For Argentina, the defeat ended their World Cup title defence. It could also mark Lionel Messi’s final appearance at the tournament. Spain, meanwhile, celebrated a historic second FIFA World Cup title.

Chaplain Colonel Forster described religion as a “center of gravity” for stability in Africa, where chaplains play a unique role in instilling values and fostering pluralism.

General Donovan reported that more than 1.5 million pounds of relief supplies have been delivered through 37 aircraft, with the U.S. military’s airlift and logistics capabilities playing a central role. The World Food Programme has reached over 18,000 affected people with food assistance.

“We had representatives from industry and commercial companies here as well to provide opportunities or ideas for various chiefs of defense,” Anderson said.

"We condemn last week's violence against protesters who gathered in the capital Kinshasa to oppose what they regard to be attempts to amend the Constitution," the statement read in part.

Captain Reyes noted that the mission’s core aim is to enhance host nations’ ability to manage disasters independently while strengthening collective regional capacity.

In 2024 alone, at least 1,945 people were killed and 4,325 injured by landmines and explosive remnants of war, with the highest casualty levels recorded in Myanmar, Syria, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Nigeria, Mali, Yemen, and Burkina Faso.