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Russia Captures Pokrovsk After Months of Heavy Fighting
Russia claims its forces have captured Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, following intense battles. This advances Russia's Pokrovsk offensive amid ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war.
Ukrainian defenses reportedly breached in related areas like Mirnograd.
Trump and Zelenskyy to Meet in Florida on War Endgame
US President Trump will meet Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Florida to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war, with Zelenskyy offering concessions. Security guarantees for Ukraine are a key focus, amid Zelenskyy's calls for more aid.
The high-stakes talks precede potential shifts in Western support.
Russian Missile Strike Kills Four in Dnipro, Ukraine
A Russian Iskander missile hit Dnipro, killing four and injuring at least 40 others. This strike occurs amid intensified Russian offensives and ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting.
Kyiv faces heavy attacks as negotiations loom.
US Launches Retaliatory Strikes on ISIS Targets in Syria
US forces struck dozens of ISIS sites in Syria in response to the killing of three Americans. Separately, an ISIL attacker killed two US service members and a civilian in Palmyra.
Tensions rise in the Syrian conflict zone.
Canada's Carney Announces $2.5B Aid for Ukraine
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged $2.5 billion for Ukraine during a meeting with Zelenskyy. This aid comes amid European calls for more support and German troop involvement.
Western leaders coordinate post-talks assistance.
Thailand and Cambodia Sign Border Ceasefire Agreement
Thailand and Cambodia agreed to a ceasefire ending weeks of border clashes over territorial claims. The deal aims to halt armed combat along disputed frontiers.
Regional stability efforts intensify in Southeast Asia.
Myanmar Airstrike on Hospital Kills 34 in Rakhine State
Tatmadaw forces bombed a hospital in Mrauk U, killing at least 34 and injuring 80 in the ongoing civil war. The strike targets conflict zones in Rakhine State.
Humanitarian crisis deepens amid clashes.
Russia Launches Three Iranian Satellites into Orbit
Russia sent three Iranian communications satellites into space, boosting Tehran-Moscow ties. Iran's state media confirmed the launch success.
Cooperation grows amid global tensions.
Libyan Military Chief Killed in Turkey Plane Crash
Western Libya's military chief and four others died in a plane crash in Turkey. Turkey held a military funeral for the five Libyan officers.
Mourning underway in Libya.
Israel Issues Evacuation Order for Hezbollah Airstrikes in Lebanon
Israeli military ordered evacuations in southern Lebanese villages ahead of strikes on Hezbollah. This escalates the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
Preparations signal intensified operations.
Trump Pardons Former Honduran President Hernández
US President Trump pardoned Juan Orlando Hernández, releasing him from US prison for cocaine trafficking conviction. Hernández aided large-scale drug operations.
Move strains Honduras-US relations.
Iceland Joins Boycott of Eurovision 2026 Over Israel
Iceland will boycott next year's Eurovision in Austria, protesting Israel's participation alongside Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, Slovenia. Arts and culture tensions rise geopolitically.
Boycotts highlight ongoing conflicts.