Conflicts & Geopolitics

Gaza and Israel:

The conflict in Gaza continues to be a major humanitarian crisis. There are reports of significant casualties, particularly among Palestinians seeking aid, and ongoing military operations. Pope Leo has expressed deep sadness over a deadly Israeli strike on a Gaza Catholic church.

Syria:

There have been reports of intense clashes in southern Syria's Suweida governorate, resulting in hundreds of deaths and overwhelmed hospitals. A ceasefire has reportedly been agreed upon between Israel and Syrian leaders after days of major Israeli strikes in Syria.

Russia-Ukraine War:

The war continues with ongoing Russian drone attacks on Ukraine, including a recent large-scale attack on Odesa. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has expressed a willingness for new peace talks with Russia and is focused on boosting domestic arms production. The US is diverting a Swiss order for Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine.