Global Tension and Alliances: A World News Recap

A summary of world news briefs includes Hezbollah's media chief killed by Israeli airstrike, U.S. policy shift allowing Ukraine to use American weapons against Russia, Xi Jinping's final talks with Joe Biden, and other geopolitical developments including climate finance consensus at the G20 in Brazil.

In a significant escalation of regional tensions, Lebanese Hezbollah's media relations head, Mohammad Afif, was killed in an Israeli strike in central Beirut. The attack targets a senior Hezbollah figure, signaling a rare focus on individuals without explicit military roles.

The U.S. administration has shifted its stance by permitting Ukraine to utilize American weapons for operations within Russia. A strategic decision that could further escalate the Ukraine-Russia conflict, this policy change has sparked concerns among Russian lawmakers who suggest it may lead to global conflict.

Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts are underway as Chinese President Xi Jinping engages in discussions with President Joe Biden, marking the end of their collaborative era. The talks, occurring alongside the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Peru, covered a range of issues from cybercrime to trade.

(With inputs from agencies.)