In Sudan, a UN-backed report has linked the widespread sexual violence during the ongoing conflict to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), emphasizing the devastating impact, including over 24,000 deaths and the displacement of 14 million people.

Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the RSF’s actions, emphasizing the need for a ceasefire and civilian protection, with the UK planning to introduce a Security Council resolution to mediate peace efforts.

Shifting to the U.S., former President Donald Trump has been courting Arab American support in Dearborn, Michigan, amid tensions over the Biden administration's handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict, though local trust issues persist.

Adding to the political tension, Vice President Kamala Harris has criticized Trump for his inflammatory rhetoric against former Rep. Liz Cheney, which highlights the ongoing clash between Trump and his former allies like Cheney, who now support Harris.

On a global stage, nearly 200 countries have gathered in Cali, Colombia, at the UN COP16 summit, agreeing to involve Indigenous and African descent voices more deeply in global biodiversity efforts, marking a significant step in inclusive environmental stewardship.

In a significant legal development, a former Kentucky officer, Brett Hankison, has been convicted of civil rights violations connected to the Breonna Taylor case, highlighting ongoing efforts for accountability in cases that have spurred national protests against racial injustice.