Russia on Sunday, carried out its largest airstrike on Kyiv since the war began, causing casualties and damaging a key government building. Ukraine responded by targeting Russia’s Druzhba oil pipeline. Peace talks remain stalled, while international calls for stricter sanctions continue. In Japan, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned following pressure from the LDP after an upper house election loss, avoiding a no-confidence vote. A separate immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia led to the arrest of 475 workers, mostly Korean nationals, prompting a response from South Korea.In India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a BJP workshop at the Parliament complex, where he sat in the last row and spoke on the importance of party workers. The two-day session focused on party history and improving efficiency among parliamentarians. While the US, Vice President JD Vance defended a strike on a Venezuelan drug cartel boat that killed 11, with questions raised about its legality.
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Russia’s largest aerial attack on Ukraine since the war began
Russia has carried out its most extensive airstrike on Kyiv since the start of the war, causing casualties and damaging a major government facility. In response, Ukraine struck Russia’s Druzhba oil pipeline. As peace negotiations remain at a standstill, global pressure for stricter sanctions on Russia is growing, while President Zelenskyy has signaled openness to meeting with President Putin. Read full story
Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba steps down to avoid split in party
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has announced his resignation, facing growing pressure from the LDP after a major loss in the upper house elections. After resisting demands to step down for over a month, his decision helps avert a possible no-confidence vote. Ishiba’s brief time in office was plagued by falling approval ratings and economic difficulties, such as soaring rice prices, ultimately contributing to his rapid political decline. Read full story
PM Modi sits in last row during NDA workshop
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in a Bharatiya Janata Party workshop held at the Parliament complex, where he highlighted the significance of each party worker. The two-day program featured sessions on the BJP’s history and strategies to enhance the effectiveness of its parliamentarians. During the session he was seen seated on the last row. Read full story
US raid on Hyundai plant, over 400 arrested
A large-scale immigration raid at a Hyundai facility in Georgia resulted in the arrest of 475 workers, mostly Korean nationals, prompting diplomatic action from South Korea. Federal agents carried out the operation after a lengthy investigation into illegal employment practices. Involving several agencies, the raid underscored a broader effort to combat labor exploitation and enforce federal laws, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Read full story
US Vice- President JD Vance defends US strike on Venezuela
US Vice President JD Vance defended a recent American strike on a Venezuelan drug cartel vessel, downplaying concerns over its legality. The operation, which resulted in 11 deaths, targeted a boat suspected of transporting narcotics, with President Trump confirming the mission. The US military identified the crew as members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, though the incident has sparked questions about adherence to international law. Read full story
