The war in Ukraine continues, with Russian forces launching a series of attacks on the eastern Donbas region. Ukrainian officials reported heavy fighting around the cities of Bakhmut and Avdiivka, with both sides claiming gains. The Ukrainian military has also reported that it has destroyed a Russian ammunition depot in the Luhansk region.
Iran has launched a series of drone attacks on Kurdish-controlled areas in northern Iraq, targeting facilities belonging to the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK). The attacks have been condemned by the Iraqi government, which has called for an end to the violence.
The United States has announced new sanctions against Russia, targeting individuals and entities involved in the war in Ukraine. The sanctions are aimed at further isolating Russia from the global economy.
The World Bank has warned that the global economy is facing a significant slowdown, with the risk of a recession increasing. The bank cited the war in Ukraine, rising inflation, and supply chain disruptions as major factors contributing to the slowdown.
A major earthquake has struck Turkey and Syria, killing thousands of people and causing widespread damage. Rescue efforts are underway, but the situation remains dire.