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Russia launches heavy missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities
Russian forces struck Kyiv and multiple regions with missiles and drones, causing civilian casualties and damage ahead of a planned Ukraine–US meeting; Ukrainian officials reported wounded and at least one death in the Kyiv region amid widespread strikes.
United States conducts strikes targeting Islamic State-linked militants in Nigeria
The U.S. military launched strikes in northwest Nigeria this week targeting ISIS-affiliated militants working with local jihadist groups; Nigerian and international officials confirm the strikes and say they targeted camps used by extremists.
Myanmar holds first election in five years under military rule amid civil war
Votes opened in Myanmar’s multi-stage general election administered by the military junta, taking place amid ongoing civil conflict and concerns from rights groups about fairness and security.
Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire to halt weeks of intense border fighting
After weeks of artillery, rocket and air clashes along their border, Thailand and Cambodia signed an agreement to implement a ceasefire to stop the fiercest fighting in years between the neighbors.
Cyclone Senyar and floods worsen in Indonesia and region; death toll rises
Cyclone Senyar and associated seasonal storms have driven flooding and landslides across parts of Southeast Asia and Indonesia, where official tolls and numbers missing continue to climb as rescue and relief efforts continue.
China imposes sanctions on U.S. defense companies and executives
Beijing announced sanctions on 20 U.S. defense-related firms and 10 executives as part of escalating tensions with Washington over arms sales and regional security issues.
Japan approves record defense budget exceeding 9 trillion yen to deter China
Japan’s cabinet approved a historic defense spending plan surpassing 9 trillion yen aimed at strengthening deterrence amid growing regional security concerns related to China.
Israel’s Netanyahu set to meet U.S. President in Florida amid regional tensions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to travel to the United States to meet President Trump, a stop that comes amid ongoing security concerns and diplomatic moves in the region.
Russia reports intercepting large numbers of Ukrainian drones
Russia’s defence ministry claimed its air-defence systems destroyed 111 Ukrainian drones over several regions within a three-hour window, statements that underscore the intensity of air-domain exchanges.
U.S. and Canada deepen defense cooperation with EU security initiative
Canada agreed to join the EU’s Security Action for Europe initiative to widen defense industrial cooperation and market access, signaling closer transatlantic defense collaboration.
International legal and political developments: Algeria, MH370 court ruling and Guinea-Bissau asylum
Algeria’s legislature moved to declare French colonization a crime calling for restitution; a Beijing court ordered compensation for some relatives of MH370 passengers; and Nigeria granted asylum to a Guinea-Bissau opposition leader amid a coup—each story drawing diplomatic and legal attention.