Noontime News Recap: Ukraine strike kills civilians as UK and Israel row deepens over Jerusalem

Local authorities in eastern Ukraine say a Russian strike on passenger buses in Kramatorsk has killed civilians and wounded others near the frontline, underlining the continuing danger for people living close to the war zone.  🔗

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In Russia, a major Yandex data centre was forced to suspend operations completely after a suspected Ukrainian drone attack, adding to the disruption caused by cross border strikes on critical infrastructure.  🔗

In the Middle East, Israel said the British consulate in East Jerusalem was ceasing operations and that most diplomats would end their assignments and leave the country, but Britain rejected the move and said its Jerusalem mission would stay open at a reduced scale.  🔗 🔗

The diplomatic dispute comes as India’s ties with Israel have deepened further, with a report saying the Gaza war has accelerated New Delhi’s shift towards Israel under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighted by a September 2025 visit from far right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich.  🔗

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In the UK, a serving Royal Navy member has been charged under the National Security Act after a counterterrorism investigation into alleged foreign power espionage, with the case now heading to court.  🔗

In Turkey, more than 1,000 people protested in Izmir after Mayor Cemil Tugay joined President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling AK Party, showing the political backlash to the move in one of the country’s biggest opposition strongholds.  🔗

In the Gulf, Abu Dhabi hosted the 18th meeting of the Metrology Council of the Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries, with the Emirates Metrology Institute and the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council promoting measurement cooperation.  🔗

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