US, European powers urge Rwanda to halt DR Congo offensive as militia enters key city

UK gilt yields have seen a slight decrease compared to other major economies, indicating a potential shift in the bond markets as Chancellor Rachel Reeves navigates fiscal challenges. Despite this drop, the UK still faces a significant premium on borrowing costs, with 10-year government gilt yields rising compared to US Treasury bonds and eurozone counterparts since the last general election.

Fierce fighting has erupted in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as M23 rebel fighters advance towards the strategic city of Uvira, just days after a peace deal was signed between Rwanda and the DRC in Washington. This escalation follows a history of conflict involving the M23 group, which has been accused of receiving support from Rwanda.

The United States and Russia convened a business dialogue in Dubai aimed at establishing a long-term agenda for enhanced cooperation, as outlined in a joint statement. This meeting signifies a potential thaw in relations between the two nations, which have been strained in recent years due to geopolitical tensions.

The ACLU has filed a lawsuit seeking a legal basis for former President Trump's military strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean, which have been criticized for their minimal impact on drug flows. Experts argue that these actions have resulted in significant loss of life without effectively addressing the drug trade.

The United States has sanctioned several Colombian citizens accused of establishing a transnational network to recruit fighters for the ongoing conflict in Sudan. This action highlights the U.S. government's efforts to combat the involvement of foreign mercenaries in international conflicts, particularly in regions experiencing severe humanitarian crises.

About 200,000 people have fled their homes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels clash with the Congolese army and other groups while advancing towards a strategic eastern town, just days after a peace deal was brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump between Rwanda and the DRC. The UN reports at least 74 fatalities, primarily among civilians, due to the escalating violence in the region.

The United States has imposed sanctions on a network of Colombian nationals and companies accused of recruiting mercenaries to support the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan, a paramilitary group implicated in severe war crimes, including genocide. This action highlights the U.S. government's ongoing efforts to address the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, where violence has escalated dramatically.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine and Europe are preparing to present a 'refined' peace plan to the United States in the near future, amid ongoing tensions with Russia. This development follows recent criticisms from former President Donald Trump regarding European nations, which he labeled as 'weak' and 'decaying.'