Yemen's Houthi militants launched missile strikes on Riyadh's international airport, killing 12 people and injuring more than 300. Saudi authorities suspended commercial flights and moved schools in the capital to remote learning as security concerns disrupted regional travel.
Russia Renews Attacks on Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure as EU Tightens Sanctions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of violating a newly negotiated energy ceasefire by resuming strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure. The European Union approved sanctions targeting nearly 1,600 individuals and entities linked to Russia's military industry, adding pressure on Moscow amid renewed concerns over energy security.
UK Prime Minister Links Iranian Revolutionary Guard to US Airbase Security Threat
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Iran's Revolutionary Guard was almost certainly behind an attempted security breach at a US military installation in England. The accusation raises tensions between Iran and Western allies over suspected covert operations targeting military facilities on British territory.
Airstrike Kills at Least 72 Gold Miners Near Sudan-Egypt Border
At least 72 Sudanese gold miners were killed in an airstrike in northern Sudan, according to emergency monitors. Sudanese rights groups blamed Egyptian forces for the attack, raising fresh concerns over civilian safety and worsening insecurity along the disputed border.
EU Imposes Annual Limit of 350,000 Chinese Hybrid Vehicle Imports
The European Union has introduced an annual quota of 350,000 hybrid vehicles imported from China, citing World Trade Organization rules. The restrictions aim to protect European carmakers from subsidized Chinese competition and limit China's growing share of the European automotive market.
India Detains Thousands as Protesters Demand Election Chief's Resignation
Indian security forces detained thousands of demonstrators and political organizers in New Delhi after opposition groups defied security restrictions to demand the removal of the country's chief election commissioner. Protesters also turned to the Supreme Court, intensifying a political dispute over election oversight.
Cyberattack Disrupts French Supermarkets by Heating Refrigerators to 50°C
Hackers breached refrigeration control systems at French supermarket chains, raising temperatures to as high as 50 degrees Celsius and disrupting food storage operations. The attack highlights the risks posed by cyber intrusions into essential retail infrastructure and has raised concerns about food supply chain security.