The US Defense Department has revised its military casualty figures upward amid reports that more than 80 American aircraft have suffered over $3 billion in damage during the war with Iran. Military officials also face allegations of restricting access to bases in Qatar to conceal the extent of the losses.
Saudi Arabia Suspends Riyadh Flights After Deadly Houthi Drone Strikes
Saudi Arabia has suspended commercial flights and closed schools in Riyadh after successive days of Houthi drone attacks killed up to 13 people. Saudi military planners are preparing a possible offensive to break the Houthi blockade of the Red Sea as tensions escalate.
Zelenskyy Rejects Trump's Ceasefire Claims Following US-Russia Diesel Deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected US President Donald Trump's claims that a comprehensive ceasefire is approaching following an agreement for American purchases of Russian diesel. The dispute comes as Russian forces continue deadly attacks on civilian energy infrastructure in Kharkiv.
IMF Warns Global Economy Is Nearing Limits of Resilience Despite UK Growth Upgrade
The International Monetary Fund has warned that declining global oil inventories and strained government budgets are leaving the world economy increasingly exposed to future shocks. The warning comes despite the IMF raising its near-term growth forecasts for the United Kingdom.
EU Caps Chinese Hybrid Vehicle Imports at 350,000 Annually as Trade Tensions Rise
The European Union has introduced an annual import quota of 350,000 Chinese hybrid vehicles using World Trade Organization trade mechanisms. The restrictions are expected to halve China's share of the European market to 3%, intensifying trade tensions over automotive manufacturing.
Pakistan Detains Hundreds of Imran Khan Allies in Opposition Crackdown
Pakistani security forces have detained hundreds of political figures linked to the party of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The crackdown on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has heightened domestic political tensions and raised international concerns about democratic freedoms in the nuclear-armed country.
Hackers Target French Supermarket Refrigeration Systems, Raising Food Supply Concerns
Unidentified hackers have breached digital systems used by French supermarket chains, reportedly forcing commercial refrigeration units to reach temperatures of 50 degrees Celsius. The attack has raised concerns about the vulnerability of Europe's food supply infrastructure to cyber sabotage.