Israel and Iran Continue Attacks; Russia Strikes Oil Refinery Used by Ukraine; Cambodia Takes Thailand to World Court

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Global tensions escalated this week as conflicts intensified across multiple regions: Israel and Iran entered their fourth day of broadened attacks, while a deadly raid in central Nigeria claimed at least 45 lives and a fatal border clash prompted Cambodia to take Thailand to the World Court. Meanwhile, Russia targeted a Ukrainian military fuel supply with strikes on an oil refinery, and Trump implemented new immigration enforcement restrictions affecting agricultural and hospitality sectors. Amid these developments, experts examine Latin America's position in the expanding global artificial intelligence competition.

Top Stories

• At least 45 killed in central Nigeria raid - BBC

• Israel and Iran broaden attacks as conflict enters fourth day - CNN

• Cambodia takes Thailand to World Court after fatal border clash - SCMP

• Where Does Latin America Stand in the Global AI Race? - Foreign Policy

• Russia says it struck oil refinery that supplies Ukrainian army with fuel - Reuters

• Trump curbs immigration enforcement at farms, meatpacking plants, hotels and restaurants - Associated Press

United States

• Manhunt underway after 'politically motivated' shootings killed Minnesota lawmaker - NBC 

• Anti-Trump No Kings protests flood American streets ahead of military parade - NPR

• Flash floods kill 5 in West Virginia, 3 people missing after inches of rain fell in 30 minutes- CBS

• Trump curbs immigration enforcement at farms, meatpacking plants, hotels and restaurants - Associated Press

• Trump approves U.S. Steel merger with Japan’s Nippon after companies sign national security agreement - CNBC 

Africa

• At least 45 killed in central Nigeria raid - BBC

• Thousands protest in Ivory Coast after opposition leader barred from presidential race - Washington Post

• Several killed as separatists clash with Malian army, Russian allies in the conflict-hit north - Associated Press

• Egypt, Libya stop activists gathering for March to Gaza, organisers say - Al Jazeera

• Kenyan blogger's wife seeks answers after his death in police custody - Reuters

Middle East

• Israel and Iran broaden attacks as conflict enters fourth day - CNN

• Israeli government still has 'large list' of targets in Iran - France24

• Iran rejects ceasefire negotiations while under Israeli attack, official says - Reuters

• Former Syrian official claims Assad gave order to kill Austin Tice in 2013 - Washington Post

• 1 killed and 19 injured as a hot air balloon crashes in central Turkey - Associated Press

Indo-Pacific

• Asia-Pacific markets mostly rise as investors parse China data, assess escalating Israel-Iran tensions - CNBC

• US warship arrives in Australia ahead of war games, summit - Reuters

• Cambodia takes Thailand to World Court after fatal border clash - SCMP

• India launches inspection of Boeing 787s after Air India crash - CNN

• Xi Takes Push for Global Sway to Central Asia With Kazakh Visit - Bloomberg

Europe

• Macron reaffirms support for Greenland during visit ahead of G7 Summit - Euro News

• Can Europe beat the overtourism crisis? - BBC

• Russia says it struck oil refinery that supplies Ukrainian army with fuel - Reuters

• French ex-president Sarkozy stripped of Legion of Honour - France 24

• Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia warehouse destroys 100 tonnes of humanitarian aid - Euro News

Latin America

• With Trump as ally, El Salvador’s President ramps up crackdown on dissent - Associated Press

• Where Does Latin America Stand in the Global AI Race? - Foreign Policy

• Owner of Dominican club whose roof collapsed and killed 236 is arrested - NPR

• Map: 5.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Lima, Peru - New York Times

• Abrego Garcia Pleads Not Guilty to Smuggling Charges Stemming from 2022 Traffic Stop in Tennessee - Latin Times

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