Ben Chu has been looking at what’s happened to marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a key trade passage.

A court in Ulan-Ude has fined Anton Saikhiev, who was convicted in a case related to alleged links with the Azov Brigade, 30,000 rubles under a charge of "discrediting" the Russian army.

The Persian Gulf countries could significantly strengthen their protection against Iranian Shahed drones by drawing on Ukraine’s experience in building a comprehensive counter-UAV system that includes early warning, electronic warfare, and various interception tools.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is aware that Croatia proposed supplying oil to Hungary, but the Hungarian government declined the proposal.

A host of deals, including one to supply India with uranium, is unveiled as Mark Carney meets Narendra Modi in Delhi.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that when the Druzhba oil pipeline was restored after its first damage, Ukrainian citizens were injured, yet there were no calls from Hungary or Slovakia urging Russia not to strike the pipeline.

Russia will not be able to provide substantial assistance to Iran because all of its combat-capable forces are engaged in the war against Ukraine.

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has banned Ukraine’s national team from wearing sports uniforms with a political design at the 2026 Winter Paralympics.

President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine is aware of Russia’s plans, where they intend to advance and what they aim to seize, but, according to him, the enemy lacks the forces to accomplish these tasks.

Lebanese officials say 52 people were killed by Israeli strikes, while there are no reports of casualties in Israel.