Ukrainian drones strike Russia as Kyiv reels
Ukrainian drones hit southern Russia killing a 9-year-old boy and burning an oil terminal in the Oryol region. A mother and infant were injured outside Belgorod. Russia said it downed many drones while Ukraine reported strikes on energy facilities amid widespread energy blackouts. Zelenskyy warned of North Korean troops in Kursk and ongoing civilian casualties in front-line areas.
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Blinken says US in direct talks with HTS in Jordan
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed direct contact with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the group that ousted Assad, during a news conference in Aqaba Jordan. He stressed messaging on conduct and governance while avoiding details and noted broader regional and UN-backed efforts to guide Syria’s transition toward a peaceful inclusive state.
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