Mexican drug cartels are now operating methamphetamine laboratories in Nigeria, leveraging West Africa's less scrutinised borders for a new supply route into international markets. This expansion reflects a calculated move to diversify production and distribution away from traditional routes, exploiting local vulnerabilities and infrastructure for illicit drug manufacturing and export.
Ukrainian forces conducted missile attacks on Saturday against two railway ferries in the occupied Kerch Strait, Crimea, disrupting transportation links. Separately, an oil terminal in Kavkaz, Krasnodar Krai, was also targeted. These actions represent a continued effort to degrade Russian logistics and supply lines supporting the occupation of Crimea.
A factory fire in Wenzhou, China, has resulted in at least twenty-eight fatalities. State media reported the casualties following an inferno in the city known for its extensive shoe manufacturing.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has indicated he intends to maintain communication with former US President Donald Trump following their recent interaction at a NATO leaders' summit in Turkey. Starmer confirmed Trump extended well wishes to him during their meeting.
