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Francesca Albanese, a UN special rapporteur, criticized the West's loss of credibility for allowing Israel unchecked actions, responding to French President Macron's warning that abandoning Gaza undermines global credibility. Albanese stated that the West has sacrificed its credibility by granting Israel free passes for decades, advocating for sanctions against Israel and protection for occupied Palestinian territories. Macron emphasized the need for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza, while Amnesty International's Agnes Callamard echoed that...

In today's FirstFT Asia newsletter, key highlights include Ukraine's significant drone attack on four Russian airfields, potentially impacting Russia's global military capabilities. Additionally, China's BYD plans to introduce a low-cost battery-powered kei car in Japan, challenging Toyota's dominance. Other noteworthy stories cover Poland's presidential election results favoring nationalist opposition, U.S. Treasury assurances against debt default, and the promising investment landscape in India's tech sector. Full Article

FBI calls Colorado incident a 'terror attack'The FBI has classified the recent attack in Boulder, Colorado, as a targeted terror attack, with officials confirming that agents and local law enforcement are actively investigating the incident. FBI chief Kash Patel and Dan Bongino emphasized their commitment to a thorough investigation, urging the public to provide any tips related to the attack. Bongino warned that those who aided or abetted the attack would be pursued, underscoring the...

SummaryJohn Schofield, a 74-year-old man, was rescued after being knocked out by unexpected waves while fishing at Ōtaki Beach. A nearby woman and a kite surfer found him face-down in the water and assisted in his rescue. Schofield was flown to the hospital in serious condition but is now recovering at home, although he remains quite tired and zoned-out, according to one of his daughters. Full Article

Sundowns vs. Pyramids Match SummarySundowns, the 2016 champions, faced pressure after Pyramids' Walid El Karti scored a stoppage-time equaliser in their tie. Despite Sundowns' early intent, they struggled with misplaced passes and lacked attacking fluency, allowing Pyramids' Mayele to score the opener after a defensive error. Although Sundowns rallied with a late goal from Rayners, they failed to equalize, and Pyramids' goalkeeper El Shenawy made crucial saves to secure the win. Full Article

Summary Russia's defense ministry acknowledged that Ukrainian drone strikes targeted five airbases, resulting in damage to aircraft, with Kyiv accused of launching the attacks from near airfields in Murmansk and Irkutsk. Ukraine claims to have destroyed approximately 40 Russian military planes. Analysts suggest these strikes may be an attempt to pressure Moscow ahead of peace talks in Istanbul, although there is skepticism regarding the potential for any meaningful breakthrough in negotiations. Full Article