Israel and Argentina working on establishing direct flights between countries

Zelenskyy called the timing of the Russian assault "symbolic," emphasising that economic pressure remains essential to forcing Moscow to negotiate as the war enters its fifth year. Direct strikes caused significant disruption to energy infrastructure in the Sumy and Odesa regions. Missiles and drones damaged residential buildings and triggered widespread fires across communities in Kyiv and Odesa. Ukrainian officials reported emergency impacts and damage across a total of eight regions.

The Embassy of India in Tel Aviv, in association with the Municipality of Haifa, commemorated the extraordinary valour and sacrifice of the Jodhpur and Mysore Lancers, who fought in the historic Battle of Haifa on September 23, 1918.

The Trump administration is preparing a USD 2.8 billion arms package for Israel that would include 40,000 2,000-pound bombs, potentially making it the largest single US sale of the controversial munitions to the country in recent years, The Washington Post reported, citing a US official familiar with the matter.

Top military commanders from the US, Israel, and seven Arab nations held a private meeting in Germany to discuss the war with Iran and regional security. CENTCOM assured that forces would remain, while discussions also covered maritime traffic and potential cooperation against Houthi attacks.

China is steadily expanding its global influence and aiming to reshape the international order as American dominance wanes. While Beijing avoids direct conflict, experts warn of potential risks regarding Taiwan by 2028, highlighting that China must commit resources, not just rhetoric, to fully achieve its ambitions.