Russia accuses Ukraine of a deliberate drone strike on a beach in Gelendzhik that killed seven people, while Ukraine continues long-range attacks on Russian infrastructure. Tensions persist in the Strait of Hormuz following a projectile strike on a cargo vessel, amid conflicting reports regarding US-Iran diplomatic negotiations and concerns over rising fuel prices. In Myanmar, the military government allowed Aung San Suu Kyi to meet a Red Cross delegate, a move viewed as a diplomatic maneuver ahead of regional talks. Violent clashes between security forces and protesters in Pakistani-administered Kashmir highlight deep-seated grievances over economic hardship. Argentina faces labor unrest as teachers protest budget cuts under President Javier Milei, and northwestern Nigeria grapples with a surge in kidnappings. Finally, Gazan tech professionals are leveraging remote work as a digital lifeline to sustain their livelihoods amidst ongoing conflict and severe infrastructure limitations.
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