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US Vice President JD Vance arrives in Greenland for a visit to the US military base at Pituffik in the north of the Arctic island. JD Vance delivers remarks to members of the military.

The world's youngest country, South Sudan, is on the brink of another civil war. That's the warning from the United Nations, after weeks of escalating violence. At the core of it all, are rising tensions between the President Salva Kiir and his Vice President Riek Machar. The VP's arrest, has made things worse. His party says, the 2018 peace deal that ended years of fighting, has now collapsed. In a country that's still recovering from years of civil war, that's raising alarms in and out of South Sudan. So, can the rival parties overcome political mistrust?

French President Emmanuel Macron has said that Israeli attacks on Beirut this morning were “unacceptable” and a violation of the ceasefire and that such attacks “play into the hands of Hezbollah.” “Israel’s attacks on Lebanon are unacceptable; what has taken place is unjust and unhelpful. That’s why France will continue to stand by you to ensure and maintain your sovereignty and security,” he said, speaking alongside Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.

Palestinians in Gaza are preparing to mark the end of Ramadan with Eid al-Fitr. The holiday is happening during the escalation of Israel's war on Gaza, with aid blocked and families forced to flee again. Even focused on avoiding starvation, people are finding a way to mark the holiday during the war.

For several decades, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has grappled with political instability, armed conflict and humanitarian crises. In recent months, the country has experienced a resurgence of violence, killing at least 7,000 people and displacing millions. The escalation of violence comes after M23 rebels, an armed group backed by Rwanda, seized control of Goma, a city in a strategic, mineral-rich province. Rwandan President Paul Kagame has denied any involvement in the war. So what lies ahead for the DRC? Will Rwanda and the DRC ever manage to reach an agreement and end the ongoing conflict?

Critics argue that Elon Musk’s rise to power in the United States is emblematic of the expanding power of Big Tech and could pose a threat to democracy. With Musk now at Donald Trump’s side in the White House and as concerns grow about monopolies curtailing free speech - how strong is Big Tech’s grip on US politics? Can it be reined in?

Israel’s military has issued a forced evacuation order to residents of Hadath in Beirut’s southern suburbs, with army spokesperson Avichay Adraee sharing a map of the area in a post on X.

Magnitude 7.7 and 6.4 earthquakes have struck Myanmar, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), with reports of strong tremors felt in Thailand and elsewhere in the region.

Donald Trump has his eyes set on Greenland. The US president said Washington should take over the Danish territory, saying it's crucial to its national security. But the idea has raised alarms in the semi-autonomous region, particularly after US Vice President JD Vance announced he'd visit the island. The tour has now been scaled down, but many still call it 'provocative' and 'disrespectful'. Greenland is rich in minerals and is strategically located, but its people say, their territory is NOT for sale. So, will this threat further alienate European allies? And how far is Trump willing to go to get what he wants?

Critical minerals are crucial to clean energy technologies and defence manufacturing. Their demand is growing fast, and so is competition among leading economies for rare earths. But it is China that dominates supply chains. The United States is scrambling to reduce its reliance on Beijing for critical minerals. From potential deals with Ukraine and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to tariff threats against Canada and Greenland. Washington is accused of using economic coercion to get its hands on the elements. The US also wants to ramp up production at home. Also, could President Prabowo Subianto's plans help grow Indonesia's economy?