King Charles the Third delivered an upbeat address to Congress, emphasizing reconciliation and enduring partnership between the United Kingdom and the United States despite recent political strains. On his first visit to America as monarch, he received multiple standing ovations and highlighted shared history while voicing support for Ukraine and collective security. He also appeared to gently counter criticism of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and climate science without directly mentioning disagreements between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

During the visit, Charles met privately with President Trump and is scheduled to attend a White House banquet before traveling to New York and Virginia. Meanwhile, the Justice Department secured a new indictment against former Federal Bureau of Investigation director James Comey, alleging he made a threat against the president through a social media post. A previous indictment had been dismissed.

In global energy news, the United Arab Emirates announced it would leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, a move that could increase oil production and add volatility to global markets. In South Korea, officials are turning to artificial intelligence tools to monitor and assist a rapidly growing elderly population, as the nation faces mounting demographic pressures.