Sudan Drone Strike Kills Civilians; Iran Rejects Missile Talks

A drone attack in central Sudan killed at least 24 people, including eight children, according to a doctors group, as reported on Saturday. The attack targeted a vehicle carrying displaced families, highlighting the ongoing violence in the region.

The Sudan Doctors Network reported that the victims included eight children, with two infants among the dead. The attack occurred in a region experiencing ongoing conflict, as reported by The Guardian. The United Nations also stated that the paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), hit an aid convoy in the state on Friday.

In other news, Canada and France are opening diplomatic consulates in Greenland's capital, Nuuk, to show support for their NATO ally Denmark and the Arctic island. This move comes after the United States made efforts to secure control of the semi-autonomous Danish territory, as reported by The Guardian. The opening of the consulates is seen as a response to the US's previous interest in the region.

Meanwhile, in New Zealand's capital, Wellington, an environmental disaster has unfolded as millions of liters of untreated sewage have flowed into the sea due to a wastewater treatment plant failure. Local authorities have advised residents not to enter the water, collect seafood, or walk their dogs on local beaches, according to The Guardian.

In Nigeria, armed groups have killed more than 200 people in recent attacks, but all Christian worshippers abducted from churches last month have been released. The security situation in Nigeria is under scrutiny, with discussions ongoing about whether the situation is worsening or if progress is being made, as reported by Al Jazeera.

Finally, Iran has stated that its missile program is "non-negotiable" in talks with the United States. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Al Jazeera on Saturday that Tehran would target US military bases in the Middle East if the US attacks Iranian territory. He also expressed hope that talks with the United States would resume soon.