Noontime News Recap: Ukraine hit by power cuts and Starlink disruption as Middle East and Congo tensions rise

Russian strikes have left about 600,000 people without power in Ukraine, while Kyiv said overnight restrictions on Starlink terminals disrupted several military missions and badly affected logistics on the front line. The outages came as Ukraine also reported that battlefield communications were hit by the speed limits on the satellite network.  🔗  🔗

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In a separate boost for Kyiv, the European Commission disbursed EUR 2.86 billion under the defence component of the EUR 90 billion Ukraine Support Loan. The payment was announced as Ukraine continued to face pressure from Russian attacks and communications disruption.  🔗

In the Middle East, Saudi Arabia said an administrative building belonging to Aramco in Dhahran was struck in a Houthi missile attack, causing a limited fire and leaving four people wounded. The kingdom said the attack was part of the continuing cross border missile campaign.  🔗

Israel is still occupying large parts of southern Lebanon despite a June framework agreement that was meant to secure a phased withdrawal, leaving villages occupied and many residents displaced. The report says the deal has not yet delivered the pullback expected on the ground.  🔗

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Iran said it executed Ali Sina Mostafavi in Kerman after convicting him of armed attacks during what the judiciary described as joint American and Israeli operations. The case was presented by Tehran as part of its response to alleged foreign backed violence.  🔗

In Africa, former Democratic Republic of the Congo president Joseph Kabila has launched a new political military coalition in Goma, deepening fears of further conflict in the east. The move adds a new layer of uncertainty to an already volatile region.  🔗

In Asia, Indian police detained two leaders of the youth led Cockroach Janta Party for five days after they entered Jantar Mantar by climbing barricades during a protest in New Delhi. The detentions came amid a wider crackdown on the demonstration.  🔗

Elsewhere, Donald Trump said massive oil, gas and mineral exploration is preparing to begin in Greenland, linking the plan to a security deal and renewed US interest in the Arctic territory.  🔗

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