Nathan Clark, the father of 11-year-old Aiden Clark, has called on former President Donald Trump and other politicians to stop using his son's death in the immigration debate. Transitioning to international security, Japan scrambled fighter jets after detecting Russian aircraft patrolling near its archipelago, marking the first such maneuver in five years amid rising regional tensions.

Speaking of tensions, with nearly $6 billion in US aid for Ukraine set to expire, Congress faces an urgent deadline to extend the Pentagon’s authority. This comes as the Israeli military intensifies its crackdown on the West Bank, resulting in the deaths of over 150 Palestinian youths since October, raising concerns about the devaluation of young lives.

Meanwhile, in the UK, PETA has criticized the costly bearskin caps worn by the King's Guards, proposing faux fur alternatives, though the Ministry of Defense has yet to find a suitable substitute despite significant expenditures over the past decade.

Wrapping up his historic Asia tour, Pope Francis visited Singapore where he called for interfaith harmony and dignified treatment of immigrant workers, after touring Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and East Timor on his longest journey as pontiff.

The Biden administration is urging Congress to include funding for Ukraine in a continuing resolution to prevent a government shutdown, acknowledging the critical role of US support amid the ongoing conflict.

Lastly, focusing back on human rights issues, Amnesty International has condemned the Israeli military's actions in the West Bank, emphasizing the need for lawful and proportional use of force during security operations.