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Description: Sudan’s military government has recalled its ambassador to Ethiopia for consultations after military officials stated that the latest drone attacks by the RSF were facilitated from Ethiopia’s Bahir Dar Airport. The drone attack on Khartoum’s commercial airport was successfully intercepted by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) which have stated that Ethiopia’s constant sponsoring of the RSF and its partners from the UAE would not go unanswered. Ethiopia’s foreign ministry also issued a statement claiming that Sudan has continuously violated its territorial integrity by arming and logistically supporting rebels in the Tigray region. In Ethiopia the Tigrayan party has
Description: JNIM has continued to lay siege on Mali’s capital, Bamako, cutting off energy supplies and trade, effectively freezing all economic processes in the city. The Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) released a prisoners of war video from an undisclosed location where more than 130 soldiers captured in Kidal during the joint offensive with JNIM were held. FLA has stated that the soldiers would remain in their captivity as potential bargaining chips in any potential dialogue with Mali’s military government. Clashes have largely dialed down across the country with much of the north and southeastern parts falling under the control of JNIM and the FLA. Impact:
Description: The alliance between the leftist Social Democrats (PSD) and the far – right Alliance for Uniting Romania (AUR) has secured 288 votes in the parliamentary no confidence vote against the Liberal party’s prime minister, Ilie Bolojan. The unlikely political front would be responsible for forming another government and appointing a prime minister that would have to be approved by Romania’s president. Bolojan would remain in office as interim prime minister until a vote in the parliament for forming a new government is scheduled. Romania is currently faced with losing the EU recovery funds due to the political instability, while the country’s currency has shown signs
Description: The US and Iran exchanged aerial and naval attacks in the Arabian Sea, threatening the ceasefire and downgrading the prospects for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict. Iranian drones and missiles hit the UAE’s Fujairah Oil Industry Zone setting some of the oil production and refinery operations units on fire while injuring foreign workers on the platforms. US aerial and naval forces stationed in the Arabian Sea, claimed to have neutralized six Iranian fast boats which were trying to further suffocate traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and prevent the exit of two US flagged ships which have been reported to have been escorted by the US military. The UAE and Sout
Description: General Assimi Goita, Mali’s incumbent president, has issued a presidential decree, declaring himself as defense minister. Goita would hold both positions with Oumar Diarra, serving as the deputy defense minister, after the assassination of Sadio Camarra in last week’s joint offensive by JNIM and the FLA. The self – appointment arrives after several members of the military junta were discovered to have collaborated with JNIM and the FLA in coordinating and executing the nationwide attacks. Niger and Burkina Faso announced that within AES (Alliance of Sahel States), an official strategic partnership focused on defense, the three countries are launching airstrike
Description: Several people were seriously injured and two of them were reported dead, after a car ramming incident in the German city of Leipzig. The suspect was identified as a 33 – year old German citizen who had previously been discovered to have had mental health issues. No religious, political or other forms of motive were identified by the police’s initial investigation. Detailed investigation was immediately launched as the crime scene was swarmed by emergency responders who were assisting injured civilians and onlookers. The attack was one of many in recent years in Germany as two previous attacks occurred during the Christmas holiday season in 2025 and 2024.
Description: Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese and Japanese prime minister, Sanae Takaichi met in Canberra as they discussed several issues and agreed to cooperate on multiple strategic fields. Takaichi stated that the volatile global crisis prompts Japan to seek alternative and stable alliances for energy cooperation and rare earth mining. The leaders also discussed the current situation in the Indo – Pacific, China’s naval assertions in the region as well as nuclear threats by North Korea. Albanese emphasized the newly concluded partnership regarding rare earth mining, with Australia pledging to provide $930 million in support of joint projects with Japan. Takaic
Description: Afghanistan’s deputy government spokesman, Hamdullah Fitrat, accused the Pakistani military of targeting civilian sites including two mosques, two schools and a health center in the most recent cross – border attacks in the Kunar province. The attacks have reportedly killed three civilians in Kunar and left additional 14 people gravely injured including several children. Pakistan’s Information Ministry quickly denounced the accusations claiming that the Afghan government used inconclusive images in their accusations as the infrastructure damage has not been consistent with the claimed attacks. Impact: The most recent attack likely proves the pre
Description: With sporadic fighting continuing across the country, JNIM and FLA fighters have extended their offensive into Mali’s northeastern city of Tessalit which was captured by the FLA, while JNIM claimed an attack was also conducted on several military outposts in northern Burkina Faso. JNIM publicly called on Mali’s civilian population to rise against the military junta as the Al Qaeda linked militants also stated that Sharia law would be imposed in JNIM – controlled territories. Bamako and Segou experienced wide – scale blockades as JNIM and FLA fighters raised checkpoints, restricting access, limiting trade and population movement. Impact: JNIM’s a
Description: Peru’s National Jury of Elections (JNE) has requested a detailed IT audit of the 12 May general elections, citing possible fraud and other administrative irregularities. Almost 3% of the complete votes remain unaccounted for, as left – wing congressman Roberto Sanchez and ultra – conservative Rafael Lopez Aliaga are separated by less than 28 thousand votes in second place. Keiko Fujimori has secured more than 17 percent of the votes, awaiting a runoff challenger. Piero Corvetto, the chief of Peru’s election authority resigned from his post citing delayed results, however, he denied any wrongdoing and irregularities in the election process. The election results h