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Niger and Mali have accused terrorist groups of escalating violence in the Sahel region, posing a threat to global security. The claims come amid growing instability in the area, with extremist groups expanding their reach.
US envoys' talks with Pakistan were cancelled by Trump, who said it does not signal a restart of war. Iran's Foreign Minister left Islamabad without meeting the US delegation, and commercial flights resumed from Tehran's airport for the first time in two months.
Trump cancelled US envoys' talks with Pakistan over Iran, citing no plans for a direct meeting. Iran had earlier stated there were no plans for a meeting with the US delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Armed groups launched co-ordinated attacks across Mali, with clashes reported in the centre and north. Witnesses report clashes in the centre and north, in what has been described as the largest jihadist attack in years.
NATO is divided over joining a potential Iran war. Trump is furious at Europeans for refusing to participate. Trump fury over Europeans' refusal to join Iran war.
Militants and separatists launched coordinated attacks in Mali's capital and other cities, with JNIM claiming responsibility. The attacks, one of the largest in recent years, targeted several locations in Bamako and four other cities.
Israeli airstrikes in south Lebanon killed six people, projectiles launched from Lebanon, which were intercepted by Israel's military. Hezbollah condemned the strikes as a "blatant violation" of ceasefire understandings.
Israeli strikes in Gaza killed 13 people, including two police officers, Gaza Civil Defence reported the casualties. ’s Interior Ministry, two of those were police officers.
US President Trump shifted the blame to Iran's authorities as they hardened their stance on the nuclear issue. Some officials said Tehran must not entertain further talks amid threats and a blockade.
Police arrested two women at a pro-Palestine demonstration in Berlin. Video footage shared on social media shows two women being arrested at a pro-Palestine demonstration in Berlin.
US President Trump announced that Jared Kushner and Robert Witkoff are no longer going to Pakistan for Iran talks. The decision was made public through a live update on CBS News.
Israel vowed to attack Hezbollah 'forcefully' after four people were killed in strikes on southern Lebanon. The Israeli military carried out the strikes.
Indonesia's universities are grappling with online harassment scandals, sparking debate over women's safety. Activists and policymakers are pushing for change in the country's digital spaces, where locker room talk has thrived.
Japan is recruiting bodybuilders and athletes to work in nursing homes due to a staff shortage. Young athletes are being recruited to plug a staff shortage in Japan’s nursing homes.
China announced plans to build its fourth aircraft carrier, which will be powered by nuclear energy. This move marks a significant development in China's military capabilities, as it was the last major country to adopt aircraft carriers.
The El Gamal family was re-arrested after being released from 10-month US immigration detention. Lawyers say El Gamal family detained by Trump administration hours after returning home from 10-month detention.
Trump claimed progress in Mideast wars, citing reduced conflict, but grievances remain. Trump claims progress in Mideast wars, but grievances could reignite them AP News.
Viktor Orbán stepped back from Hungary's parliament after a landslide loss, vowing to rebuild his party. His caucus will be "radically transformed" and he won't take his seat. Mr. Orbán said his party’s caucus in parliament would be “radically transformed” following the election loss, and that he would not take his seat.
Viktor Orbán's party suffered an election loss, and he announced he won't sit in parliament. His party's parliamentary group will undergo significant changes.
Arsenal beat Newcastle 1-0 to move three points clear of Manchester City. Nervy Arsenal beat Newcastle 1-0 in the EPL to move three points clear of Manchester City, who hold a game in hand.
A teenager scored a 36-ball ton in the IPL as Sooryavanshi reached 1,000 T20 runs.
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