Zelensky says he thinks Russia could have attacked Poland to ensure Ukraine does not get new air defences ahead of winter.

Sudan: Save the Children reports 13 million of 17 million school-age children are out of school since April 2023 due to war and displacement.

NEW: U.S. lifts sanctions on Belarusian airline Belavia.

Belarusian President Lukashenko:

If Trump insists he's ready to take all freed prisoners, let's try to make a deal.

Lukashenko met in Minsk with U.S. Special Envoy Deputy for Ukraine John Cole.

The meeting lasted about 5 hours.

Taliban Mi-17 helicopter crashed near Chaghcharan shortly after takeoff while carrying Mines Minister Shahabuddin Delawar, the Ghor Governor, and other officials.

The Taliban said the crash was caused by technical failure, all passengers reportedly survived.

Sanctions were likely lifted in exchange for the release of 52 Belarusian political prisoners.

The U.S. also plans to reopen its embassy in Minsk.

Trump also gave Lukashenko cufflinks featuring the White House.

The EU Commission invites Türkiye and South Korea to join the EU’s SAFE program, which provides €150 billion in long-term loans to boost Europe’s defense industry.

Full participation requires approval from all EU member states, with Greece and Cyprus among those opposing the move.

Belarusian President Lukashenko:

Our main task is to stand with Trump and help him with his mission to establish peace.

Russian Foreign Ministry:

"There is no evidence of an attack by Russian drones near Poland."

Nigeria: IS-Sahel ambush in Zamfara killed 3 soldiers, while 6 militants were neutralized.

Trump sent Lukashenko a letter for his birthday.

During the protests in Nepal, ministers were evacuated using ropes lowered from helicopters.

Qatar says its security and defence partnership with US is ‘stronger than ever and continues to grow’.

Mali: JNIM claimed an IED attack on a Malian army convoy escorted by Africa Corps near Kidal’s Aguelhok valley.

The group said many soldiers were killed or wounded and a military truck destroyed.

Sweden announces €7.3 billion in military aid to Ukraine for 2026-2027.

Source: AFP

Sudan: Army claims to have recaptured Bara city in North Kordofan from RSF.

BREAKING: Utah officials say that they have good video footage of Charlie Kirk's shooter.

BREAKING: FBI:

We have recovered what we believe to be the weapon used in shooting.

The weapon will be analyzed.

NEW: A Su-27 of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine crashed while performing a combat mission in the Zaporizhzhia direction, the pilot died.