The week of May 26-30, 2025, presented a landscape of persistent global volatility. Conflicts continued in Gaza, amidst fragile ceasefire talks and a dire humanitarian situation, and in Ukraine, with evolving NATO strategy. Great power dynamics shifted as China established a new international mediation body and US-China tensions persisted over trade and technology. The accelerating climate crisis manifested through extreme weather and the alarming finding that soaring military spending threatens global climate action. Humanitarian needs grew alongside notable legal developments, collectively illustrating a complex and interconnected world.