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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has declared that Russian airspace is becoming 'completely unsafe' due to the increasing activity of Ukrainian drones, urging airlines and insurers to take heed. The warning could have major implications for global carriers still flying over Russia and puts pressure on already congested alternative routes, potentially affecting ticket prices and flight times worldwide.
Chinese President Xi Jinping's three-day visit to Egypt, his first in a decade, aims to bolster economic and military cooperation against a backdrop of heightened Middle East tensions. The trip includes talks with President el-Sisi and marks 70 years of diplomatic ties.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright rejected claims that Washington aims to seize Venezuela's oil, framing the recent deal as a historic shift in bilateral relations. Critics, however, describe the agreement as coercive diplomacy, while the White House touts it as a strategy to counter Chinese and Russian influence.
Palestinian witnesses describe coordinated attacks by Israeli forces and settlers targeting mosques in the occupied West Bank amid a sharp escalation of violence. The assaults, including tear gas and arson, have sparked fear among worshippers and drawn international condemnation.
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan that EU membership ambitions could disrupt trade and complicate Armenia's role in the EEU, amid historically strained relations. Armenia insists it is not violating obligations, but Moscow is applying economic pressure as Yerevan pivots toward the West.
Iran's Kheibar Shekan (Castle Breaker) medium-range ballistic missile has become central to escalating US-Iran tensions, with Tehran using it in retaliatory strikes on American forces in the Middle East. Developed by the IRGC, it features solid fuel for rapid launch, a range of 1,450 km, and is part of Iran's broader missile arsenal. Recent clashes have also drawn the Strait of Hormuz back into focus amid oil price surges.
Russia launched a massive overnight drone assault on Ukraine, killing at least one person and wounding over a dozen, while Moscow and Kyiv traded threats of further escalation. Putin accused Zelensky of 'state terrorism' and hinted at potential strikes on British facilities, while Zelensky vowed to make Russian skies unsafe for foreign airlines.
Iran's Deputy Parliament Speaker condemned a US airstrike on a wedding in a border area, which killed at least 30 civilians, calling it a severe breach of international law. He urged global condemnation and Islamic unity against external military actions.
A US airstrike in Iran's western Kermanshah province has killed four members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force, local sources confirmed. The attack took place amid escalating US-Iran tensions over nuclear activities and regional influence.
