The Sudanese crisis resulting from the battles between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces has led to a humanitarian disaster, damaged areas of Khartoum, risked attracting regional powers, and reignited the conflict in the Darfur region, resulting in hundreds of people killed and thousands injured over 16 days of fighting.

 After Washington reopened its embassy in the Solomon Islands this year after a 30-year absence, the US State Department said the United States opened a new embassy in Tonga as part of efforts to strengthen the US diplomatic presence in the Pacific region to counter China.

 Ukrainian troops in Bakhmut conducted a small counterattack, with the help of which they managed to drive Russian troops from some positions after several months of retreat.

 Chinese expert says ‘concrete actions’ are needed to improve ties between Beijing and Washington.