Concerns are rising in the Asia-Pacific region as the U.S. struggles with depleted air defense resources due to conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, as highlighted by Admiral Sam Paparo of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.

Meanwhile, progressive U.S. senators, including Bernie Sanders, are calling on President Biden to stop arms sales to Israel amid the ongoing Gaza conflict, a plea driven by the devastating toll, with over 43,972 deaths reported in Gaza.

Across the Atlantic, French President Emmanuel Macron is urging Russian President Putin to "listen to reason" regarding Ukraine, amid rising nuclear tensions and calls for China's help in mediating de-escalation efforts at the G20 summit.

In a courtroom in Avignon, France, Dominique Pelicot faces serious charges of orchestrating abuse, with his daughter confronting him over accusations of personal assaults, leading to emotional revelations and denials.

Back in Ukraine, a Russian drone strike in Hlukhiv has taken more lives, as President Zelenskyy condemns these continued attacks, highlighting Putin's disinterest in ending the ongoing conflict.

Finally, in Somaliland, a landslide victory for Abdirahman Cirro in the presidential election could signal a shift in regional diplomacy, as the newly elected leader seeks international recognition following a new deal with Ethiopia.