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Saudi Arabia: Fire, Smoke Seen Near Aramco Facility In Riyadh Amid Houthi Tensions

A large plume of smoke and fire was seen near an Aramco facility in Riyadh, Reuters reported, as tensions rise between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis.

US-Russia talks on Ukraine involve multi-billion dollar oil deal, NYT reports

Pakistan summons Indian diplomat over killing of two civilians at border

Russia pledges to continue massive strikes on Kyiv, urges foreign diplomats to leave city

140 Indians discharged from Russian army: Govt seeks Moscow update on 55, 'balanced' trade push

• Around 140 Indians have been discharged from the Russian army
• India sought an update from Moscow on 55 Indians

US-China tensions persist despite Trump-Xi summit's rare warmth: Trump aide

• A Trump aide said serious differences persist between the US and China despite the summit’s rare warmth

Trump declines to reveal next move on Iran, says conflict 'won't be long'

• Trump predicted oil prices would fall once the Iran conflict ends, but gave no details of his next move
• Lower crude prices would help Indian fuel importers but pressure upstream producers such as Oil India

Saudis plan assault on Houthis to break Red Sea chokehold

Saudi Arabia Weighs Multi-Front Offensive Against Houthis: Reports

• Saudi Arabia is weighing a possible offensive against Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen
• The plan aims to regain control of the strategic Bab el-Mandeb strait

North Korea test-fires ballistic missile

• North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the sea on Saturday

Russian strike damages Kyiv’s Northern Bridge, halting traffic

• Traffic halted after damage to the bridge surface and trolleybus power lines
• Moscow said it also hit a logistics centre

Gaza man decries Israeli killing of Christian neighbors, as truce nears a year

Putin warns Russia will use ‘all weapons’ against NATO aggression: Why Kaliningrad is latest flashpoint

• Putin warned Russia would use “all weapons” against NATO aggression
• Kaliningrad is the latest flashpoint in a broader Russia-NATO security dilemma

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong says intermediate-range missile test was conducted

Dubai Crown Prince praises pilot after attack

‘There are no rules now’: Zelensky reveals Putin’s alleged new war order

• Zelensky alleged Putin changed his war order as Russia intensified aerial attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities

Israeli officials to question co-pilot of flydubai flight, source says

Philippines voices concern over Myanmar airstrike deaths, injuries

FlyDubai Co-Pilot Planned ‘Terrorist Operation,’ UAE Prosecutor Says

Ukraine’s Surprise Counterattack Sets Back Putin’s Donbas Goals

Iran Security Chief Rejects Trump’s Claim That Tehran Is Nearing Surrender

Pressure builds on Iran as Trump expands U.S. military presence

North Korea Launches Projectile Into Eastern Waters After Fresh South Korea Row

• North Korea launched a projectile into eastern waters after a row with South Korea
• The launch followed Kim Yo Jong ridiculing South Korea’s demands for an apology

Israeli strike kills five in Gaza, health officials say

Trump says Iran war could end after U.S. elections as Hormuz tensions persist

Senior Indian official attends SCO event in Pakistan: 7 key takeaways

US halts consular services in Brazil ahead of election, increasing tensions

What we know from video of the flydubai attack

Yemen hits 20 Houthi targets as US deploys another carrier to West Asia

• Fighting intensified in Yemen's Taiz province, with 20 Houthi targets hit
• The US deployed another aircraft carrier and 10,000 sailors and Marines to West Asia

Pakistan says Mecca pact members to hold emergency talks on engaging Houthis