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.
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. The United Nations also reported that the paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), hit an aid convoy in the state on Friday.
In other international news, Canada and France opened diplomatic consulates in Greenland's capital on Friday, demonstrating support for their NATO ally Denmark and the Arctic island. This move followed previous efforts by the United States to secure control of the semi-autonomous Danish territory.
Meanwhile, in Australia, residents in the Pilbara region were urged to take shelter as Tropical Cyclone Mitchell approached. Emergency warnings were issued, with wind gusts potentially reaching up to 170kmh. The cyclone was forecast to make landfall between Exmouth and Onslow on Sunday night, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
In Ukraine, Russian forces launched a large-scale overnight attack on Saturday, targeting the country's power grid. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the attack involved over 400 drones and about 40 missiles. Ukrainian Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal stated that two thermal power stations in the western regions were hit.
Finally, polls opened in Thailand on Sunday for a general election, with three main parties vying for power. Polling stations opened at 8 am local time and were scheduled to close at 5 pm.
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