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Sudan is effectively governed by two rival powers: the army-backed administration controls much of the formal state apparatus, while the Rapid Support Forces exercise authority across territory they hold. Washington, however, says neither side represents legitimate constitutional governance, leaving the question of who actually governs Sudan unanswered. Commenters are highlighting the diplomatic vacuum this creates for a country already devastated by war.

Police and security services are investigating an alleged terrorism plot in a small English town located near a base used by U.S. Air Force bombers, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The story has drawn wide attention because of the involvement of an American military installation on British soil, prompting concern among residents and questions about security arrangements around bases that host U.S. strategic aircraft.

African media are highlighting child malnutrition as one of the continent's most serious health challenges, with commentators arguing that emergency food assistance alone cannot fix the problem. Analysts point to the need for broader measures such as improved healthcare, nutrition programmes and addressing underlying poverty and food insecurity. The discussion stresses long-term structural solutions alongside relief efforts.

Algeria charged at the United Nations that Israel is seeking to divide Somalia and is violating the Gaza ceasefire. The statement, delivered by Anadolu's reporting at the UN, links two sensitive files: Israel's recognition moves affecting Somalia's territorial integrity and ongoing tensions over the fragile truce in Gaza. The accusation adds Algeria's voice to growing diplomatic pushback against Israel at the world body.

China's top diplomat Wang Yi told former Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya that relations between Beijing and Tokyo must be "normalized," during their talks. The meeting is the first high-level exchange since relations plummeted over Taiwan last year, and is being read as an early signal that both sides may be looking to stabilise a badly strained diplomatic relationship.

Israeli military closures around Ramallah in the occupied West Bank are isolating the city, leaving Palestinian commuters stranded for hours at checkpoints. The restrictions are severely disrupting movement, work and daily life for residents. Details on the duration of the closures and casualty or arrest figures remain unclear.

Iran has submitted a formal complaint to the United Nations over what it calls military threats from Donald Trump. The move escalates tensions between Tehran and Washington, with Iranian officials arguing the statements violate international law and the UN Charter. It comes amid already strained relations over Iran's nuclear program and regional conflicts.

An Israeli airstrike in the northern Gaza Strip reportedly killed Izz al-Din Bik, the Hamas Northern Gaza Brigade commander, along with his bodyguard. Israeli jets are said to have dropped small-diameter bombs on the room where the two men were staying. Details of the strike and Hamas's response remain limited as the war in Gaza continues.

Israel has revoked the diplomatic status of Dutch diplomats stationed in Ramallah, according to reports by Reuters and Middle East Monitor. The move affects the Netherlands' diplomatic presence in the occupied West Bank and signals a further deterioration in ties between Israel and European governments over the conduct of the war and the occupation. It is likely to prompt a response from The Hague and discussion among EU partners.

China's top diplomat told a former Japanese foreign minister that bilateral relations must be 'normalized', according to a report by The Japan Times. The comment, made during talks with a senior figure from Japanese political circles, signals Beijing's desire to stabilize a relationship strained by historical, security and trade disputes. The exchange is drawing attention as both governments weigh how far they can ease tensions.

Israel's foreign ministry says it has revoked the diplomatic status of Dutch diplomats based in Ramallah, with their status set to expire within seven days. The move is presented as a response to the Netherlands' decision to ban imports of goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, which Israel considers illegal and discriminatory. The dispute marks an escalation in diplomatic friction between the two countries over settlement trade policy.

Pope Leo XIV said on Sunday that assisted dying was not "normal", speaking during his landmark visit to France. His comments come as the French parliament has legalised the practice for certain patients, placing the pontiff in direct tension with French law. The remarks drew attention as the visit highlighted the clash between Catholic teaching and France's secular legislation on end-of-life care.

Vanguard International Semiconductor, a smaller affiliate of TSMC, is considering building a second chipmaking plant in Singapore through its joint venture to meet growing demand for chips. The move would expand Singapore's role in global semiconductor supply at a time when manufacturers are investing heavily in new capacity worldwide.

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is expected to travel to Damascus as the EU moves to normalise relations with Syria's new authorities. The visit signals a shift in European policy after years of isolation under the Assad government, with Brussels weighing engagement, sanctions relief and support for Syria's political transition.

DR Congo, Sudan and Mali have emerged as Africa's biggest importers of military drones, according to a report highlighting the continent's growing reliance on armed unmanned aircraft. The report also notes that the United States and Iran are supplying rival sides in the Russia-Ukraine war, underscoring how drone exports have become entangled with wider geopolitical competition.

New reporting shows the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan and Mali are Africa's leading importers of military drones, reflecting a rapid spread of armed drone technology across the continent's conflicts. The same supply chains connect to the Russia-Ukraine war, where the United States and Iran are arming opposing sides with unmanned aircraft, highlighting how drone exports have become a central tool of modern warfare.

Attention is turning to how Ukrainian small businesses have managed to keep operating after five years of war. The question highlights the daily economic struggle of shopkeepers, service providers and entrepreneurs facing damaged infrastructure, staff shortages and disrupted supply chains, and how they continue to adapt to wartime conditions.

The Dutch government has summoned Israel's ambassador in The Hague after Israeli authorities ordered Dutch diplomats based in Ramallah to leave. The move triggered a formal protest from the Netherlands, an adamant defender of continued European diplomatic presence in the Palestinian territories. The expulsion has drawn attention amid growing friction between European governments and Israel over the conduct of the war and access to the occupied West Bank.

Institutional money has taken back the lead from retail investors as the main driving force of the stock market, according to CNBC. After a stretch in which small, individual investors played an outsized role in market moves, Wall Street firms are once again setting the tone for trading. The shift is drawing attention as analysts weigh what it means for market direction, volatility and the durability of recent gains.