Global oil infrastructure faced disruption as drone attacks damaged Saudi Arabia's pipeline while Houthis escalated attacks, prompting ceasefire discussions in Ukraine and energy policy shifts. AI stock prices fell worldwide after executives warned of overly rapid development, while regulatory changes in the EU, US, and elsewhere reshaped environmental and digital policies.
An Israeli publisher calls on the international literary community to support a statement condemning Israel's military operations in Gaza and demanding a ceasefire. The letter critiques Israeli society's consensus on war, arguing that citizens have abdicated moral responsibility by blaming leadership rather than demanding accountability for alleged war crimes.