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Gleb Desyatnikov will head the mine action and police portfolio in the UN Department of Peace Operations. He has worked in diplomacy for more than 35 years.
In Ukraine, Ukrainian Writing and Language Day is celebrated, and Nestor the Chronicler is honored. Around the world, people commemorate audiovisual heritage, occupational therapy, and black cats.
Jordan carried out airstrikes on suspected militant hideouts in Syria after a church attack. Syria reported that 5 civilians had been killed.
The US is reducing its military and diplomatic presence in the Middle East due to security threats. Trump is considering a new operation against Iran.
Twelve people were killed and more than 300 injured in a missile strike on Riyadh Airport. Trump said the United States might intervene.
The United States has finally withdrawn its troops from Iraq as part of Operation "Inherent Resolve. " American forces have remained in the region and continue their mission in Syria.
The US launched approximately 82 Patriot and THAAD missiles, intercepting 18 of 20 Iranian ballistic missiles. Ukraine is forced to conserve PAC-3s.
Photos showed the destruction of American bases in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. The strikes hit U.S. facilities in eight countries.
The United States will remove hundreds of troops and equipment from Iraq, mostly to Jordan. Pro-Iranian groups are refusing to disarm.
Iran said it had struck a U. S. base and attacked 10 vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. The United States reported the destruction of five Iranian tankers.
The United States said it had destroyed five Iranian tankers following missile attacks by the IRGC on an American vessel. Iran threatened retaliatory strikes.
Iran may continue strikes in the Middle East for months. U.S. intelligence believes that sanctions could intensify the escalation.
A bus overturned on the road between Dahab and Nuweiba in Egypt, killing 22 people and injuring another 28. Jordanians are among the victims.
Brent rose to $95. 40, while WTI rose to $90.66 after new U.S. and Iranian strikes. Tehran announced restrictions on traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran launched a missile strike against Jordan. Jordanian air defenses intercepted 10 of the 13 ballistic missiles; three fell in remote areas.
The price of gold stabilized near $4,445 after a two-day decline. Traders assess the chance of a Fed rate hike at more than 60%.
The UAE said it had intercepted an Iranian drone over its waters. Abu Dhabi called the incident a violation of sovereignty amid the escalation.
Brent and WTI rose by more than 2% after U. S. and Iranian strikes. Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz declined due to the attacks.
The IRGC said it had carried out missile and drone strikes on U. S. facilities in Jordan and the UAE. Jordan reported intercepting 8 missiles.
Trump claimed the destruction of an energy hub on Kharg Island. Reuters found that the published video of the explosions was most likely created by AI.
Paul Houston began work in Kyiv and attended the National Prayer Breakfast. He is a career U.S. diplomat.
A federal judge ruled the ban on immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries unlawful. The Trump administration may appeal the decision.
The ministers of eight Muslim countries condemned Israel’s rejection of the U. S. plan for Gaza. Netanyahu demands the complete disarmament of Hamas before the withdrawal of troops.
António Guterres welcomed the agreement on the disarmament of Hamas and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip. He called on the parties to adhere to the roadmap to end the war.
US President Donald Trump ordered the military to carry out a new attack on Iran this weekend. The US is also considering strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure.
Ukraine secured the extradition of five individuals from five countries in a week. For the first time in history, Jordan extradited a suspect in the creation of a criminal organization from Dnipro.
Gold prices rose by 0. 8% after the Fed left rates unchanged. Tensions in the Middle East exacerbate inflation risks.
The United States has begun airstrikes against Iran following a missile attack on an American base in Jordan. These are the first strikes after a pause announced by President Trump.
Brent oil prices surged 6. 8% to $89.79 due to the resumption of US and Saudi strikes on Iran. US oil inventories fell by 3.3 million barrels, and OPEC+ may suspend production increases.
Admiral Cooper warned that videos from soldiers' mobile phones could help Iran attack US bases. Military personnel in Jordan may be ordered to surrender their phones for operational security.