In today’s World in Focus, global crises and hardline decisions dominate the headlines.
- Israel issues a stark warning: Gaza City could face destruction if Hamas refuses to disarm and release hostages.
- Colombia reels after deadly attacks leave at least 18 people killed and dozens wounded.
- India bans online gambling, shutting down a $2.3 billion industry overnight.
- Ukraine’s Zelenskyy rejects China as a guarantor in any potential peace deal with Russia.
- The U.S. under Trump has intensified visa scrutiny, impacting 55 million holders.
Deep Dive: We examine Vladimir Putin’s sweeping peace demands for Ukraine — from surrendering Donbas and halting NATO expansion, to curbing Ukraine’s military and claiming veto power over its future security guarantees. Are these terms genuine efforts to end the war, or a calculated ploy for Russia to consolidate power while stalling negotiations?
Stay tuned as World in Focus unpacks the stakes, the risks, and the shifting global balance of power.
