The international community is on edge as the United States raises alarms over North Korea's possible deployment of 12,000 troops to support Russia in the Ukraine conflict, with reports emerging from South Korea's intelligence.

Meanwhile, across the globe, King Charles visits Redfern in Sydney, focusing on bridging cultural divides amid calls for an Indigenous treaty in Australia.

As European tensions simmer, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha is in Türkiye, urging support against Russian strikes on Black Sea ports while emphasizing peace mediation efforts.

Turning to the Middle East, Saudi Arabia announced a massive $13.3 billion investment in healthcare, including significant expansion and partnerships under its Vision 2030 initiative, during the Global Health Exhibition in Riyadh.

In South America, Peru's corruption saga continues as ex-President Alejandro Toledo receives a 20-year prison sentence for his involvement in the Odebrecht bribery scandal, linking various Latin American countries.

Finally, back in the United States, tensions flare at the University of Minnesota as pro-Palestinian protesters are arrested demanding divestment from Israel, sparking a broader debate on free speech and political neutrality on campus.