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Russian forces launched a massive overnight aerial bombardment across Ukraine, killing at least five people and injuring dozens in one of the most severe attacks in ten days. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that the assault involved seven ballistic missiles, 23 cruise missiles, four air-launched guided missiles, and 392 drones. Air defense units managed to intercept 25 missiles and 365 of the drones, though significant damage was inflicted on civilian infrastructure in eleven regions.

A new UN report highlights that fish species undertaking long migrations through rivers, lakes, and ponds are facing combined threats from dams, pollution, and overfishing, preventing them from reaching breeding grounds. Flagship species such as the golden mahseer and goonch catfish are among 30 priority fish identified for global conservation efforts.

Concrete pouring work has officially commenced at the construction site of Uzbekistan's first nuclear power plant (NPP) in the Jizzakh region. This event marks the project's transition into an active implementation phase. The work is based on key documents on long-term cooperation and project development signed by the agency "Uzatom" and the state corporation "Rosatom" on March 24, 2026.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul criticized the US and Israeli attacks on Iran at a ceremony in Berlin, calling the war a "breach of international law" and a "politically fateful mistake." The event marked the 75th anniversary of the post-war reformation of the German Foreign Ministry, established in 1951 after the founding of West Germany.

A report by Swiss air quality monitoring firm IQAir has revealed that three of the world's four most polluted cities are in India. Loni in Uttar Pradesh state was ranked the most polluted city globally in 2025, with an average PM2.5 concentration of 112.5 micrograms per cubic meter—22 times higher than the World Health Organization's (WHO) safe limit of 5 micrograms per cubic meter. Byrnihat and the capital, New Delhi, also featured prominently. The report further indicated that all of the world's 25 most polluted cities are located in India, Pakistan, and China, with Pakistan being named the most polluted country overall.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has reported that the United States-Israeli military campaign against Iran has triggered the largest oil supply disruption in history, surpassing even the 1973 oil embargo. The agency, founded in direct response to that earlier crisis, detailed how Iran's stranglehold on transit through the critical Strait of Hormuz has halted the flow of over 20 million barrels of oil per day—roughly one-fifth of global petroleum consumption. This compares to the 1973 shortage of 4.5 million barrels daily, highlighting the unprecedented scale of the current crisis.

Lebanon's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Tuesday that it has withdrawn accreditation from the Iranian ambassador and declared him persona non grata, demanding his departure from the country by Sunday. This decisive diplomatic move highlights a sharp deterioration in relations between the two nations amid ongoing regional instability.

Australia and the European Union (EU) have signed a trade agreement that removes tariffs on nearly all exports of Australian critical minerals, a move driven by concerns over China's dominant position in rare earth supply chains. China controls roughly 90% of global processing for rare earths, which are essential for producing technological equipment such as electric cars, lithium-ion batteries, LED televisions, and camera lenses.

A United States jury has found comedian and television icon Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 1972, awarding her $59.25 million in damages. After a nearly two-week trial in Santa Monica, California, jurors on Monday determined that the 88-year-old Cosby committed sexual battery and assault against Donna Motsinger, who was a server at a restaurant in Sausalito at the time of the incident.

Iranian authorities launched a round of missiles targeting Israel, resulting in damage to buildings and several injuries in Tel Aviv. Air raid sirens sounded across Israel, including in Tel Aviv, sparking panic and uncertainty among civilians.

A Forsa poll in Germany has revealed that 73% of the population doubts the country's ability to cope with additional refugees from Iran amid rising regional tensions. The survey results indicate particularly high skepticism among supporters of the conservative CDU/CSU bloc and the far-right Alternative for Germany party, but also a majority among voters of the center-left Social Democrats and the socialist Left party.

US President Donald Trump has abandoned plans to destroy Iran's energy infrastructure, according to Bloomberg citing sources. This decision came after private warnings from Washington's allies and Gulf states, who indicated that large-scale strikes could lead to catastrophic consequences, including Iran's collapse into a so-called "failed state" with loss of territorial control, increased conflicts, and economic crisis.