More than 400 civilians killed in fighting in eastern Congo

Tens of thousands of residents in western North America are under evacuation orders as heavy rains have caused rivers to overflow, particularly affecting Washington state and British Columbia. Authorities continue to warn that water levels are rising, and the risk of flooding remains high following several days of intense storms.

An atmospheric river has led to severe flooding in the Pacific Northwest, affecting areas in both Canada and the United States. Thousands of residents are preparing to evacuate as torrential rain continues to impact the region, raising concerns about safety and infrastructure damage.

Maria Corina Machado, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, publicly confirmed that the United States assisted her in escaping Venezuela to attend the award ceremony in Norway. She expressed support for potential U.S. military action against the Maduro regime, emphasizing her commitment to returning to Venezuela despite the risks involved.

As the United States pressures Ukraine to accept a peace plan favoring Russia, President Zelensky is seeking support from European allies. The UK, France, and Germany are spearheading the 'Coalition of the Willing' to provide military backing and counterbalance U.S. influence, while the EU is advocating for the release of €200 billion in frozen Russian assets to bolster Ukraine's defense.

The Rwanda-backed M23 militia has captured the strategic eastern DR Congo town of Uvira, escalating violence in the region just after a peace deal was signed in Washington between Rwandan President Paul Kagame and DRC President Félix Tshisekedi. This development has led to significant civilian displacement, with approximately 200,000 people fleeing the area as fighting intensifies.

The administration of former President Donald Trump is set to implement a policy requiring visa-exempt foreign tourists to disclose their social media histories from the past five years prior to entering the United States. This decision has been officially announced and reflects ongoing security measures aimed at monitoring foreign visitors.

The Allenby crossing between Jordan and Gaza is expected to reopen as the second phase of the ceasefire is set to begin; however, Israel has refused to open it, citing internal political and security concerns. The United States is urging both Israel and Hamas to move forward with the ceasefire plan, but Israel's reluctance raises uncertainty about the timeline for reopening the crossing.

Fighting continues between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) despite a peace deal brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, with Rwanda-backed rebels capturing a third major city in the DRC. This escalation comes just days after the signing of the agreement aimed at resolving ongoing conflicts in the eastern region.