US President Donald Trump announced a partial ceasefire agreement with Russia over the war in Ukraine, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected the unexpected arrangement. The dispute deepened as Washington called for Zelenskyy’s replacement amid wider tensions over Russian energy exports.
Houthi Missile Strike on Riyadh Airport Kills Civilians as Middle East Conflict Deepens
Saudi Arabian authorities reported a deadly Houthi missile strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, raising regional security concerns. The attack comes as the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran enters its eighth month, with the wider conflict severely disrupting global energy supplies.
US Forces Disable Vessel Attempting to Breach Middle East Blockade as Iran Issues Warnings
US Central Command disabled a vessel attempting to breach a maritime blockade in the Middle East, prompting warnings from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps over waterway security rules. The confrontation adds to tensions across regional shipping routes amid the continuing conflict.
IMF and World Bank Meet in Bangkok as Global Debt and Energy Costs Threaten Growth
Global financial leaders gathered in Bangkok for the 2026 annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group, with mounting debt, rising energy prices and persistent inflation dominating discussions. Policymakers are seeking ways to support fragile economic growth as geopolitical divisions and Middle East conflicts add to global uncertainty.
Pakistan Imposes Emergency Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ahead of Opposition Protests
Pakistan’s president declared a state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and suspended the provincial government led by the party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The move deepens Pakistan’s political crisis ahead of planned mass opposition demonstrations in the capital.
At Least 139 Migrants Dead After Boat Capsizes Off Djibouti Coast
At least 139 migrants have died and dozens remain missing after a boat capsized off the coast of Djibouti. The disaster highlights the deadly risks facing people travelling along dangerous maritime migration routes in the Horn of Africa, where humanitarian concerns remain acute.
South Korea Completes First Flight Test of Domestically Developed Hypersonic Weapon
South Korea’s military successfully conducted the first flight test of a domestically developed hypersonic weapon system, marking a significant step in the country’s defence technology programme. The test comes amid growing military competition and continuing security threats on the Korean Peninsula.