In a blunt interview from his Gorki residence, Dmitry Medvedev addressed the "extremely dangerous" international climate. While praising renewed contacts with Washington via Trump-linked envoys, he dismissed Western "horror stories" regarding Greenland and warned that the risk of escalation remains at an all-time high.

A "diplomatic thaw" between Washington and Tehran has sent oil prices sliding, while the nomination of inflation-hawk Kevin Warsh to lead the Fed has triggered a massive sell-off in gold and silver, reshaping global investor strategy for 2026.

While official alerts list 380 missing, NGO Mediterranea Saving Humans warns the true toll could reach 1,000 after entire convoys vanished during the "medicane" Cyclone Harry. With waves exceeding 20 feet, this is emerging as the deadliest migration disaster of the year.

The ICC has issued a stern warning to the Pakistan Cricket Board, stating that "selective participation" in the T20 World Cup 2026 undermines the spirit of global cricket and could lead to lasting repercussions for the sport in Pakistan.

In a major diplomatic move, the Pakistani government has cleared the national team to play in the 2026 T20 World Cup but strictly barred them from competing against India as a protest over Bangladesh's exclusion.