In a pivotal meeting, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin deepened their strategic alliance, targeting the US as a destabilizing force. They pledged to bolster military cooperation, including joint exercises and patrols, while criticizing US-led military alliances. The significant meeting underscored a united front against US dominance.

Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf's resignation marks a critical juncture for the SNP and Scotland's political landscape. His departure follows the dissolution of a coalition with the Green Party, jeopardizing SNP's leadership and the pursuit of Scottish independence.