Ukrainian forces launched drone strikes on the Afipsky oil refinery and Port Kavkaz in southern Russia, causing fires and damage to infrastructure involved in supplying the Russian military.
Denis Sassou Nguesso, 82, seeks another five-year term in Congo Republic’s March 15 presidential election, facing six challengers in a vote he is widely expected to win as succession speculation dominates.
Global financial markets steadied on Wednesday after a dramatic oil price pullback, with the IEA proposing the largest emergency reserve release in history to calm energy markets, though conflicting signals from the Middle East conflict continue to fuel uncertainty.
Cambodia approves draft law targeting cyberscammers with harsh penalties including life imprisonment as Phnom Penh seeks to dismantle multi-billion-dollar fraud industry.
Human Rights Watch investigation documents 141 drone strikes in Haiti, killing 1,243 people including 17 children. US-linked private contractors accused of unlawful operations.
Iran reports at least 56 museums and historical sites damaged in the ongoing conflict, including several UNESCO World Heritage properties, as UNESCO expresses deep concern over threats to cultural heritage.
Pi Day 2026 brings mathematics enthusiasts worldwide together to celebrate π (pi) with classroom activities, baking competitions, and the annual tradition of reciting the infinite number’s digits.
