The departure of three of its junta-led members raises questions about the West African regional bloc's future.
A West African economic alliance warned of regional instability after three of its 15 member nations – each ruled by military leaders that seized power – cut ties to form their own pact.
Leaders attending the summit of the Economic Community of West African States, or ECOWAS, in Nigeria's capital Abuja on Sunday, grappled with the departures of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, which signed a new treaty of confederation a day earlier.
Trump also suggested giving the United States ownership of Ukraine’s electrical supply and nuclear power plants.
Two communiqués expressed 'unwavering support' for Ukraine and 'growing concern' at China's maritime aggression.
"Europe faces a clear and present danger," E.C. President Ursula von der Leyen said as the emergency meeting began.
The five-point plan, unveiled as "ReArm Europe," is Europe's largest military and economic mobilization effort this century.
Experts agreed science and diplomacy need to evolve to build trust, solve problems, and promote national interests.
The spike in the world’s deadliest infectious disease comes as officials warn global aid cuts could lead to a resurgence.
More than 275,000 glaciers cover 700,000 square kilometers of the planet. Glaciers and ice sheets store 70% of all freshwater.
From migrants to refugees, millions of lives and the organizations that help them are at risk from U.S. aid cuts.
