Today's News Digest
Escalating violence in the Middle East and Ukraine continued despite announced pauses, with Houthi attacks killing 13 people at Saudi airports and Ukraine reporting further Russian strikes on energy sites after a declared energy ceasefire. Mass opposition protests also spread across India over a voter roll revision.
Conflict & Security
Houthi Strikes Hit Saudi Airports
Houthi forces attacked Riyadh's international airport and another facility, killing 13 people. Saudi authorities said they were fending off further drone and missile attacks, and a Saudi minister vowed a serious response. Iran offered to mediate between the sides.
Dozens Killed in Airstrikes Near Sudan-Egypt Border
Airstrikes struck a remote gold mine hundreds of miles from the front lines of Sudan's civil war, killing dozens. Videos showed what appeared to be Egyptian munitions.
Ethiopian Forces Enter Tigray Town of Adwa
Ethiopian forces entered the strategic Tigray town of Adwa, according to witnesses. Ethiopian Airlines resumed flights to the regional capital, Mekelle, on Sunday.
Seafarers Offered Large Sums to Cross Strait of Hormuz
Attacks on shipping vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz continue to mount. A seafarers' union official says some crews are being offered large rewards to make the crossing.
Teenager Killed by Unexploded Ordnance in Northern Israel
A 15-year-old was killed and around 20 people were injured when unexploded ordnance detonated in northern Israel.
Global Politics & Diplomacy
Mass Protests Over India's Voter Roll Revision
Opposition parties marched in New Delhi and to the country's top court, protesting revisions to the list of eligible voters that they say favor Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party. Authorities have removed more than 130 million names from the voter roll. The protests follow days of an effective lockdown and mass detentions of young protesters.
Energy Strikes Continue After Announced Ceasefire
President Trump said Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an 'energy ceasefire' but gave no details. Zelensky says Russia has hit six Ukrainian energy sites since the announcement. Separately, Trump is moving to buy Russian diesel while pressing Ukraine to halt attacks on refineries.
NATO Details Plan to Shield European Allies
NATO published a blueprint for how it would deter Russia and defend European countries supporting Ukraine in the event of war. The plan responds to intensifying Russian sabotage, arson and cyberattacks against those nations.
Taliban Help Sought on Deporting Afghan Refugees
European nations that condemn the Taliban government's human rights record are seeking its help to deport refugees back to Afghanistan, a move critics say gives the Taliban leverage over Europe's migration fears.
Venezuelan Fugitive Businessman Taken into Custody
A businessman wanted for years in the US for allegedly paying bribes to top Venezuelan officials for state contracts has been taken into custody. US officials had offered a $10 million reward for information leading to his arrest.
Business & Technology
Amazon Scales Up Robot Workforce
Amazon, the second-largest corporate employer, has deployed more than one million robot workers as it scales operations. The shift raises questions about the future of its human employees.
Cyber Attack Spoils Food in French Supermarket Fridges
An overnight hack targeted hundreds of French supermarkets, spoiling fresh and frozen food estimated to be worth millions of euros.
Russia's Hyper-Centralized Digital Economy Under Strain
Russian bloggers warn that the country's hyper-centralized digital economy is vulnerable, and say Russia was not prepared for the data center conflict it has been waging alongside its war with Ukraine.
Science & Environment
Storm Rachel Hits Southern California and Las Vegas
Post-tropical cyclone Rachel sent large waves into homes across Southern California and brought flooding to parts of Las Vegas.
Endangered Orangutans Returned to the Wild After Borneo Fires
Critically endangered orangutans rescued from wildfires that destroyed their habitat in August and September have been released back into the wild in Borneo.