**Kyiv Faces Hypersonic Assault as Russia Intensifies Campaign**
Russia has escalated its offensive against Ukraine, launching a hypersonic missile attack that damaged dozens of civilian installations and left thousands without electricity. The Russian Ministry of Defense stated these strikes targeted Ukrainian military and energy infrastructure, framed as retaliation for recent Ukrainian attacks on civilian areas within Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the widespread damage to civilian sites and the extensive power outages.
**International Briefs & Regional Updates:**
* **Bondi Beach Shooting:** British media reported a shooting incident at Australia’s iconic Bondi Beach, resulting in 12 individuals being injured and subsequently hospitalized.
* **UN Condemns Peace Mission Attack:** UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned an attack on a peace mission, cautioning that unjustified assaults could be classified as war crimes. Violators, he noted, could face up to eight years in prison and fines of approximately $12,500 (226,000 pesos).
* **Trump’s Ceasefire Announcements Meet Resistance:** Despite US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new ceasefire agreement, fighting has reportedly continued in certain regions. Separately, hours after Trump’s announcement, Thailand declared it would not observe a truce with Cambodia. Earlier, President Trump also vowed retaliation for US military casualties in Syria, promising a robust response to any future attacks on American forces.
* **Syria Patrol Ambush:** A firing incident occurred during a joint patrol by Syrian and US forces in the city of Tadmur (Palmyra), Syria.
* **English Channel Migration Halt:** For 28 consecutive days, no migrants have successfully crossed the English Channel from France into the United Kingdom by sea, according to reports.
* **Israel-Palestine Developments:** The Israeli military claimed to have eliminated Hamas commander Raed Saad in a drone strike. Concurrently, Israel has officially legalized 19 additional Jewish settlements in the West Bank.
* **Gaza Hit by Storm Byron:** Storm Byron wreaked havoc in Gaza, bringing heavy rains, strong winds, and leading to the collapse of fragile structures. The storm caused the deaths of at least 14 Palestinians, including several children.
* **Canadian Truck Group Clash:** In Brampton, Canada, a shooting between rival truck groups resulted in the arrest of three truck drivers of Indian origin. One suspect involved in the incident remains at large.
* **Child Protection Legislation:** Legislative amendments have been enacted to bolster the protection of children and youth against sexual exploitation, abuse, and other criminal offenses.
**Domestic & Cultural Snippets:**
* **Pakistan Political Allegations:** Rana Sanaullah stated that significant political decisions were being made under the influence of Faiz Hameed, General Bajwa, and the founder of the PTI party.
* **Tragedy for DIG Zeeshan Raza:** DIG Zeeshan Raza reported the recovery of his daughter’s body from Kahna and his wife’s body from Sheikhupura following a tragic incident.
* **Babar Azam’s Brief Innings:** In a recent cricket match, star batter Babar Azam was dismissed after facing only five balls and scoring just two runs.
* **Nida Dar’s Stolen Pet:** Cricketer Nida Dar reported that her dog was stolen from outside her residence by unidentified individuals.
* **John Cena’s Symbolic Gesture:** Wrestler John Cena made a symbolic gesture in the ring, placing his shoes, armband, and wristbands, a move often associated with significant career milestones or farewells.
* **PFF Appoints Fatima Sharif Naghabi:** The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) announced the appointment of Fatima Sharif Naghabi, commending her extensive international experience and robust technical expertise.
* **Murders Under Investigation:** In a disturbing incident, a woman reportedly attacked a man with a sharp weapon during an altercation, leading to the man’s enraged retaliation, strangling her to death. The grieving family has expressed strong protests over the brutal killing. Separately, Hurriyat leader Abdul Hameed Lone strongly condemned the brutal murder of Khalid Butt.
