Kazakhstan's Tokayev urges Putin to freeze Ukraine war
What's new: Tokayev pushed a return to the 2022 Istanbul framework in a rare public appeal made beside Putin in Omsk.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times
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Hamas picks Khalil al-Hayya to lead political bureau after Sinwar
What’s next: A political bureau meeting in Istanbul is expected within days to dissolve the current leadership council and start a restructuring.
Bloomberg, BBC News (World) +3
Somali World Cup referee denied US entry after 11-hour interview
Why it matters: Omar Artan was removed from FIFA's officiating roster because all referees must train and stay at a Miami base.