Editorial
🇺🇦 Ukrainian forces successfully thwarted a Russian attempt to break through defenses near Kupiansk, neutralizing multiple armored vehicles and troops in a four-wave attack. Russia’s
🇫🇷 French prosecutor seeks a five-year prison term and public office ban for far-right leader Marine Le Pen over alleged EU fund embezzlement. The trial,
🇪🇺 EU’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell calls for suspending political dialogue with Israel over Gaza war concerns, citing potential rights violations. The proposal, aimed
🇪🇺 European powers push the IAEA to intensify scrutiny on Iran’s nuclear program, seeking a “comprehensive” report amid stalled diplomacy. Aimed at pressuring Iran back
🇺🇸 Biden and Trump held a cordial White House meeting, discussing Ukraine and the Middle East. Biden pledged support for Ukraine’s security, while Trump committed
🇮🇱 Israel reports progress in ceasefire talks with Lebanon, suggesting that Russia could aid by preventing Hezbollah’s rearmament via Syria. Israel seeks Hezbollah’s withdrawal north
🇪🇺 The European Union has delivered over 980,000 artillery shells to Ukraine and aims to reach 1 million by year’s end, despite initial production delays,
🇵🇪 Peru has ramped up security in Lima ahead of the APEC summit, deploying over 15,000 police and soldiers. Schools and offices are closed, and
🇮🇱 Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced his intention to push for Israeli sovereignty in the occupied West Bank by 2025, hoping for support from
