Global crises dominate geopolitical landscape as Ebola outbreak spirals in DRC, Ukraine sustains momentum against Russia, and Middle East tensions simmer over Iran nuclear deal

WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo to address a critical Ebola outbreak with a death rate of 30-50%, as confirmed cases nearly doubled in recent days and international aid is being scaled back amid conflict.

Ukraine's drone capabilities are breaking Russian defenses after a brutal winter, with Russia's advance stalling as Kyiv steadies its military position and fights increasingly on its own terms.

A Russian drone struck an apartment building in eastern Romania, escalating NATO allies' anxiety about alliance solidarity and Washington's commitment to collective defense amid the Ukraine war.

President Trump is deliberating on an Iran nuclear deal while the Middle East remains restive, with uncertainty over whether he will move forward with an agreement to end hostilities in the region.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told Asian military leaders at a Singapore security conference they could reach the 'front of the line' for US assistance, signaling conditional support tied to regional contributions.

The US military built an Ebola quarantine center in Kenya for Americans, though a Kenyan court blocked the facility's use, with health experts criticizing the approach as hampering treatment efforts.

Colombia heads to Sunday's presidential elections shadowed by a resurgence of political violence, with voters choosing between competing visions for resolving decades-long armed conflict.

Brazil's President Lula protested US designation of gangs as terrorists after Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with his far-right challenger, raising concerns about foreign interference in Brazilian affairs.

Mexico's opposition expressed alarm over a constitutional amendment allowing elections to be annulled for alleged 'foreign interference,' warning it gives the ruling party power to overturn voter will.

Pakistani and US officials emphasized developing a 'true friendship' through defense cooperation and ongoing US-Iran peace negotiations, with Pakistan playing a key diplomatic role in Middle East tensions.