Noontime News Recap: Saudi airport attack kills two as Ukraine, France and Yemen face fresh pressure
Saudi Arabia said two people were killed and eight others injured in an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, in the kingdom's eastern province, in the latest security shock in the Gulf. 🔗In Yemen, fighting intensified in Taiz province, where government forces and Houthi fighters were engaged in heavy clashes across several districts, while the UN warned that nearly 260,000 people have been displaced. 🔗Russia and Ukraine traded overnight strikes after US special envoy Steve Witkoff met President Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg, with casualties reported in Kyiv and in the Moscow region. 🔗France's borrowing costs rose sharply... [Continue Reading]
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Russia and Ukraine trade fresh strikes on energy infrastructure as casualties rise
A renewed exchange of strikes between Russia and Ukraine has left at least two people dead and 17 injured, according to the latest official and local statements. The attacks hit energy, logistics and digital infrastructure in and around Saint Petersburg, while Russian strikes also damaged residential buildings and an educational institution in Zaporizhzhia. The developments come after the collapse of a short-lived "energy ceasefire" that had been announced but not agreed by both sides.In Saint Petersburg, the city's governor, Alexander Beglov, said fires broke out overnight at an oil terminal, an oil depot and industrial warehouses. He also said a... [Continue Reading]
Russia's war in Ukraine puts Europe on edge amid fears of spillover
Fears are growing that Russia's war in Ukraine could spread beyond the battlefield and affect neighbouring NATO members. European countries say they are seeing signs of pressure through drone incursions, cyberattacks and sabotage, while the Kremlin denies the accusations. The discussion has sharpened as officials warn that the conflict is already having regional consequences.Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has warned that Europe should be ready to respond robustly to what he described as Russia's hybrid attacks. Poland borders Ukraine and hosts a NATO logistics hub used for military and civilian support to Kyiv, making it a central part of the... [Continue Reading]
