In Miyazaki, Japan, a World War II-era unexploded bomb detonated underneath a taxiway at Miyazaki Airport, leading to over 80 flight cancellations. The explosion underscores the lingering dangers posed by unexploded wartime ordnance, which occasionally still cause disruptions and casualties in Japan and elsewhere​

Meanwhile, in Nigeria, a wooden boat carrying around 300 people sank in the Niger River near Mokwa. Rescue operations have managed to save about 150 passengers, but over 100 remain missing, with reports indicating that the passengers were mostly women and children. This incident highlights the recurring risks and tragedies associated with unsafe river transport in the region

Amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, UN Secretary-General António Guterres reaffirmed to Russian President Vladimir Putin that Russia’s continued invasion violates the UN Charter and international law. This diplomatic effort comes as part of the broader push to address the violations of international sovereignty and human rights, which remain key issues of global diplomacy​

Haiti remains in turmoil due to ongoing political instability and rampant gang violence. The United Nations and humanitarian organizations have raised alarms about the deepening crisis affecting the nation. The World Food Programme (WFP) reported that over 700,000 people are internally displaced, with half of them being children. These conditions have been exacerbated by food insecurity and a lack of basic services, pushing the country into what officials have described as a “spiralling crisis”