G7 makes ‘progress,’ but no deal on Russian assets for Kyiv
G7 finance ministers discusssed options for using interest from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine. Kyiv has stepped up its appeals for more international financial aid to fight off Moscow’s invasion.
3 Syrian officials convicted of war crimes
The trial focused on the officials’ role in the alleged 2013 arrest in Damascus of Mazen Dabbagh, a French-Syrian father, and his son Patrick, and their subsequent torture and killing.
Chinese, and Japanese leaders visit South Korea to boost ties
The Chinese and Japanese premiers have arrived in Seoul ahead of a rare trilateral summit. The meeting, the first such one in five years, indicates a desire for increased regional cooperation.
Bangladesh and India brace for Cyclone Remal
A superstorm is expected to make landfall in Bangladesh and India on Sunday, bringing storm surges and high winds. Cyclone Remal is the first cyclone in the Bay of Bengal ahead of this year’s monsoon season.
Burkina Faso’s junta extends rule for another five years
The army has ruled Burkina Faso since 2022, a country ravaged by growing attacks by Islamist militants.