In a bold operation, Nigerian troops rescued 13 hostages from an extremist group in Kaduna state, successfully overwhelming the kidnappers. The freed hostages have been reunited with their families after medical assessments, adding another significant chapter to the ongoing struggle against kidnappings in northern Nigeria.
Meanwhile, the G7 foreign ministers gathered in Rome to strongly condemn Iran's missile exports to Russia, urging a halt to support for the war in Ukraine. This united stance underscores the global security concerns involving these ballistic weapons, as Italy, along with other G7 members, commits to holding Iran accountable.
Moving to North Africa, in Tunisia’s Kerkennah, fisherwoman Sara Souissi is at the forefront of combating gender inequality and climate change in the fishing industry. Despite significant challenges, her efforts highlight the crucial role of women and the urgent need for sustainable practices amid environmental threats.
Back in the United States, over 30,000 Boeing workers in Seattle and Portland have started a strike over wages and pensions, signaling major disruptions for the aerospace giant. As federal mediators prepare to step in, the financial strain continues to mount on Boeing amidst these labor disputes.
Across the pond in the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure from former officials to supply Ukraine with long-range missiles to defend against Russian attacks. As Ukrainian civilian casualties rise, calls for decisive action grow louder despite no consensus from recent discussions with President
Joe Biden.
Lastly, in Venezuela, authorities have arrested six foreigners accused of a CIA-led plot to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro. This development comes on the heels of fresh US sanctions against Maduro's allies, escalating tensions between the two nations as the US denies any involvement, advocating instead for a democratic solution.