Iraq seeks closer ties to U.S. as regional tensions rise
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al Sudani says Iraq has kept a wary stance amid Israel Iran hostilities and U.S. strikes on Iran. He aims to deepen security talks with Washington, secure oil and gas investment, and pursue AI cooperation while maintaining ties to Iran backed parties. He also seeks to guide Popular Mobilization Forces under state control and address the missing Israeli Russian researcher.
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Drones and missiles strike Ukraine killing at least 27
Russian glide bombs and ballistic missiles hit a prison in Zaporizhzhia and a maternity ward in Dnipro region, killing at least 27 people and injuring dozens. The strikes hit 73 Ukrainian towns overnight, with Ukraine accusing Russia of deliberate attacks on civilian sites.
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Ceasefire Holds Amid Skirmishes on Thai Cambodia Border
Tensions linger after a Malaysia brokered ceasefire, with Thailand accusing Cambodia of attacks in several areas while Cambodia denies firing. Both sides report coordination talks and troop halt, as displaced residents begin returning home near Sisaket and Phu Makhuen.
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