What is known about the Flydubai flight incident

 A Flydubai flight traveling between the United Arab Emirates and Israel landed in Saudi Arabia after issuing an alert regarding a possible hijacking.

Russia pounds Kiev with ballistic missiles and drones

 Fires have broken out across several districts of the Ukrainian capital as Russia launched another mass strike on Kiev and the surrounding region.

US congresswoman urges Senate to pass Israel accountability resolution

 US Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib has expressed her support for Senator Chris Van Hollen’s resolution demanding accountability for nine Americans killed in the occupied West Bank.

Trump calls Kim Jong Un his friend, when asked why North Korea can have nuclear bomb

 US President Donald Trump has called North Korean leader Kim Jong Un his friend in response to a question why North Korea can have a nuclear weapon, while Iran cannot.

Trump steps up pressure on Iran, but high oil prices and resilience persist

 US President Donald Trump missed an opportunity to steer the conflict with Iran toward de-escalation by rejecting Tehran’s offer last week, Bloomberg reports, warning that the conflict could drag on as neither side appears willing to compromise.

"Very difficult weeks and months lie ahead," said Polish Prime Minister Tusk

 The Polish Prime Minister stated that Russian operations near the border, targeting border crossings and logistical facilities, have become a constant pattern.