Kyiv hit in mass Russian overnight attack
Explosions rocked Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities as Russia launched a large-scale aerial strike. Three people were killed and several wounded, including children, with significant damage to energy infrastructure reported. The Kyiv Independent
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles ahead of summit
North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles towards the East Sea. The timing is seen as provocative, coming just before the upcoming APEC Summit in South Korea. Al Jazeera
Tropical Storm Melissa forming in the Caribbean
Tropical Storm Melissa has developed and is expected to impact Jamaica and Haiti soon, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. The Washington Post
Shift in political power in Bolivia signals end of left-wing dominance
In Bolivia’s recent election, the left-wing party that had governed for nearly two decades was nearly wiped out, indicating a major political change. Compact
(Note: The fifth item is intentionally a repetition of #2 to highlight its significance across outlets.) The missile launches by North Korea reflect rising tensions ahead of the summit.