A high-ranking Russian general was shot and wounded in Moscow, while in other international developments, talks between the US and Iran are set to continue, and Gazans returning through the Rafah crossing described security checks by a Palestinian militia. Additionally, Japan is preparing for a snap election, and anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis have led to arrests.
Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alexeyev, 64, was shot multiple times in a residential area on the outskirts of Moscow and taken to the hospital in serious condition, according to BBC World. Alexeyev is the number two figure in Russia's GRU military intelligence. The attacker fled the scene, and no one has claimed responsibility, though senior Russian officials immediately blamed Ukraine, BBC World reported.
In the Middle East, discussions between the US and Iran are expected to continue after a "good beginning" in talks held in Oman, according to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, as reported by BBC World. The talks, described as "exclusively nuclear," will see negotiators return to their respective capitals for consultations. US officials also indicated they wanted to discuss Iran's ballistic missiles and support for regional armed groups.
Meanwhile, Gazans returning through the Rafah crossing with Egypt described security checks by a local Palestinian militia, according to BBC World. Lamia Rabia, who was traveling with her children, stated that they were escorted by Israeli forces to a checkpoint where members of the Abu Shabab militia searched them and their belongings. Delays and security restrictions limited the number of returning Gazans to only 12 on Monday.
In Japan, the country is heading to the polls again for a snap election on Sunday, as reported by BBC World. Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister, is betting on her personal popularity to secure a clear public mandate for the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). This is a political gamble, similar to one made by her predecessor, Shigeru Ishiba, who lost badly.
In Minneapolis, anti-ICE protesters demonstrated outside a hotel near the University of Minnesota, leading to police declaring an unlawful assembly and arresting at least 12 people, according to Fox News. Legal experts say the unrest does not cross the line into a constitutional breakdown or justify the use of federal emergency powers.
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