US-Israel war against Iran escalates into sixth day, with new attacks and rising international tensions
The war between the United States and Israel against Iran has entered its sixth day, with new missile attacks from Iran towards Israel, Israeli bombings in Lebanon and an escalation of military operations in the region, while a US submarine sank an Iranian warship near Sri Lanka.
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared they were achieving "historic victories" as the US considered support for Kurdish forces and faced criticism over a deadly attack on a school in Iran.
The conflict is having wider regional and international repercussions, with tensions in Turkey, Spain and the Persian Gulf, damage to ships in the Strait of Hormuz and numerous attempts by states to evacuate their citizens from the Middle East.
Sánchez doubles down on stance after Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez rejected Donald Trump's threat to cut off trade, stressing that Spain will not support attacks on Iran and summing up his position with the words "No to war".
Sánchez warned that the escalation in the Middle East is like "Russian roulette with the fate of millions of people," compared the situation to the invasion of Iraq in 2003, and said that you cannot respond to one illegality with another.
The Spanish government denied any change in position despite claims from the White House, while the European Union came to Spain's defense, emphasizing that any threat to one member state is a threat to the entire union.
South Sudan risks returning to full-blown civil war as violence escalates
South Sudan is facing an escalation of violence between forces loyal to President Salva Kiir and opposition groups linked to Riek Machar, risking a return to full-blown civil war.
At least 169 people were killed in an attack near the border with Sudan, while clashes in Jonglei state have displaced around 280,000 people and forced organizations like Doctors Without Borders to suspend operations.
Machar's prosecution and house arrest have deepened political tensions, with the UN warning that the 2018 peace deal is in serious jeopardy.
Cuba power outage leaves millions without electricity due to US oil blockade
A massive power outage hit the western half of Cuba, leaving millions of people without electricity due to problems at a power plant and a decrepit electrical grid.
The energy crisis has been exacerbated by oil shortages, as supplies from Venezuela were cut off and the United States threatened tariffs on countries that sell oil to Cuba.
The government is struggling to restore power and has imposed strict austerity measures, while citizens face a lack of transportation, fuel, and frequent service interruptions.
