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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi praised the “strategic relationship” with Russia during a meeting with Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg. This partnership could have significant implications amidst the tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Stay informed on their evolving alliance.

TRAIN CRASH FATALITIES
Indonesian authorities confirm 14 dead and 84 injured in a train accident this morning
Rescue operations are ongoing as investigations into the cause begin.

Ukrainian soldiers rescued a 72-year-old woman using a robotic vehicle named Cerberus. Spotted by an aerial drone walking through a war-torn area near Lyman, the soldiers draped a blanket over the bot with the message “Grandma, hop on!” to facilitate her evacuation.

Prince Harry visited Ukraine, appealing directly to Vladimir Putin to end the conflict. During a heartfelt address at the Kyiv Security Conference, he urged world leaders to support the courageous Ukrainian people. For further details on his visit, click here.

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has unveiled a new military strategy for the Bundeswehr aimed at enhancing operational readiness in response to evolving threats, particularly following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Key elements include a focus on capabilities over numbers and increased emphasis on “deep strike” capabilities, such as long-range precision weapons.

Bulgarians voted on Sunday for the eighth time in five years, with anti-corruption candidate Rumen Radev’s bloc expected to lead. Amid ongoing political instability, polling suggests Radev could secure around 35% of the vote, as voter turnout surges ahead of preliminary results on Monday.

Errol Musk claims Jeffrey Epstein is still alive, dismissing the official account of his death during a primetime interview in Russia. The 79-year-old father of Elon Musk stated, “It’s absolutely absurd to think that this man is dead.” He is currently in Russia for research projects.

Russian families are paying for AI-generated resurrection videos of slain soldiers. These clips create lifelike scenes, often accompanied by obituaries, depicting the deceased soldiers without the wounds they suffered. Some families opt for more elaborate scenes, with prices starting at approximately 1,500 rubles.

Hungarians began voting on Sunday in a pivotal election that analysts label as a referendum on the 16-year tenure of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. His key challenger, Péter Magyar of the Tisza Party, aims to disrupt Orbán’s parliamentary supermajority, amidst a campaign marked by intense personal attacks and allegations of intimidation.

Leaked calls reveal Hungary’s Foreign Minister briefing Russia’s Lavrov during a crucial EU summit, offering confidential EU documents and facilitating a meeting between Prime Minister Orbán and President Putin. This development raises significant questions regarding Hungary’s alignment with EU policies amidst ongoing tensions with Russia.