Indian authorities round up Cockroach protesters; the Houthis attack Riyadh, and more
Summary
Delhi police arrested protest leaders and shut down internet access amid street demonstrations. A deadly Houthi missile strike on Riyadh's airport killed at least twelve, marking the deadliest Gulf attack since the Iran war began. Tensions escalated as Trump suggested replacing Zelensky and threatened to cut intelligence sharing, while Russia launched a fatal glide-bomb attack on Zaporizhia. Additionally, Ireland proposed a lower EU budget, Abbas postponed Palestinian elections, and Katie Zachariah was named the new White House Press Secretary.
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India: Crackdown on youth protest movement
Saudi Arabia: Houthi missile attack on airport
US-Ukraine: Trump comments and diesel deal
Ukraine: Russian glide-bomb attack on Zaporizhia
EU: Ireland proposes lower 2028-2034 budget
Palestine: Abbas postpones legislative elections
US: Katie Zachariah named White House Press Secretary
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