There are growing international calls for Rwanda and the DRC to restart peace talks, as the Rwandan backed rebels take over a major city in the mineral rich region of eastern Congo.

President Trump is threatening sanctions and tariffs on Russia if Putin doesn't reach an agreement to end the war in Ukraine. Some are surprised, considering Trump's affinity for the Russian leader.

The Sudanese army say the war has reached a "turning point." But with accusations of human rights abuses -- and even genocide -- there's still no end in sight for Sudan's devastating conflict.

Some are describing Trump's recent orders as part of a campaign to reshape the military itself. But with an institution as vast as the Pentagon, the extent of the changes remain to be seen.