Yemen’s hospitals face new strain as fighting cuts off aid routes
Relief agencies warn that renewed clashes are straining hospitals and putting essential food and medical supplies beyond reach.
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Sudan’s war and drought deepen food insecurity across farming regions
A food-security monitor says conflict and severe drought are damaging livelihoods and worsening famine risks in Darfur and Kordofan.
IMF and World Bank meetings leave developing economies weighing difficult choices
Energy costs, weaker aid flows and the search for private investment framed the questions facing lower-income countries at the annual meetings.
Oil volatility puts markets and household budgets back in focus
Regional tensions moved energy shares and market sentiment as investors weighed the effect of supply risks on transport and prices.
IMF says AI investment is supporting growth as energy and debt risks build
Technology spending is helping sustain activity, while war-related energy costs, debt and a possible market correction remain downside risks.
Tensions flare again in Paris as France counts cost of worst unrest in years
France is assessing the political and economic fallout from a wave of violent demonstrations.
United States resumes intelligence-sharing with Ukraine, Zelenskiy says
Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Washington had restarted intelligence-sharing after a pause.
St Petersburg oil facilities ablaze after large Ukrainian drone attack, Russia says
Russian authorities reported fires at oil facilities after a major drone attack.
Pope speaks with Putin while recovering from lung surgery
Pope Leo XIV continued official duties during recovery, including a phone call with Vladimir Putin.
Trump and Iran say US election timing is not driving decisions on the war
Washington and Tehran each said the US election calendar was not shaping their decisions over the conflict.
Indonesia’s Flores earthquake prompts emergency checks
A strong earthquake struck near Indonesia’s Flores region, prompting local monitoring and safety checks.
Iran urges Washington to accept proposal on reopening Strait of Hormuz
Tehran urged the United States to accept a proposal tied to reopening the strategic shipping route.
Sudan drone strike adds to risks for civilians and aid access
A drone strike in Sudan underscored the danger facing civilians as the conflict continues.
Lebanon announces seizure of explosives amid regional security concerns
Lebanese authorities reported seizing explosives as the country faces mounting security pressures.
Pakistan and Afghanistan tensions heighten along their border
Renewed tensions have raised concern over security and movement along the Pakistan-Afghanistan frontier.
Families in Yemen’s Taiz take shelter as access routes close
Residents in Taiz sought shelter as renewed restrictions cut access through the city.
Fire at Canadian military base follows deadly incident
Canadian authorities reported deaths and injuries after an incident at a military base in Alberta led to a major fire.
Airstrike kills at least nine in Yemen, including five children, AP reports
An airstrike in Yemen’s Saada province killed at least nine people, according to the Houthi-run health ministry cited by AP.
Russian strikes hit nine Ukrainian regions, AP reports
Russian attacks were reported across nine Ukrainian regions, adding to pressure on civilian infrastructure.
Romanian fighter jets shoot down two drones over territorial waters
Romania said its F-16 aircraft intercepted two drones over its territorial waters.
Iran shifts tactics to increase pressure on shipping before US vote, officials say
Iranian officials told Reuters that tactics targeting ships in the Strait of Hormuz had changed.