Global Tensions Escalate as Leaders Grapple with Economic and Social Issues

In Washington, D.C., homeless individuals may face jail time should they defy President Trump's crime crackdown, as stated by White House spokespeople. The administration offers options such as shelter and services but warns non-compliance could result in fines or imprisonment.

President Donald Trump approaches a high-profile meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin with lowered expectations for immediate peace in Ukraine. In contrast, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent comments on the challenging U.S.-India trade negotiations while expressing hopes for resolving significant trade agreements.

Meanwhile, former South Korean first lady Kim Keon Hee has been detained on graft charges, joining her husband in prison. Elsewhere, Mexico extradites cartel members following Trump's pressure, and the U.S. imposes sanctions to curb Congo's illicit mineral trade. Additionally, France acknowledges its historical role in Cameroon's independence struggle.

(With inputs from agencies.)