Today's news covered a range of significant global developments. In Canada, preparations are underway for a Ministerial Conference on Ukraine's 10-Point Peace Formula, co-hosted by Norway, focusing on returning Ukrainian prisoners of war. In the U.S., the government faces a potential shutdown as Congress struggles to agree on spending priorities. Costa Rica is grappling with rising crime and gang violence, while Haiti is enduring a worsening humanitarian crisis as gang violence forces more people to flee. President Lula da Silva of Brazil announced new social welfare programs aimed at addressing poverty and inequality. Argentina’s presidential campaigns are heating up, with economic recovery at the forefront. In the Philippines, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is pushing for a massive infrastructure overhaul to boost economic growth. Kenya is dealing with a severe drought, worsening food insecurity, and Lebanon faces rising tensions amid political and economic instability. In Europe, the EU is facing internal divisions over immigration policies, with southern nations calling for more support. Ukrainian forces are making progress in their counteroffensive against Russian troops, and India is celebrating the success of its Chandrayaan-3 mission, marking a historic milestone in its space exploration efforts.
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