Norway’s foreign ministry announced the temporary closure of its embassy in Juba, South Sudan, citing worsening security. [Reuters]
Ministers from 40 countries met in Berlin, Germany, for the 2025 Petersberg Climate Dialogue, urging decisive action on renewables and climate commitments ahead of the Paris Agreement’s 10th anniversary. [UN News]
Australia will allocate a record 75% of its foreign aid to the Indo-Pacific region as U.S. cuts force a regional shift, with total aid rising to AU$5.097 billion ($3.22 billion). [AP]