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1. Drone hits apartment building in Ukraine's Kharkiv
A Russian drone attacked a multi-storey apartment building in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, late on Sunday, causing a fire and injuring eight people, according to the city's mayor. Emergency crews were on site, with firefighters working to extinguish the blaze on the building's top floor, as shown in a video released by Ukraine's State Emergency Service. The mayor confirmed that none of the injured required hospital treatment.
2. Türkiye prepares military response if PKK rejects disarmament
Turkey is preparing a military plan if the PKK refuses to disarm despite Abdullah Öcalan's calls. The PKK had previously declared a ceasefire, but Erdogan warned that military operations would resume if the group stalls. Türkiye has set a timeline for disarmament, with plans for handling weapons and leaders in Turkey, Iraq, and Syria.
3. "Anora" wins Oscar for best picture
The 2025 Oscars: “Anora” won best picture at the 97th Academy Awards, closing out a fairy-tale night for Sean Baker's raw and irreverent tale of a Brooklyn sex worker. The film picked up five Oscars total, including for writing, editing and directing
4. Keir Starmer Hosts European Summit on Ukraine, Unveils Peace Plan and $2 Billion Pledge for Air-Defense Missiles
The prime minister outlined four key priorities for the proposal. First, to strengthen Ukraine’s position for future negotiations, Starmer pledged an increase in UK support, including a £2.26 billion ($2.84 billion) loan, funded by frozen Russian assets. Ukraine will also access £1.6 billion ($2 billion) from UK export finance to purchase 5,000 air-defense missiles.
Second, Starmer emphasized European leaders’ commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and security. The third priority was ensuring Ukraine’s strong defense against potential future invasions.
5. Azerbaijan, Iran mull interparliamentary relations
Azerbaijani Ambassador to Iran, Ali Alizada, held discussions with Sudayf Badri, head of the Iran-Azerbaijan interparliamentary friendship group, along with other group members, regarding bilateral relations. According to the embassy's post on X, they shared perspectives on strengthening ties and furthering mutually beneficial cooperation between the friendship groups.
6. SpaceX prepares for expected eighth test flight
SpaceX's Super Heavy booster is positioned on the launch pad, with Starship set to be placed on top, ahead of its eighth test flight scheduled for March 3, 2025, at the company's Boca Chica complex near Brownsville, Texas
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The U.S. and China are set to meet in London on Monday to restart trade talks and try to ease tensions that have been hurting the global economy. Key U.S. officials like Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will sit down with Chinese leaders, including Vice Premier He Lifeng.
An unprecedented autumn Antarctic expedition found abundant plankton in deep ocean layers, challenging seasonal norms. Scientists link this to deep convection in the Ross Sea's polynya, shaping marine life and revealing a crucial "dark ecosystem" previously unknown in colder months.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, has stated that Tehran will soon present a nuclear proposal to the United States. This announcement follows the recent delivery of a U.S. proposal to Iran via Omani mediation.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte today demanded a "quantum leap" in air defence, calling for a 400% increase and pushing for a 5% GDP security spending target.
As the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors convenes in Vienna this week, Iran faces mounting pressure on two fronts—fighting to avoid the reinstatement of UN nuclear sanctions and seeking relief from unilateral US sanctions—amid stalled indirect negotiations with Washington
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Presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay is in critical condition after being shot three times — including twice in the head — during a campaign event in Bogotá.
Israel’s military says it has identified the body of top Hamas commander Mohammed Sinwar beneath a hospital in southern Gaza.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has condemned U.S. immigration raids and National Guard deployment in Los Angeles, calling for reforms instead of enforcement.
A 30-year-old woman was shot by police in Munich on Saturday evening after stabbing two people at Theresienwiese, a central park best known for hosting Oktoberfest.
The U.S. and China are set to meet in London on Monday to restart trade talks and try to ease tensions that have been hurting the global economy. Key U.S. officials like Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will sit down with Chinese leaders, including Vice Premier He Lifeng.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, has stated that Tehran will soon present a nuclear proposal to the United States. This announcement follows the recent delivery of a U.S. proposal to Iran via Omani mediation.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte today demanded a "quantum leap" in air defence, calling for a 400% increase and pushing for a 5% GDP security spending target.
An Australian journalist reporting live from the Los Angeles protests on Sunday was struck by a rubber bullet fired by a police officer, an incident that has highlighted the growing dangers faced by media personnel covering civil unrest.
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a directive to "liberate Los Angeles from the Migrant Invasion," as protests against immigration enforcement continue in the city, reportedly involving clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement.
The U.S. and China are set to meet in London on Monday to restart trade talks and try to ease tensions that have been hurting the global economy. Key U.S. officials like Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will sit down with Chinese leaders, including Vice Premier He Lifeng.
An unprecedented autumn Antarctic expedition found abundant plankton in deep ocean layers, challenging seasonal norms. Scientists link this to deep convection in the Ross Sea's polynya, shaping marine life and revealing a crucial "dark ecosystem" previously unknown in colder months.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, has stated that Tehran will soon present a nuclear proposal to the United States. This announcement follows the recent delivery of a U.S. proposal to Iran via Omani mediation.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte today demanded a "quantum leap" in air defence, calling for a 400% increase and pushing for a 5% GDP security spending target.
As the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors convenes in Vienna this week, Iran faces mounting pressure on two fronts—fighting to avoid the reinstatement of UN nuclear sanctions and seeking relief from unilateral US sanctions—amid stalled indirect negotiations with Washington
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