Global Headlines: Power Shifts and Conflict Updates
The summary highlights key global events: Algeria's election results, pro-Putin victories in Russia, Orban's cabinet reshuffle in Hungary, attacks on Russian fuel depots by Ukraine, a Jordanian gunman incident in Israel, Amazon river challenges, U.S. House Republican criticism of Biden, Russian advances in Ukraine, an Israeli strike in Gaza, and Venezuela's opposition leader seeking asylum in Spain.
Following is a summary of current world news briefs.
Algerian authorities declared President Abdulmadjid Tebboune the overwhelming winner of Saturday's election, though rivals have alleged irregularities. Tebboune secured 95% of the vote.
Supporters of President Vladimir Putin are set to win gubernatorial races across Russia, even in war-affected regions. Votes were cast over three days, with Kremlin-backed candidates expected to dominate.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced a new ministry to handle the economy and state finances, alongside the nomination of a new central bank governor, as Hungary struggles with high inflation.
Ukraine has attacked a fuel depot in Russia's Belgorod region, causing fires, amid continuing accusations of cross-border strikes.
A Jordanian gunman killed three Israelis at a border crossing before being shot dead. This marks the first such attack since October 7.
Dwindling water levels in the Amazon rivers pose severe challenges for locals, impacting navigation and water quality.
U.S. House Republicans blast President Biden's administration over the chaotic Afghan withdrawal, citing failures in evacuation and communication.
Russian forces claimed control of the Ukrainian town as part of an advance on Pokrovsk, with larger goals in the Donbas region.
An Israeli strike killed senior Gaza Civil Emergency Service official Mohammad Morsi. The strike is part of ongoing hostilities between Israel and Gaza.
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez arrived in Spain seeking asylum after challenging President Maduro's election victory.
(With inputs from agencies.)