IAEA chief Rafael Grossi has warned that current global instability and conflicts could trigger a new international nuclear arms race. In an interview with The Telegraph, he suggested that the prevailing situation might lead to as many as twenty countries seeking to develop nuclear weapons.
The chief of the UN Development Programme, Alexander De Croo, warns that over 30 million people are falling back into extreme poverty due to the conflict involving Israel, the United States, and Iran. The statement emphasizes the severe humanitarian and economic consequences resulting from the ongoing war.
Hungary and Slovakia have resumed receiving Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline following the completion of months of repairs. Deliveries began flowing through the Ukrainian section of the pipeline on Wednesday.
The conflict in Iran has caused condom prices to rise in China due to raw material shortages, according to manufacturer Karex. This price hike follows previous increases aimed at boosting population growth, leading some residents to begin hoarding supplies.
Right-wing political groups, including Mona Keijzer and JA21, have submitted a bill to stop Dutch municipalities from prioritizing status holders for social housing. This initiative aims to reinstate a policy previously proposed by Keijzer but recently withdrawn by the current Housing Minister.
Former Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi was targeted in a liquid attack following a meeting with politicians in Berlin. Although his suit was stained with a red substance, Pahlavi remained unharmed and the suspect was subsequently apprehended.