In Dhaka, Bangladesh, injured protesters rallying against the autocratic regime of Sheikh Hasina are now equipped with robotic prosthetics from Robolife Technologies, allowing them to regain some basic limb functions.

Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has called for bolstered air defenses following a spate of Russian drone assaults, with over 800 guided bombs and more than 20 missiles deployed in the past week.

As tensions simmer globally, the EU's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell is focusing on Lebanon, advocating for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah and pledging €200 million to stabilize the country on the brink of collapse.

In a related conflict, Israel's military operations in Gaza have caused mass evacuations in the Shejaia suburb, escaping escalating Israeli strikes amidst a tragic toll of 44,000 deaths since the start of hostilities.

Back in the world of missile diplomacy, Ukraine has presented debris from a new Russian hypersonic missile tested over Dnipro, prompting President Zelensky to urge for enhanced defensive measures while President Putin confirms it was a response to Ukraine’s long-range capabilities.

On the domestic front, President-elect Donald Trump has marked a historic moment by appointing the first Arab Americans, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat and Dr. Marty Makary, to cabinet positions, emphasizing a diverse leadership in key health roles.