Noontime News Recap: Ukraine power grid hit again as Gaza hospital strike and Pakistan clash deepen tensions

Russian strikes have knocked out power across nine regions of Ukraine, in a fresh blow to the country’s energy system as officials said the attacks also damaged infrastructure and left parts of the grid under strain. Kyiv said the assault came as it continued to face repeated pressure from Moscow on the battlefield and in the air.  🔗

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Ukraine also said speed restrictions on Starshield have returned across the front line, limiting its ability to intercept Russian drones and complicating air defence operations. The complaint underlined Kyiv’s growing concern that technical constraints are affecting its response to drone attacks.  🔗

In the latest diplomatic effort to end the war, US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow for talks with President Vladimir Putin after two days of US mediated negotiations in Abu Dhabi. The discussions remain deadlocked, with no sign yet of a breakthrough on a peace deal.  🔗

In Gaza, at least six people were killed when an Israeli air strike hit Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, according to Palestinian health authorities and Gaza civil defence officials. The strike on a major medical facility is likely to intensify international concern over the conduct of the war.  🔗

President Donald Trump warned Iranian vessels against approaching a US blockade, posting a series of messages on Truth Social that also attacked Democrats and repeated his hard line language on Iran. The remarks added to already heightened regional tensions.  🔗

In northwest Pakistan, police said 10 officers and 18 fighters were killed in a clash in Kohat district after gunmen opened fire on personnel returning from an operation. The violence is the latest deadly security incident in a region that has seen repeated militant attacks.  🔗

China accused the United States of “fabricating spy narratives” to justify what it called a technology blockade, escalating the dispute over Nvidia and wider chip controls. Separately, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng used the Antalya UNFCCC summit to outline Beijing’s climate proposals, signalling that China is seeking to project influence on both technology and climate policy.  🔗 🔗

In Europe, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged the EU not to reopen its carbon market compromise, warning against growing opposition to the reform. In Italy, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said bomb threats were sent to thousands of schools, though no explosives were found after evacuations and security checks.  🔗 🔗

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