Top Stories
- Vladimir Putin wins fifth term as Russia’s president with a landslide victory
- Israeli delegation to hold talks in Qatar about Gaza truce and hostage release
- North Korea launches ballistic missiles towards East Sea
Russia
Vladimir Putin is set to assume a fifth term as Russia’s president after claiming a landslide victory in the presidential elections. With over 80 per cent of the votes counted, Putin leads with an estimated 87.15 per cent of total votes. The voter turnout exceeded 74 per cent.
Israel-Qatar Relations
An Israeli delegation, led by Mossad Director David Barnea, is expected to travel to Doha for talks on a temporary truce in Gaza and the release of hostages.
North Korea
North Korea launched ballistic missiles towards the East Sea for the first time in two months, according to the South Korean military.
Additional News
- European Union announces €7.4 billion aid package for Egypt