Global Headlines at a Glance: From Brazil to Iran

This briefing covers global issues: Rio police dismantling a drug facility, Trump easing US-Canada tariff tensions, Duterte's ICC investigation, elections in Greenland, a ship collision off England, US-Ukraine diplomatic moves, a US stopgap funding bill, Erdogan's Syrian deal, US-Ukraine military support renewal, and Iran's refusal to negotiate with the US.

Today's world news highlights a series of significant international events. In Rio de Janeiro, police demolished a so-called 'drug trafficking resort' disguised as a leisure facility within the troubled Israel Complex favela. Meanwhile, former President Trump retracted his own decision to hike tariffs on Canadian metals, easing market fears.

In the Philippines, ex-President Rodrigo Duterte was sent to the International Criminal Court following his arrest over drug war killings. Simultaneously, elections concluded in Greenland, amidst debates fueled by Trump's interest in the island's independence. Across the pond, chaos ensued off the UK coastline when a cargo ship collided with a US-tanker, igniting environmental concerns.

Furthermore, US-Ukrainian relations took a turn with resumed military assistance and talks of a ceasefire with Russia. The US House rushed to pass a budget bill averting a shutdown. Turkey welcomed a Kurdish pact with Syria, and finally, Iran's President firmly refused dialogues with the US under threats.

(With inputs from agencies.)