U.S. Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro highlighted a growing national security concern posed by drug cartels, noting that drug-related fatalities have surpassed U.S. military casualties in recent conflicts.
The Wall Street Journal reported that discussions in Miami focused on the timeline for elections in Ukraine and the potential for a land exchange with Russia, amid ongoing efforts to resolve the conflict.
Recent floods in South and Southeast Asia have resulted in more than 800 deaths and left hundreds missing, exacerbating an ongoing displacement crisis.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro denounced Venezuela's airspace closure as illegal and urged the International Civil Aviation Organization to convene an urgent meeting to address the issue.
The International Organization for Migration reported that 1,625 individuals were displaced in Kertala, South Kordofan, due to escalating violence and security concerns linked to the Rapid Support Forces.
India is set to enhance military ties with Russia during President Vladimir Putin's visit this week, discussing potential purchases of advanced Su-57 fighter jets and the S-500 air defense system.
Israel has reinstated its natural gas supply to Egypt, delivering up to 1.1 billion cubic feet per day following a two-week maintenance period, government sources reported on Saturday.
Recent data from Egypt's Ministry of Finance indicates that the country's budget deficit has grown to 3.2% of GDP in the first four months of the fiscal year, up from 2.6% during the same period last year.
Honduran citizens are casting their votes today in a crucial presidential election that presents a choice between maintaining the current leftist government or reverting to right-wing leadership.
The UN's personal envoy, Ramtane Lamamra, affirmed on Saturday the potential for internal dialogue among Sudanese to halt violence and foster stability, highlighting the organization's readiness to support these efforts. This statement followed his meeting with Sudan's Sovereignty Council Chairman, Abdel Fattah Burhan, who reiterated the government's openness to cooperation with the UN.
