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Sudan's civil war has left the country with two rival power structures. The army-backed administration controls much of the formal state machinery, while the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces exercises authority over territory it holds. Washington says neither side represents legitimate constitutional governance, raising questions about who can act for Sudan internationally.

A US jury has ruled that Apple must pay a record $5.7 billion in damages in a patent dispute over haptic technology, the vibration and touch-feedback systems used in its devices. The verdict is described as a record award in a patent case, and it is expected to draw scrutiny over Apple's licensing practices and potential appeals.

Elon Musk, in a new interview with CCTV Finance, said he generally recommends people visit China as much as they can, citing its many attractions. He recounted taking the bullet train from Beijing to Xi'an, calling it a great experience and praising the train stations. His remarks are drawing attention given his high profile and close ties to both US and Chinese business interests.

A judge has ordered the Canadian government to release classified records concerning Nazi war criminals who settled in Canada after the Second World War. The ruling follows long-standing efforts by historians, journalists and members of Parliament to disclose the names and case files of suspects who entered the country. The decision is expected to reignite debate over how Canada handled war crimes immigration in the postwar decades.

Reports describe a new nuclear age as more countries weigh acquiring or expanding nuclear options. The discussion points to shifting security concerns and weakening confidence in existing deterrence arrangements, prompting renewed debate about proliferation. Commentators are assessing what this trend could mean for global stability and arms control efforts, warning that growing interest in nuclear capability risks a wider race for such weapons.

Sri Lanka has called on the United Nations for the early recovery and reconstruction of Gaza, according to Anadolu Agency. The appeal, made at the UN, adds Sri Lanka's voice to international calls for humanitarian relief and rebuilding in the Palestinian territory, where conflict has caused widespread destruction and a deep humanitarian crisis.

The 2023-24 El Niño is described as record-shattering, with analysis of its wide-ranging effects on global temperatures, weather patterns and ecosystems. The event has driven exceptional ocean warming in the tropical Pacific, contributing to record global heat, shifts in rainfall, droughts and flooding in various regions, and stress on fisheries and agriculture. Commentators are weighing how much of the recent temperature surge should be attributed to El Niño versus longer-term climate change.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is defending his economic record ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia's latest cash rate decision, in ongoing coverage from Canberra. The decision is being closely watched by households and businesses dealing with mortgage costs and inflation, with the opposition and minor parties including One Nation pressing the government over economic management.

Germany has called on Israel to allow humanitarian aid and reconstruction supplies into Gaza. The appeal adds to mounting international pressure over the dire humanitarian situation in the territory, where aid deliveries have been severely restricted and large-scale rebuilding has been blocked. Berlin, historically a firm ally of Israel, framing the issue this way highlights growing European concern over access for relief and reconstruction materials.

EU-backed reconstruction in Ukraine is drawing private investment mainly to profitable sectors and areas, rather than to the most heavily damaged regions, EUobserver reports. The report raises questions about whether recovery funding is reaching the places destroyed by war or simply following commercial returns.

US Treasury yields climbed, weighing on Wall Street and pulling major stock indexes further below their recent record levels. Rising yields raise borrowing costs and make bonds more attractive relative to stocks, pressuring equity valuations, and investors are watching closely for signs of where rates head next.

Crude prices remain unstable as Middle East oil supply recovery continues to collide with fragile diplomatic conditions across the region. Markets are weighing signs of returning production and export flows against the risk that renewed tensions could disrupt shipments. Analysts note that any diplomatic setbacks could quickly reverse price relief, leaving traders cautious and energy prices volatile.

The United States and China have agreed to reduce tariffs on a range of basic consumer and industrial goods, in a further sign of easing trade tensions between the two economies. However, rare earth materials remain outside the deal, leaving Beijing's export controls on the critical minerals untouched. Analysts see the move as cautious de-escalation, with the most strategically sensitive sector kept off the negotiating table.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement is experiencing a record number of firings and resignations, according to a USA Today report outlining what is known about the departures and their causes. The article explains the scale of the staff losses and what they could mean for the agency's operations, though specific figures and reasons are not detailed in the available coverage.

The Electronic Frontier Foundation is calling on the DC Circuit to vacate a federal drone flight restriction that effectively criminalized aerial recording of immigration enforcement agents. The group argues the restriction blocks First Amendment-protected documentation of federal operations. The case is drawing attention amid heightened public scrutiny of immigration enforcement tactics across the United States.

Syria's push to rebuild after years of conflict is being examined through the lens of bankability — whether reconstruction projects can actually attract financing from banks and investors. The key question is whether the country offers the legal, political and financial conditions lenders need, and if not, how reconstruction will be funded at all.

A new survey finds 43% of US adults hold a favorable view of socialism, a record high. The finding is drawing attention to shifting political attitudes in the United States, particularly among younger voters, and reigniting debate over how Americans define socialism and capitalism.

A POLITICO investigation has found more than 100 open records requests filed at 19 public universities across the United States, targeting at least 30 researchers over the past five years. More than half of the requests were filed since Donald Trump's reelection in November, prompting concern among academics about scrutiny and potential chilling effects on research.

A record number of countries boycotted a United Nations event marking the 25th anniversary of the Durban conference, which critics have long accused of harboring anti-Israel bias. The gathering, tied to the 2001 World Conference Against Racism held in Durban, South Africa, drew pushback from numerous states citing the conference's association with antisemitism and the singling out of Israel.

The Republican primary contest between Ken Paxton and_chip Roy rival Colin Talarico for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas is on track to break the state's record for campaign spending in a Senate election, according to Houston Public Media. The race is drawing heavy financial investment from both sides as the contest intensifies.