· Pakistan-Afghanistan Cross-Border Attacks: Pakistan has launched airstrikes on force facilities in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, destroying an ammunition depot. This followed an attack by Afghan force on Pakistani border posts . Local media also reported explosions in the Afghan capital, Kabul .
· Colombia Drone Attack: Three civilians were killed in a drone attack in the northwestern city of Segovia. A device was thrown from a drone into a building, an act strongly condemned by the national police .
· Russia-Ukraine War: Russia launched a massive aerial attack on Ukraine involving over 400 drones and dozens of missiles. Separately, Russia's security service said it foiled a plot to assassinate a senior Russian defense officer in St. Petersburg .
🕊️ Diplomacy & Politics
· Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks: Iran's foreign minister described the latest round of indirect nuclear talks with the U.S. in Geneva as "good progress," with the next round expected within a week .
· North & South Korea: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has labeled South Korea a "permanent enemy." In response, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung emphasized the need for continued dialogue and trust-building .
· Japan Political Scandal: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is facing criticism for admitting to giving gifts to newly elected ruling party lawmakers, reigniting concerns over money in politics .
🌍 In Other News
· Global Debt Surge: The Institute of International Finance (IIF) reports that global debt has hit a record high of $348 trillion .
· U.S. Politics: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told lawmakers she had no knowledge of the criminal activities of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghassan Ghassan .
· Japan's Population Crisis: The number of babies born in Japan fell for the 10th straight year in 2025, hitting a new record low .
· U.S. Military Moves: The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is heading to the Middle East . Meanwhile, reports suggest US forces have begun withdrawing from their largest military base in Syria .