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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We reflect on the 6-month anniversary of Hamas' assault in Israel, analyzing the turning point as the IDF concludes its active ground operation in Gaza and troops withdraw. A diplomatic storm unfolds as we discuss the bold move by Ecuadorian police entering Mexico’s embassy to detain a former Vice President, triggering international backlash and a diplomatic meltdown. The geopolitical chessboard shifts with Turkey's decision to exit a key NATO arms treaty, ratcheting up the military stakes in Europe. In our Back of the Brief segment, the surge of Chinese nationals at the southern border prompts high-stakes US-China talks to facilitate increased deportations. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just a few years ago it was one of the most peaceful countries in Latin America. But last week drug gangs stormed a live TV broadcast and unleashed a wave of terror. Tom Phillips reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus