Summary
The US launched retaliatory strikes against Iran following the shootdown of an Apache helicopter, putting regional ceasefire hopes at risk. Meanwhile, Ukraine and Moldova are moving into a formal new phase of joining the European Union.
Key Stories
US launches self defense strikes against Iran — The US military carried out strikes in response to an Apache helicopter being shot down earlier this week, causing stock futures to dip as tensions rise.
EU opens accession negotiations for Ukraine and Moldova — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the first cluster for membership is opening, marking a major milestone for both countries.
Adobe and Google Cloud deepen AI partnership — The two tech giants are expanding their collaboration to bring more advanced creative AI tools to users through Google Cloud infrastructure.
Ukrainian drones strike museum in Crimea — A historic museum in Sevastopol was hit during a drone attack, leading local Russian authorities to scale back train schedules due to the strikes.
Environmental protests hit Kushner resort plans in Albania — Activists are using flamingo imagery to protest a luxury resort project by Jared Kushner that critics say threatens local ecosystems.