Major global events today include escalating conflicts in Ukraine and Sudan, deadly floods in Asia, rising tensions in East Asia, and significant political and environmental developments worldwide.
1
Russian Missile Strike Hits Dnipro, Ukraine
A Russian Iskander missile strike targeted Dnipro in Ukraine, killing four people and injuring at least 40 others, amid ongoing conflict in the region.
2
Russia Claims Capture of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast
Russian forces assert they have seized Pokrovsk after months of fighting, marking a strategic development in the Russo-Ukrainian war.
3
Sudanese Armed Forces Lose Babanusa to Rapid Support Forces
The Rapid Support Forces have captured Babanusa, the last stronghold of the Sudanese Armed Forces in West Kordofan, intensifying the Sudanese civil war.
4
Haitian Gangs Expand Control Following Large-Scale Attacks
Haitian gangs launched attacks in Ouest and Artibonite departments, displacing hundreds and controlling half of the Artibonite region including Pont-Sondé town.
5
Deadly Floods Kill Thousands Across Asia
Recent floods in Asia have claimed over a thousand lives and affected millions, creating a severe humanitarian crisis.
6
US Envoy to Meet Putin in Continued Ukraine Peace Efforts
US envoy Steve Witkoff is scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of ongoing efforts to negotiate a peace deal in Ukraine.
7
Hong Kong Fire Investigation Reveals Unsafe Scaffolding
Authorities arrested thirteen suspects for manslaughter related to a fatal fire, with investigations uncovering non-compliant fire-resistant scaffolding netting.
8
Japan, Taiwan, and China Exchange Warnings Amid Rising Tensions
The governments of Japan, Taiwan, and China have issued new warnings to each other, escalating diplomatic and security concerns in East Asia.
9
Canada Joins EU Security Action for Europe Initiative
Canada agreed to participate in the EU's Security Action for Europe, facilitating defense cooperation and market access between Canada and the EU.
10
White House Faces Scrutiny Over Authorization of Second Strike on Alleged Drug Boat
The US White House confirmed an admiral ordered a second strike on an alleged drug boat, with lawmakers warning the action may amount to war crimes.