Geopolitical and Diplomatic Events

A significant focus is on the upcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. This summit is being closely watched for its potential impact on the war in Ukraine, with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expressing concern that "talks about us, without us, will not work."

Tensions remain high in the Middle East, particularly with the ongoing Israeli military operations in Gaza. There are reports of a new threat from antibiotic-resistant diseases in the region and continued debate within Israel over a plan to re-occupy Gaza.

In the Asia-Pacific region, a Chinese warship and a coast guard vessel collided while chasing a Philippine boat in disputed waters of the South China Sea.