Armed conflicts and attacks
Russian invasion of Ukraine
United States and the Russian invasion of Ukraine
United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth orders the indefinite suspension of air defense and weapon shipments to Ukraine, including Patriot interceptors and other missiles and ammunition. (The New Voice of Ukraine)
Arts and culture
Succession of the 14th Dalai Lama
The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso confirms that after his death there will be a reincarnated successor. Chinese officials reject this statement and announce that the next Dalai Lama will have to be born in China and his appointment will have to be approved by the government. (BBC)