360LiveNews Noontime News: Russia claims huge drone intercepts as Asia stocks slide and Heathrow warns on traffic

Russia said it intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones overnight, one of the largest cross border attacks it has reported since the full scale war began, with damage also reported in the Tula region.  🔗

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In the Middle East, Saudi Aramco resumed crude loading at its Ras Tanura terminal on Saudi Arabia's Gulf coast after nearly four months of disruption, a sign that exports from the key facility are back under way.  🔗 The International Atomic Energy Agency's Rafael Grossi said Iran will need a very advanced verification system once the war ends to ensure its nuclear programme is properly monitored.  🔗

North Korea carried out a new round of weapons tests, with Kim Jong Un urging a more aggressive and destructive military posture as tensions with South Korea remain high.  🔗

In Europe, the European Commission proposed extending temporary protection for Ukrainians already living in the EU until March 2028, while ending the scheme for newly arrived military age men.  🔗 Montenegro also said it had arrested an Iranian Turkish national wanted by the United States over alleged cyberattacks that authorities say caused more than $3.4 billion in losses.  🔗

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In Britain, Heathrow warned that passenger numbers and profits are likely to fall this year because the Middle East conflict is weighing on travel demand, adding pressure to one of Europe's busiest airports.  🔗

Asian markets fell sharply in a technology led sell off, with South Korea's Kospi briefly halting trading after a steep drop as tech shares slumped across the region.  🔗

The latest developments underline how conflict, cyber security concerns and trade and travel disruption are feeding through into politics, aviation and markets across several regions.  🔗  🔗  🔗  🔗  🔗  🔗  🔗

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