This week saw significant developments on the global stage. The meeting between Trump and Zelensky was notably more cordial, with European nations showing support, while Putin refrained from direct engagement. Israel intensified its military operations in Gaza, prompting humanitarian concerns, yet received implicit backing from the United States and several Arab countries. India and China began exploring tactical cooperation, signaling a potential reset in relations despite lingering tensions. Meanwhile, China continued to expand its influence in the region, and Sri Lanka made headlines with the arrest of former President Wickremesinghe on corruption charges.