Russia has created a shadow air fleet using military and private aircraft to sustain its operations in Africa’s Sahel, evading Western sanctions through complex logistics.
The US State Department introduces a permanent visa bond of up to $20,000 for citizens of 50 countries to reduce visa overstays and abuse.
Spain's enclave Ceuta faced a sudden migrant influx, exposing economic, political, and border security challenges for Spain and the EU's Schengen framework.
Ukraine accuses Russia of targeting Black Sea commercial vessels, calling it economic and humanitarian terror that threatens global food security and seeks urgent UN action.
The US plans to remove Syria from its terrorism sponsor list, enabling investments and economic reintegration after years of sanctions and military disengagement.
The UN faces bankruptcy as delayed payments from the US and China, combined with cuts from other donors, force drastic operational reductions and threaten global programs.
UN peacekeeping forces have dropped to their lowest number since 2000 amid funding shortfalls and geopolitical tensions, threatening the effectiveness of multilateral conflict resolution.
Pope Leo XIV sharply criticized leaders exploiting religion for war and profit during his African tour, urging peace amid geopolitical and economic tensions.