Israel Reenters Gaza, Positive Signs in Ukraine Ceasefire Talks and Emergency Declaration in Nigeria’s Rivers State

Andrew Sheves Good morning.

🇵🇸 Israeli Troops Reenter Gaza

Israel initiated a limited ground operation in Gaza, re-establishing control of the Netzarim Corridor to create a buffer between northern and southern regions. Defense Minister Katz issued a “final warning” that Gaza residents would face evacuation from battle zones unless Hamas releases the remaining 59 hostages. This marks the first ground incursion since a six-week ceasefire lapsed earlier this month. More - Bloomberg

🇺🇦 Positive Trump-Zelenskyy Call Advances Ukraine Ceasefire Deal

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy agreed to support a U.S. proposal to pause attacks on energy infrastructure after a “positive” hour-long call with President Trump, who suggested American ownership of Ukrainian power plants as protection. The diplomatic breakthrough follows Putin’s similar acceptance of the energy-targeting moratorium, though he rejected a full 30-day ceasefire. Meanwhile, Ukraine and Russia exchanged 372 prisoners in one of the largest swaps since the 2022 invasion. More - Al Jazeera

🇳🇬** State Of Emergency Declared in Nigeria’s Rivers State**

President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in oil-rich Rivers state, suspending Governor Fubara and all lawmakers for six months amid pipeline attacks and political turmoil. The Nigerian Bar Association condemned the move as “unconstitutional,” while opposition parties called it a “well-oiled plot” to forcefully take over the state. The suspension follows damage to the Trans-Niger Pipeline which generates approximately $14 million daily in oil revenue. More - BBC

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Asia News Summary

In Singapore, the economy is grappling with a major fraud case involving transactions worth US$390 million linked to US servers, as revealed by prosecutors [SOURCE - Malay Mail]. Meanwhile, Singapore’s shipping firm SingPost is investing S$30 million to enhance its eCommerce logistics hub, indicating a push towards strengthening its

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