Israel Attacks Hamas Leaders in Qatar; Japan, Philippines Expand Co-op Regarding China; Russia Strikes US/EU Supply Facilities

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President Trump criticized Israel's military strike targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar's capital, calling it counterproductive to Israel and America's goals. The controversy deepened when activists claimed a Gaza-bound aid flotilla vessel was struck by a drone at a Tunisian port, though Tunisian authorities disputed the account, saying any explosion came from inside the vessel. Meanwhile, regional tensions continue to flare as Syria condemned Israeli bombing of three locations as a "blatant infringement" of sovereignty, while Pacific allies Japan and Philippines strengthened defense cooperation amid growing Chinese influence. The war in Ukraine took a troubling turn as officials revealed Russian missiles hitting government buildings contained US and European components, and political pressure mounted in Brazil where two of five judges found former President Bolsonaro guilty in ongoing legal proceedings.

Top Stories

• Trump lashes out at Israel after military strike in Qatar targeting Hamas leaders - NBC

• Activist group says a drone hit a Gaza aid boat in Tunisia. Authorities deny claim - AP

• Syria says Israel bombed 3 locations, fumes at ‘blatant infringement’ of sovereignty - ToI

• Japan, Philippines agree to enhance defense cooperation with eye on China - Kyodo News

• Ukraine says Russian missile that hit government building is packed with US and European parts - CNN

• Pressure mounts on Bolsonaro as two out of five judges finds him guilty - BBC

United States

• Trump lashes out at Israel after military strike in Qatar targeting Hamas leaders - NBC

• US Supreme Court pauses judge's order that Trump spend foreign aid - Reuters

• Ukraine says Russian missile that hit government building is packed with US and European parts - CNN

• Suspect in Charlotte train stabbing facing federal charges, possible death penalty: DOJ - CBS

• US, Japan Conduct Bilateral Operations - US Navy

Africa

• ICC to hear charges against fugitive Ugandan rebel chief Joseph Kony - France24

• Activist group says a drone hit a Gaza aid boat in Tunisia. Authorities deny claim - AP

• Ethiopia's Grand Renaissance Dam inauguration gives new hope to many Ethiopians - Africa News

• Simone Gbagbo: Ivory Coast's ex-first lady cleared to contest presidential election - BBC

• Mass investment changes face of Dakhla, in Morocco-controlled Western Sahara - France24

Middle East

• Activist group says a drone hit a Gaza aid boat in Tunisia. Authorities deny claim - AP

• Trump lashes out at Israel after military strike in Qatar targeting Hamas leaders - NBC 

• Oil Steadies as Saudi Price Cuts Put Demand Outlook in Focus - Bloomberg

• Thousands protest against presence of Israeli companies at London arms fair - MEE

• Syria says Israel bombed 3 locations, fumes at ‘blatant infringement’ of sovereignty - ToI

Indo-Pacific

• US, Japan Conduct Bilateral Operations - US Navy

• Lawlessness in Bangladesh: Inaction as policy, lawlessness as outcome - ANN

• Japan, Philippines agree to enhance defense cooperation with eye on China - Kyodo News

• Cambodia opens US$2 billion Chinese-built airport - HKFP

• Korea to fly home workers detained in US raid - Korea Herald

Europe

• Ukraine says Russian missile that hit government building is packed with US and European parts - CNN

• Thousands protest against presence of Israeli companies at London arms fair - MEE

• Poland says it has shot down drones that entered its airspace during Russian attack on Ukraine - CNN

• Heroes and villains: Russia braces for eventual return of its enormous army - Reuters

• Disbursement of EU's €150bn defence loan scheme to start in early 2026 - Euro News

Latin America

• Argentina markets tumble after Milei's defeat in Buenos Aires vote - Reuters

• Pressure mounts on Bolsonaro as two out of five judges finds him guilty - BBC

• Workers' daily commute to Mexico City ends in tragedy in fatal train-bus collision - ABC

• Why does Peru want to declare Sheinbaum a persona non grata? - MND

• Deportation Fears Are Fueling Money Transfers to Latin America - NYT

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