At least 73 people, including 17 children, were killed in a bus crash in Afghanistan’s Herat province. Most victims were Afghans deported from Iran, underscoring the country’s deepening migration crisis.
Ukrainian saboteurs reportedly struck a fuel train in Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia, killing all on board. The rare covert operation highlights Kyiv’s reach deep inside enemy territory.
Trump says preparations are underway for a Putin-Zelensky meeting within two weeks, while European leaders voice doubts about Russia’s sincerity and emphasize Ukraine’s sovereignty.
Germany’s Merz says Putin and Zelenskyy will meet within two weeks after Trump’s call, as Europe pushes for a ceasefire and U.S. help with security guarantees for Ukraine.
China and India vowed to treat each other as partners, not threats, during foreign ministers’ talks in New Delhi, signaling a cautious reset in relations ahead of Modi’s visit to China.