There are bodies in the streets in the DRC as rebel group's sweep reignites decades old conflict

"A deadly insurgency is sweeping the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country three times

the size of Texas that is estimated to hold trillions of dollars’ worth of minerals essential to smartphones, computers and electric vehicle batteries.
The rebel group M23 is vying to expand its control by pushing south from Goma in the most dramatic escalation in the decades-old conflict for 13 years. The United Nations has warned that the conflict is at risk of spiraling into a war in a region that’s no stranger to bitter fighting.
After seizing control of Goma, a key city in the east of the country, earlier this week, M23’s leader Corneille Nangaa vowed to take the battle all the way to the country’s capital, Kinshasa. Meanwhile, the Congolese government called for a massive mobilization and President Félix Tshisekedi vowed to “reconquer every inch of our territory.” NBC

Kenyan & Uganda and other Embassies in DRC Attacked

"The Kenyan embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been attacked.

According to Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Korir Sing’oei, the embassy staff was also attacked in the melee.
Further, the PS indicated that other embassies in Kinshasa were also attacked including the Uganda and South African Embassies.
Moreover, Sing’oei has explained that the attack was orchestrated by protesters who are against the violence in the Eastern part of DRC.

The embassies of France, the United States, Rwanda, and Kenya were also targeted by the protesters." MS

Deadly missile attack hits Kursk dormitory

 "Ukraine and Russia traded blame for a deadly missile attack that killed at least four people in
the dormitory of a boarding school situated in a part of Russia’s Kursk region held by Ukrainian forces. About 84 people were rescued or received medical assistance following the attack. Four of the injured were in serious condition." AJ

Trump is right, NATO chief reacts to US claims on Greenland

"NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte agreed with US President Donald Trump regarding

Greenland, particularly on the issue of defense, Bild reports.
"When it comes to defense in the Arctic, Trump is right. What I think is very good is that the Prime Minister of Denmark immediately began negotiations with President Trump. Essentially, it was about the high relevance of defense in the far north," he said.
According to Rutte, this applies not only to Greenland but also to Iceland, Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Canada.
"We all need to work together to protect these territories. And Trump is right," emphasized the NATO Secretary General." MS

Russian drone attacks on Slobidskyi district in Kharkiv cause large-scale fire

"Russian forces launched a drone strike on the Slobidskyi district of the city of Kharkiv in the night. The attack caused a large-scale fire at premises belonging to a civilian firm." Pravada

110 clashes on frontline, most intense fighting in Pokrovsk sector

"Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 110 combat clashes with the Russian invaders, 40 of which took place in the Pokrovsk sector.
In the Kharkiv sector, the enemy did not conduct offensive actions.
In the Kupiansk sector, the Russian forces launched 17 attacks, which were repelled by the Ukrainian defenders in the areas of Topoli, Dvorichna, Petropavlivka, Stepova Novosilka, Hlushkivka, Zahryzove, and Lozova.

In the Lyman sector, the enemy attempted 15 assaults, trying to advance near Novoyehorivka, Terny, Yampolivka, Kolodiazi, Torske, and toward Novomykhailivka.
In the Siversk sector, the Ukrainian forces repelled four Russian attacks near Verkhniokamianske and Bilohorivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, seven combat clashes occurred near Chasiv Yar, Stupochky, and Bila Hora.
In the Toretsk sector, the Russian forces launched seven attacks near Toretsk and Krymske.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders halted 40 Russian assault and offensive operations near Zelenyi Hai, Yelyzavetivka, Promin, Zvirove, Udachne, Uspenivka, Novooleksandrivka, Sribne, and Dachne.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the Russian troops carried out two attacks, attempting to advance towards Kostiantynopil and Rozlyv.
In the Huliaipole sector, the enemy tried twice to dislodge the Ukrainian defenders from their positions near Novosilka.
In the Orikhiv sector, two engagements occurred near Shcherbaky and Nesterianka.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the Russian forces unsuccessfully attempted to storm the Ukrainian positions once.
In Kursk region operational zone, the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled eight Russian attacks. The enemy also launched 19 airstrikes using 24 guided bombs and carried out 351 artillery attacks, including five with multiple rocket launchers.
At the border with Chernihiv and Sumy regions, the Russian forces continue to actively use artillery and attack drones against Ukrainian towns and villages from their territory." Ukrin

Panama Caves, Moves Away From China After Pressure From Trump

"Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino announced Sunday that the strategically vital nation will not would not renew its agreement with China’s Belt and Road Initiative after a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. President Donald Trump has long accused Panama of violating the terms of former President Carter’s treaty due to unfair canal fees and the nation’s growing relationship with China.

After meeting with Rubio in Panama City, Mulino told reporters that the agreement is due for renewal in a year or two. The Panamanian president added that he will study “whether it can be finished earlier or not.”
The announcement provides a massive blow to China’s influence in the Western Hemisphere, as Panama will be the first Latin American nation to lead the Belt and Road Initiative. The ambitious Chinese project has long been aimed at reestablishing the Silk Road, a network of trading routes between the East and the West. Beijing builds infrastructure in nations that sign on, oftentimes giving the Chinese government control over the economies and national security interests of developing nations. Chinese businesses operate ports near the Panama Canal, while Panama was the first Latin American nation to join the Belt and Road Initiative." TP

Russia’s Belgorod region bordering came under multiple drone attacks

 

"Two civilians were killed after Russia’s Belgorod region bordering Ukraine came under multiple Ukrainian drone attacks, Regional Governor Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said." AJ

Tough-Talking Mexican President Sheinbaum Threatens Retaliatory Tariffs, Offers No Details

"Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, who’s in a major snit over the 25 percent tariffs the

president announced over the weekend.
She’s vowing retaliation, although she’s not giving any specifics: Sheinbaum posted a long statement to X Sunday and insisted her government wanted dialogue instead of a trade war. I bet she does, because a tariff battle would hurt them much more than it would hurt the U.S." RS

Israeli military sets off massive explosions, destroying buildings in Jenin

"The Israeli military blew up at least 20 buildings in the West Bank city of Jenin on Sunday,

staging controlled demolitions that thundered across the region, where troops have been battling local militants in an operation dubbed Iron Wall.
Israel Defense Forces said it had “dismantled” 23 structures after scanning “hundreds” of buildings for weapons, explosives labs and other “terrorist infrastructure.” WP