Russia operates a covert air fleet circumventing Western sanctions to supply forces in Africa's Sahel, posing complex geopolitical and economic challenges.
The US introduces a permanent visa bond of up to $20,000 for citizens of 50 countries to reduce visa overstays, excluding Russia, following a successful pilot phase.
Spain confronts a massive migrant influx in Ceuta, triggering military deployment and Italy’s suspension of Schengen border-free travel with Spain.
Ukraine urges a UN Security Council meeting as Russian attacks on Black Sea trade vessels threaten global food security and disrupt critical maritime routes.
The United Nations faces a funding crisis as delayed payments from the US and China threaten its operations, prompting urgent budget cuts and raising concerns about global governance stability.
UN peacekeeping personnel have dropped to a 25-year low due to geopolitical tensions and funding shortfalls, threatening the future of multilateral conflict resolution, SIPRI warns.
Attacks by rebel groups in DR Congo's Ituri province killed 69 people, reflecting ongoing ethnic conflicts and instability affecting regional economic and security dynamics.
Pope Leo XIV criticized global exploitation and war profiteering during his African visit, urging leaders to choose diplomacy and peace over military action.