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Long-range attacks killed five people in Russia and four in Ukraine, local officials said on Tuesday. A Ukrainian drone strike hit a Moscow region warehouse, while Russian missiles killed three people in Sumy and one in Mykolaiv. The rising toll of civilians shows the conflict continues to get worse.
Pakistan invited top Iranian officials for talks to help end the war with the United States. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar sent the invite on Monday as mediation efforts restarted. While Iran denies direct talks with the US, Pakistan remains the mediator. Many hope this move helps keep diplomacy alive today.
Virginia voters head to the polls Tuesday for the first primary since a redistricting battle. The state Supreme Court ruled the initial map unconstitutional, forcing candidates into new races. Democrats still hope to flip seats, while Representative Rob Wittman faces a tough re-election fight in his redrawn district today.
At the Aids 2026 conference in Rio de Janeiro, a US official showed a map of Africa with mislabelled countries. This error highlighted a lack of care as donor funding fell 25% in 2025. Many HIV service sites closed, and experts worry that reduced support puts millions of lives at risk.
Federal authorities warned last Thursday that malicious cyber actors targeted water facilities in seven US states. Minnesota faced the most trouble, with 30 systems hit by attacks. CISA said, “These threat actors are targeting water entities of all sizes.” Officials suspect Iran, though the FBI has not confirmed the culprit.
Turkey on Tuesday called on Russia and Ukraine to ensure Black Sea safety after a drone attack hit a Turkish-owned vessel near Novorossiysk. The strike seriously injured three crew members. Ankara said it was seriously concerned about the targeting of civilian vessels and is now closely following its citizens’ condition.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul called for a "calibrated re-engagement" with Myanmar on Tuesday. He spoke at the ASEAN headquarters in Jakarta ahead of his meeting with junta chief Min Aung Hlaing this week. This move shows how many regional leaders want to use new talks to help solve the crisis.
New York City lawmakers plan to present 17 proposals on Tuesday to improve e-bike safety after fatal crashes. The City Council will consider bills to regulate speed, require commercial licenses, and increase penalties. Council speaker Julie Menin said, "We must also examine what additional legislative solutions are needed to keep New Yorkers safe."
Ronald S. Lauder has not given a single dollar this year to Republicans in his home state, and his super PAC has gone idle. The billionaire cosmetics heir recently told associates that his adult children stepped in to reduce his spending after his stake in Estée Lauder lost significant value.
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee has become a major spender in American elections, with costs rising from $29.3 million to $67.2 million. The group now focuses on congressional races, often using ads about the economy or abortion to support candidates. Today, they face a big test in Michigan.
Voters in Kansas, Missouri, Virginia, Michigan, and Washington headed to the polls Tuesday for key midterm primaries. These contests help shape the battle for control of the US Congress. Many races also test Donald Trump’s influence over the Republican Party as voters choose candidates to compete in the November elections.
Hungary came within millimetres of shutting down its Paks Power Plant overnight as Danube water levels fell. Prime Minister Péter Magyar said, “Around 1:30 a.m. we were a few millimetres away from completely shutting down the Paks Power Plant.” The plant now operates at reduced capacity to stay safe.