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Putin Warns European Troops in Ukraine Would Mean Direct War With Russia
Vladimir Putin has warned that deploying European troops to Ukraine would mean direct war with Russia. His warning comes as Britain, France and other European governments discuss security guarantees for Kyiv under a future peace settlement.
Israel Kills Senior Hamas Khan Younis Commander Linked to October 7 Attack
Israel has killed Mohammed al-Yazouri, commander of Hamas’s Khan Younis Brigade, in an airstrike in southern Gaza. Hamas confirmed his death and said the senior military commander had played a prominent role in planning the October 7 attack.
Trump Rejects Saudi Request for Direct US Strikes on Houthis
Saudi Arabia has sought US military help against the Houthis as the group advances around Bab el-Mandeb and threatens a vital Saudi oil route. Trump has so far rejected direct US strikes but Washington is providing intelligence and targeting support.
Modi and Putin Deepen India-Russia Ties Ahead of BRICS Summit
Narendra Modi and Vladimir Putin held talks in New Delhi ahead of the BRICS summit, discussing energy, defence, trade and the wars in Ukraine and West Asia as India and Russia moved to deepen a strategic partnership that has endured despite growing geopolitical pressure.
Hong Kong Jails Tiananmen Vigil Organisers for Up to Seven Years
Hong Kong has sentenced three former leaders of the group that organised the city’s annual Tiananmen Square vigils to up to seven years in prison, in one of the most prominent cases brought under the national security law.
BRICS Leaders Descend on New Delhi Under Extraordinary Security
New Delhi is under heavy security as world leaders arrive for the BRICS summit. Tens of thousands of personnel, NSG commandos and anti-drone systems have been deployed across the capital as India prepares to host Putin, Xi and other leaders.
Pakistan Promises to Defend Saudi Arabia While Fighting to Secure Itself
Pakistan says it could help defend Saudi Arabia if Houthi attacks continue, putting the new Mecca defence pact close to its first real test. It is a bold promise from a country still struggling to contain the BLA and TTP within its own borders.
Ukraine’s Drones Reach Russia’s Arctic Gas Heartland for the First Time
For the first time, Ukrainian drones have struck Russia’s Arctic gas heartland, nearly 3,000 km from the border. The attack caused limited damage, but reaching this far into Siberia shows just how much Ukraine’s long-range drone campaign has evolved.
OpenAI Says AI Has Solved One of Mathematics’ Greatest Unsolved Problems
OpenAI says 10,000 AI agents have solved the 90-year-old Navier-Stokes problem in just 88 hours, producing a formal mathematical proof that, if independently validated, could mark a turning point in AI-driven scientific discovery.
US Strikes Iranian Oil Tankers Near Kharg and Jask as Gulf Conflict Escalates
US strikes on Iranian oil tankers near Kharg Island and Jask have pushed the Gulf conflict closer to the heart of Iran’s energy network, rattling shipping through Hormuz and sending oil prices towards $100 a barrel.
Pakistan’s Defence Day Collides With Growing Scrutiny Over Human Rights
UN experts and rights groups criticize Pakistan over enforced disappearances and religious persecution as country marks Defence Day.
UK to announce trade restrictions on West Bank settlements
Britain set to unveil trade curbs on goods from Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank, risking diplomatic friction with Israel.