Ukraine said it hit five vessels it accused of carrying stolen grain and military cargo, while confirming one of its maritime drones exploded near Romania’s Constanta port. The Romanian incident prompted warnings about the war’s spillover along NATO’s eastern flank.
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The House approved new Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions after Democrats and a small group of Republicans used a discharge petition to bypass GOP leaders. The measure now faces an uncertain path in the Senate and would need President Donald Trump’s signature to become law.
Mette Frederiksen will form a centre-left minority government after more than two months of negotiations following Denmark’s fractured March election. Her third term begins amid domestic economic concerns and a dispute with the United States over Greenland.
A Russian drone crashed into an apartment building in Romania, injuring two people and causing a fire that was extinguished. The incident highlights concerns about the conflict spilling into NATO airspace amid ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Beijing to strengthen ties, sign multiple agreements, and discuss global conflicts. Energy cooperation and the Ukraine war were key topics, with no breakthrough on a major gas pipeline deal.
The U.S. will begin blockading ships entering and exiting Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, escalating tensions after failed peace talks with Iran. The move has sent oil prices soaring and drawn mixed responses from international allies.
A U.S. F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran, prompting a risky rescue mission amid ongoing conflict. Despite U.S. claims of air superiority, Iran retains significant military capabilities and continues attacks across the Middle East.
President Donald Trump indicated that U.S. military operations against Iran could end within two to three weeks, leading to a decline in oil prices and gains in global stock markets amid hopes for de-escalation. Trump also threatened to withdraw the U.S. from NATO over European allies’ lack of support for the Iran campaign, raising concerns among members and potentially benefiting Russia. Meanwhile, Pakistan has offered to mediate peace talks between the U.S. and Iran, backed by regional powers, but its efforts are complicated by ongoing conflict with Afghanistan that threatens regional stability.