Global Headlines: Critical Changes and Events Shaping Our World

A summary of current world news includes Lithuania's call for Ukraine's free use of arms, Hurricane Helene's threat to Florida, Argentina's soaring poverty under Milei's austerity, Trump's upcoming meeting with Zelenskiy, China's submarine mishap, Biden's Mideast diplomatic challenges, Japan's unpredictable leadership contest, Sudan's army push, Abbas's plea to the UN, and Israel rejecting a ceasefire plan with Lebanon.

Lithuania's foreign minister advocates for Ukraine to freely utilize provided arms. Meanwhile, major Hurricane Helene threatens Florida with intense storm surges.

Argentina faces soaring poverty rates amidst Milei's tough austerity measures, and Trump plans to meet Zelenskiy after Biden's substantial military aid pledge to Ukraine.

China's latest nuclear submarine sank, creating embarrassment for Beijing. Biden's Middle East diplomacy faces time challenges amid regional conflicts.

Japan's LDP embarks on an unpredictable leadership contest, Sudan's army executes a major operation in the capital, and Abbas appeals to the UN to halt Gaza war.

Israel rejects US-backed ceasefire plans with Lebanon, heightening fears of regional conflict escalation.

(With inputs from agencies.)