At the APEC summit in Lima, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned against rising "unilateralism" and "protectionism," highlighting the importance of stable global supply chains, while affirming China's commitment to its economic growth targets.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed optimism that the war with Russia could end swiftly with Donald Trump's return to the U.S. presidency, citing anticipated policy changes from Trump's upcoming administration.

In related developments, Russian air defense units successfully intercepted 15 Ukrainian drones in the Kursk region, along with additional interceptions in Bryansk, Lipetsk, and Oryol, though a drone attack in Belgorod damaged an apartment building without causing casualties.

Turning to legal news, the daughters of Malcolm X have filed a $100 million lawsuit against the CIA, FBI, and NYPD, alleging their involvement in the civil rights leader's 1965 assassination and a cover-up of the evidence.

On a lighter note, modern-day adventurer Omar Nok captivated the world by completing an epic 46,239-kilometer journey from Egypt to Japan without flying, chronicling his travels across various countries by boat, train, camel, and hitchhiking.

Finally, Argentina has ordered the arrest of 61 Brazilians tied to the 2023 coup attempt in Brasilia, following extradition requests from Brazil's Supreme Court, as efforts to bring those involved to justice continue in both countries.