Israeli strikes kill 12 in Gaza - local civil defence

At least 12 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes in northern and southern Gaza, Palestinian civil defence and health officials said, in what Israel's military called a response to Hamas ceasefire violations.

Russia says Ukrainian drone attack damages Black Sea port

Russia's Taman port was damaged in a Ukrainian drone attack, the regional governor has said.

Gunmen kill at least 32 people in northern Nigeria, residents say

Gunmen on motorcycles have rampaged through three villages in northern Nigeria, killing at least 32 people and abducting several more, according to witnesses and local police.

US used Claude AI tool to capture Maduro, violating developer’s terms — WSJ

 During their operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, the US military used Claude AI tool, despite the developer’s prohibition to use the technology to facilitate violence, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) newspaper reported citing sources.

Fire at Havana oil refinery as Cuba’s fuel crisis deepens

A fire broke out at a key fuel processing plant in the Cuban capital Havana, threatening to exacerbate an energy crisis as the country struggles under an oil blockade imposed by the United States.

World enters new phase of open conflicts and wars — Merz

The world has entered a new era marked by open conflicts and wars, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz declared at the Munich Security Conference, according to a TASS correspondent.

Japan says it seized Chinese vessel amid tensions with Beijing

Japanese authorities say they have seized a Chinese fishing vessel that tried to flee when ordered to stop for an inspection, in a move that may further fuel tensions with Beijing.

US secretly sends nearly 6,000 Starlink terminals to protesters in Iran

The United States has secretly delivered several thousand Starlink terminals to protesters in Iran, The Wall Street Journal wrote.