Donald Trump Jr., the son of the former U.S. president, arrived in Seoul for a four-day unannounced visit, raising questions about its objectives and timing. This visit comes at a sensitive time as political circles in both South Korea and the U.S. await potential messages or goals.
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris visited Hungary to bolster Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's position before critical elections. This visit comes at a sensitive time as Orbán seeks to strengthen his political standing amid internal and external challenges.
Iran announced the downing of an American fighter jet in its airspace and initiated a search for the pilot, offering a reward for his capture. Meanwhile, U.S. reports indicated that one of the pilots was rescued.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call with Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, on Thursday. This call comes at a sensitive time marked by political and economic tensions in the region.