated AI computing costs of just $5,000.
Houthi Missile Strike Kills at Least 53 Yemeni Soldiers in Shabwa
Houthi ballistic missiles struck a military training camp in Yemen's Shabwa province, killing at least 53 soldiers and wounding more than 200. The reported death toll later rose to 58, while the Yemeni government promised a response to one of the deadliest attacks in the renewed conflict.
US Orders DeepSeek Removed From Federal Civilian IT Systems
Washington has ordered DeepSeek removed from civilian federal government systems and barred future purchases of its technology. The restriction also covers third-party applications built using DeepSeek models, raising questions about AI supply-chain security and sensitive government data.
Rubio's India Visit Tests Washington's New Approach to Russian Oil
Marco Rubio arrives in India as Washington and New Delhi move closer to a trade agreement. Trump's decision to waive new tariffs on Russian oil buyers has eased a major source of tension, but questions remain over India's energy purchases and future US trade restrictions.
US Defence Chief Makes Unannounced Visit to Israel Amid Iran Tensions
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has confirmed an unannounced Middle East visit, while reports place him in talks with Benjamin Netanyahu at an Israeli airbase. The trip comes amid renewed warnings towards Iran and heightened military coordination between Washington and Israel.
China Seeks Deeper Intelligence Cooperation With Tajikistan
Beijing has called for expanded intelligence sharing with Tajikistan, linking closer security cooperation to terrorism risks, Afghanistan and the protection of Chinese personnel and investments.
Rubio Challenges Zelenskyy's Account of US Intelligence Disruption
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has rejected Volodymyr Zelenskyy's claim that American intelligence sharing was briefly interrupted. The conflicting accounts have raised fresh questions about US support for Ukraine as relations between Trump and Zelenskyy deteriorate.
Ancient Shoulder Bone Reveals Possible Fatal Spear Attack on Neanderthal
A tiny hole in a 75,000-year-old Neanderthal shoulder blade may reveal a fatal wooden spear wound. But evidence of an earlier injury suggests this individual also survived severe trauma, possibly with support from others, revealing contrasting sides of prehistoric life.
New Ice-Cliff Evidence Could Improve Predictions of Rising Seas
An analysis of 15,330 ice-cliff observations has revealed a paradox: towering glaciers can break apart faster than predicted, yet their retreat often stops. The findings challenge a disputed theory of runaway ice-sheet collapse and could improve forecasts of future sea-level rise.
Amazon Indigenous Leaders Take Environmental Crime Demands to UN
Indigenous leaders from four Amazonian countries are pressing governments to include land rights, community protection and Indigenous consent in a proposed UN protocol addressing environmental crime.