The Sudanese Armed Forces announced that they have destroyed a huge stockpile of weapons and explosives near the capital, Khartoum. The operation, carried out at the Wadi Seidna military base, involved dismantling and eliminating more than 4,500 landmines, artillery shells, and other dangerous munitions.

Military officials said the move was part of ongoing efforts to secure the area and prevent armed groups from using leftover weapon stockpiles to destabilize the country. The destroyed materials included both anti-tank and anti-personnel mines, as well as a variety of heavy ammunition, much of which had been collected from previous battle zones.

The army emphasized that the destruction was carefully supervised to ensure public safety, noting that unmonitored stockpiles of explosives pose a major risk to civilians. According to the military command, clearing these weapons is a critical step toward reducing threats in the wider Khartoum area, which has seen heavy clashes over the past year.

Officials highlighted that similar operations will continue across the country to locate and neutralize hidden weapons depots, stressing that this initiative is essential in restoring security and building confidence among local communities.

At least 25 civilians were killed in what has been described as the deadliest air attack ever carried out in Karenni State, after Myanmar’s junta launched strikes on a community in Hpasawng Township on Sunday.

The bombardment targeted areas near Mawchi town, a major tin mining hub, and left homes and public spaces destroyed. Local authorities confirmed that five children were among those killed. The Karenni Interim Executive Council reported that 23 bodies had been recovered, including six women and two girls, with the death toll expected to rise as rescue efforts continue.

Witnesses described scenes of devastation, with several families wiped out and survivors struggling to retrieve bodies from the rubble. Emergency teams faced challenges due to the continued presence of junta aircraft in the skies, which sparked fears of renewed attacks.

The strikes marked a significant escalation in military violence in Karenni State, where resistance groups have maintained strong opposition against the junta since the 2021 coup. For years, the region has been one of the epicenters of armed resistance, with local forces controlling large swathes of territory.

Rights groups condemned the assault, calling it a deliberate attack on civilians. Community leaders in the state labeled it a “massacre,” insisting that no military targets were present in the area struck by the air force.

The attack adds to a growing list of atrocities carried out by the junta across the country as it faces mounting pressure from both armed resistance groups and international condemnation. Karenni leaders have vowed that such violence will only strengthen their resolve to resist military rule.

Tens of thousands of people filled the streets of Tel Aviv on Sunday night, staging one of the biggest demonstrations since the Gaza conflict began in October 2023. The protest came just hours after a nationwide strike, as Israelis increased pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to call off the war and reach a deal to free hostages still held in Gaza.

Crowds marched toward Hostage Square, a focal point of public dissent since the war started, holding banners and chanting slogans such as *“Stop the war now!”* and *“Bring them all home!”*. The square has long served as the central gathering spot for relatives of hostages and anti-war campaigners.

The strike earlier in the day disrupted businesses, transportation, and some public services, showing the growing frustration with the government’s refusal to end the conflict. Many shops in Tel Aviv and other cities shut their doors in solidarity, while several local councils joined calls for a ceasefire.

At the rally, families of hostages spoke to the crowd, urging the government to accept a deal that would bring their loved ones back alive. Some relatives accused Netanyahu of prioritizing political survival over the lives of those still in captivity. Protest organizers argued that prolonging the war only deepens suffering for both Israelis and Palestinians.

The protest was largely peaceful, though heavily policed, with officers blocking off key roads around the city to manage the flow of demonstrators. Organizers claimed attendance reached into the tens of thousands, making it among the largest turnouts since the early stages of the conflict.

Government officials have so far resisted mounting public pressure, insisting that military operations must continue until Hamas is defeated. Netanyahu has repeatedly rejected calls for an immediate ceasefire, saying Israel’s security depends on ensuring Hamas cannot regroup or launch future attacks.

Still, the weekend’s strike and mass protest signaled a shift in public mood, with more Israelis demanding that leaders put an end to a war that has dragged on for nearly two years. Many demonstrators vowed to continue protesting until the government changes course.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Washington, D.C. for crucial negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump, joined by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and several European heads of state. The high-level talks are aimed at defining the framework of a possible peace agreement with Russia.

The meeting follows the recent Trump–Putin summit in Alaska, which, while failing to secure an immediate ceasefire, produced pledges of stronger security guarantees for Ukraine. However, Trump has made it clear that Ukraine’s claim to Crimea and its aspirations for NATO membership will not be considered as part of the deal.

In Washington, Trump is expected to hold a one-on-one discussion with Zelensky before broader talks with von der Leyen, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, and leaders from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, and Finland.

This visit marks Zelensky’s first return to Washington since a tense February meeting with Trump and Vice President JD Vance, which had strained relations. Ahead of the talks, Zelensky voiced cautious optimism, emphasizing the shared determination among allies to bring the war to a swift and lasting conclusion.