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Tigray in northern Ethiopia is bracing for a potential return to war as tensions with the federal government and Eritrea escalate, threatening the fragile peace secured in 2022; accusations of violations by both sides, coupled with military mobilization and drone strikes, have disrupted tourism, farming, and travel, underscoring regional instability and prompting calls for international mediation and restraint.
Fears of renewed fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region grow as cash shortages, empty shelves, and soaring prices return; after the 2020–2022 war that killed hundreds of thousands, experts warn the conflict could spill over and destabilize the Horn of Africa.
Two Palestinian cousins, Mohammad (14) and Suleiman Al Zawaraa (13), were killed by Israeli fire in Gaza while collecting firewood for their family; the Israeli military says troops identified terrorists crossing the Yellow Line, while their relatives and hospital officials speak of innocent civilians. The Palestinian Health Ministry reports casualties amid ongoing hostilities, noting three deaths in the past 24 hours and a total toll in Gaza of about 71,657 since October 2023.
The Justice Department is investigating Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly conspiring to impede federal immigration agents, a move tied to their public criticisms of a large DHS deployment to Minneapolis. The probe centers on 18 U.S.C. 372 and follows the deployment of about 3,000 federal officers, which has sparked protests and tensions as Walz and Frey call for peaceful demonstrations while criticizing federal tactics.
Kyiv is struggling to stabilize its power grid after Russian missile strikes, amid ongoing conflict and international diplomatic efforts, including an emergency UN Security Council meeting. Both Ukraine and Russia report attacks affecting civilians and infrastructure, with Ukraine seeking support from the US to end the war.
Russia launched a hypersonic Oreshnik missile at Ukraine near the Polish border, marking a significant escalation in the conflict and raising concerns about European security, amid stalled peace talks and ongoing tensions with NATO.
Yemen's main separatist group, the Southern Transitional Council, appears to be splitting amid a Gulf rivalry, with its leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi fleeing Yemen and conflicting statements about the group's disbandment, reflecting tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
A wife describes her husband's passion for hosting an elaborate annual holiday party that she does not enjoy, highlighting a difference in their interests and the potential for underlying tension in their marriage.
Despite a fragile ceasefire, Israeli strikes in Gaza have resulted in at least 13 deaths, including five children, with ongoing violations reported by both sides, highlighting the persistent violence and casualties in the region.
At least eight people, including four children, were killed in Gaza by Israeli air strikes amid ongoing tensions and a fragile ceasefire, with both sides accusing each other of violations. The conflict is part of a broader peace plan initiated by the US, which has stalled, with issues like Hamas disarmament and Palestinian statehood remaining unresolved.
Canada is concerned about potential conflict in the Arctic following threats from Trump regarding Greenland, highlighting escalating tensions over the region.
Saudi-backed forces in Yemen are advancing to capture a key southern city, Aden, amid escalating tensions with the UAE, which is accused of aiding separatist leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi's flight from the country. The conflict reflects diverging agendas of Saudi Arabia and the UAE in Yemen, with recent military and political moves intensifying the crisis.
Ukrainian officials report rising Russian military casualties, suggesting unsustainable losses for Russia, which is increasingly relying on reserve troops and new tactics amid ongoing conflict. Ukraine emphasizes its drone production and strategic responses, while Russia claims Ukrainian recruitment issues and continues its military advances, including new drone tactics and long-range attacks. The conflict remains intense with significant civilian and military impacts.
The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen targeted separatist forces after their leader, Aidarous al-Zubaidi, fled before a planned flight to Riyadh for peace talks, leading to strikes in the Dali governorate amid ongoing conflict between the STC and the Yemeni government.
Ukrainian forces conducted long-range strikes on Russian military and energy infrastructure, while discussions for post-war security guarantees with Western allies took place in Paris. Russia is reportedly increasing covert attacks against German infrastructure as part of preparations for potential future NATO conflict, and Russian forces continue their advances and operations across various fronts in Ukraine. The situation remains highly dynamic with ongoing military actions and international diplomatic efforts.