The global overview highlights a volatile political environment, focusing heavily on U.S. domestic tensions following a White House-area shooting that President Trump quickly deemed an act of terror. Internationally, President Trump dominated diplomatic efforts by abandoning his specific deadline for the Ukraine-Russia peace proposal, triggering controversy over leaked transcripts detailing his special envoy’s communications with Moscow. The report documents major international crises, including a massive housing complex fire in Hong Kong that killed at least 44 people, and continued conflict in Sudan despite a unilateral ceasefire offer. In religious news, the Vatican prepared for Pope Leo XIV’s historic first trip abroad to Turkey and Lebanon, while releasing a new doctrinal note criticizing polyamory and polygamy. Furthermore, the survey noted significant legal and political upheaval, with the high-profile sentencing of former presidents in both Brazil and Peru for corruption and coup plotting. Finally, Europe addressed mounting security concerns, evidenced by France arresting Russian espionage suspects, while Taiwan announced a massive defense budget increase to counter regional threats.