Current World News: Key Updates and Developments

This summary covers the latest world news updates: Poland urging an end to welfare benefits for Ukrainian men in Europe, a boat accident in Nigeria, threats from Russia amid Ukraine war strategies, North Korean military aid to Russia, violence in Mexico’s Sinaloa state, a gas tanker explosion in Haiti, U.S.'s war strategy discussions with Zelenskiy, and the G7 condemning Iran's missile exports to Russia.

In a recent meeting in Kyiv, Poland's foreign minister called for European governments to end welfare benefits for Ukrainian men of military age, aiming to bolster Ukraine's military ranks. He emphasized that stopping social benefits would also ease financial burdens on Western European states.

Tragedy struck in Zamfara State, Nigeria, as a wooden boat carrying 70 farmers capsized on a river, leaving 64 feared dead. Authorities mobilized swiftly, rescuing six survivors after three hours.

Russia has issued warnings to the West and Ukraine as discussions on allowing long-range strikes into Russian territory continue. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated that his victory plan relies heavily on Washington's decision on this matter.

Ukraine's military intelligence chief has expressed concerns over North Korea's increasing military support to Russia, citing it as a significant battlefield problem for Ukrainian forces.

Mexico's Sinaloa state has witnessed a surge in violence with 19 homicides recorded within five days, raising fears of intra-cartel conflict.

A devastating gas tanker explosion in Haiti's southern peninsula killed at least 16 people and left 40 survivors with severe burns. Emergency teams are working relentlessly to save lives.

U.S. President Joe Biden plans to discuss Ukraine's war strategy with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy while preparing a substantial new aid package this month.

The UK is facing calls to allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles inside Russian territory. This comes from five former Conservative defence secretaries and ex-PM Boris Johnson.

G7 foreign ministers have strongly condemned Iran's export of ballistic missiles to Russia, highlighting the deepening military cooperation between the two nations.

As NATO allies deliberate on approving long-range missile usage, a senior NATO official justified Ukraine's potential strikes deeper into Russia on military grounds.

(With inputs from agencies.)