Friedrich Merz is CDU Candidate, North Korea Heightens Regional Tensions, UN Accuses US on Gaza, China Sanctions US Firms, and more...

(0:10): Friedrich Merz Named CDU Chancellor Candidate Amidst Party Unity Push and Election Challenges(2:06): North Korea's Recent Missile Tests Heighten Regional Tensions Amid Nuclear Expansion Plans(4:10): Over 41,200 Palestinian Civilians Dead: UN Accuses US of Blocking Gaza Ceasefire(6:07): China Sanctions U.S. Firms Over Taiwan Arms Sales Amid Rising Tensions and U.S. Military Support(7:56): Ukraine Accuses Russia of Recruiting Syrian Mercenaries; Global Response Intensifies with Aid and Defense BoostsTo subscribe visit https://www.brief.news.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news. Image credit: Middle East Eye