Summary
Israel and Iran have paused military strikes following a heavy exchange of fire that targeted Iranian defense systems. Meanwhile, the war in Ukraine is edging closer to NATO territory as jets intercept drones in Latvian airspace.
Key Stories
Israel and Iran pull back after strikes — Israel dismantled Iranian defense systems and a petrochemical plant in a massive strike before both nations agreed to a diplomatic pause under international pressure.
NATO jets intercept drones over Latvia — NATO air forces shot down a drone in Latvian airspace, marking another instance of Ukrainian-Russian conflict spillover into neighboring alliance territory.
Global race for AI military supremacy — Major powers including the US, China, and Russia are locked in a high-stakes competition to integrate AI into intelligence and operational military systems.
Violence at Penn Station and global disasters — A mass stabbing in New York left six injured, while a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the Philippines has tragically claimed at least 35 lives.
South Carolina primary and election news — The gubernatorial race in South Carolina is heating up with ten candidates across both parties, while Armenia's pro-West government claims a victory against Russian pressure.