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- Brent crude oil prices near $107 due to attacks in Saudi Arabia and near Strait of Hormuz. - At least 12 killed, over 300 injured in Riyadh airport attack; US considers joining Saudi strikes on Houthis. - Police in Malaysia link arson attack on Rohingya settlement to provocative online videos, highlighting communal tensions. - Pope calls for safe transit of Black Sea grain amid Russia’s blockade of Ukraine exports, impacting global food supply. - Serbian President Vucic suggests Trump's diesel deal with Russia is part of a strategy to weaken China and bring Russia closer to the US. - Kenya confirms its first imported Ebola case and suspends hotel meetings and conferences; health workers demand protection after nation's first fatality. - Jihadists are expanding their operations along the West Africa coast, posing new security challenges. - Morgan Stanley sees greater upside potential in Hong Kong's office market compared to New York due to improving rents and vacancy rates. - Argentina's President Milei prepares legal action against British oil project near Malvinas Islands after Britain ignored deadline. - NATO warns of destroying "anything and everything" if Russia attacks; EU approves largest sanctions package targeting Russian missile production chain. - Saudi Arabia strikes Yemen capital as Houthis vow to retaliate; Saudi-led coalition targets Houthi sites in Yemen amid escalating conflict over Red Sea oil routes.

Key events right now

• Lagos mulls law to guarantee funding for innovation — punch_ng · Other
• BREAKING: Russia Has Struck NATO Territory After Drone Hits Tanker Off Romania - Novinite.com — gnews_US_en_Russia_Ukraine_NATO · Russia–NATO Europe
• New attacks disrupt Black Sea grain exports - WorldCargo News — gnews_US_en_grain_exports · Other
• Reports say Ademola Adeleke was appointed coordinator of Bola Tinubu's 2027 presidential campaign in Osun State. — punch_ng · Other
• Ukrainian officials and frontline commanders said Starlink terminals suddenly stopped working overnight. — rt_ru · Ukraine–Russia
• Two Accord leaders in Lagos State, including Oke Sewedo, urged Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to clarify his political allegiance. — punch_ng · Other
• Musk blames Trump for throttling Starlink service in Ukraine. — rt_ru · Ukraine–Russia

Countries under watch

• Ukraine 90/100 · war
• Iran 90/100 · war
• Israel 90/100 · war
• Lebanon 90/100 · war
• Russia 90/100 · war
• United Arab Emirates 90/100 · war
• Sudan 90/100 · war
• Ethiopia 90/100 · war
• Syria 90/100 · war
• Saudi Arabia 90/100 · war
• Qatar 90/100 · war
• Yemen 90/100 · war
• Democratic Republic of the Congo 82/100 · crisis
• Afghanistan 70/100 · unstable
• Dr Congo 70/100 · unstable
• Somalia 69/100 · unstable
• Myanmar 69/100 · unstable
• Haiti 69/100 · unstable
• Mali 68/100 · unstable
• Nigeria 68/100 · unstable

Active conflict theatres

• Gulf / Iran 643 sources
• Ukraine–Russia 510 sources
• West Africa & Sahel 470 sources
• Korean Peninsula 375 sources
• Israel: Gaza & Lebanon 261 sources
• Western Europe 259 sources
• Russia–NATO Europe 246 sources
• South Asia 216 sources
• Red Sea & Horn of Africa 171 sources
• Strait of Hormuz 136 sources
• China & Indo-Pacific 108 sources
• Arabian Peninsula 106 sources
• Taiwan Strait 102 sources
• ASEAN & Southeast Asia 84 sources
• Southern Africa 83 sources
• South America 82 sources
• Philippines 72 sources
• US–China Relations 68 sources
• Central Africa 64 sources
• Israel–Hezbollah 61 sources

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