Geopolitical Conflicts

The conflict in Ukraine continues with a massive Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv that killed at least 25 people, including children. This has renewed concerns about the effectiveness of peace efforts.

In the Middle East, the UN has confirmed a famine in the Gaza Governorate, and humanitarian aid efforts are being complicated by Israel's decision to end "tactical pauses" in its military operations in Gaza City, which it has declared a combat zone.

The U.S. has revoked visas for Palestinian officials to attend a United Nations meeting, a move that Canada and other allies have criticized.

There has also been a deadly Israeli airstrike in Yemen, targeting Houthi officials.