Global tensions escalate across multiple regions as Ebola outbreak threatens central Africa, Middle East conflicts intensify, and political instability spreads from Latin America to Eastern Europe.

US CDC modeling warns that the Ebola outbreak in central Africa could match the devastating 2014 epidemic, with experts cautioning the disease is on a 'dangerous trajectory,' though predicting outbreaks remains extremely difficult.

Rebel attacks by IS-linked militias in eastern DRC's North Kivu region have killed 30 people and severely hampered Ebola response efforts, with three confirmed Ebola patients fleeing clinics during the violence.

Israel escalates military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon with bombings of Beirut outskirts, while the Trump administration pushes for a ceasefire; Hezbollah has rejected the proposed truce so far.

Ukraine's President Zelensky travels to London to meet British, German, and French leaders to position Europe as potential mediators in peace talks, marking a shift away from US-led negotiation efforts.

Somalia faces internal political crisis as government troops clash with opposition-allied militias in Mogadishu over the president's decision to remain in office beyond his expired term, forcing civilians to flee.

Iran launches missiles and drones toward the Strait of Hormuz, which US forces intercept; Trump administration refuses to unfreeze Iranian assets before a ceasefire deal is reached.

Peru heads to a presidential runoff election between Keiko Fujimori, representing a right-wing legacy, and a left-wing congressman, as voters grapple with choices amid surging violence and political instability.

Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signals potential European Union integration and touts Trump endorsement ahead of Sunday elections, risking escalated tensions with Russia amid geopolitical realignment.

A neo-Nazi party candidate reaches mayoral runoff in eastern Germany, potentially breaking a post-WWII taboo where German voters consistently rejected far-right candidates in local elections.

Bolivia's legislature passes controversial law authorizing military deployment against protesters, raising concerns about democratic governance and potential escalation of civil unrest.