After the UK passed a bill on Rwanda, five refugees perished while attempting to cross the English Channel.
Tuesday saw the deaths of five individuals while attempting to cross the English Channel, soon after the UK approved a law to deport immigrants. bodies found on the beach near Wimereaux, in the north of France. Keep an eye out for additional information!
Haiti extends its state of emergency, prohibiting public meetings and extending curfews.
A month has been added to the state of emergency in Haiti as armed gangs continue their attacks. That involves robbing a food market and setting a police station on fire. Prime Minister Ariel Henry, who is still stuck overseas, is facing demands from gang leaders for his resignation.
Korean tensions: North Korea launches suspected missiles into the sea.
South Korea claims North Korea fired a salvo of suspected ballistic missiles into its eastern sea. The 10 objects landed in the water after traveling around 350 kilometers. South Korea accuses Pyongyang of provocation.
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Iran launches strikes Israel: Following Iran's attack, world leaders respond on social media.
Leaders of several nations, including the US, UK, France, and Germany, denounced what they described as an act of destabilization for the area shortly after Iran claimed to have launched a direct drone and missile attack on Israel. The attack puts tensions at their highest point since the start of the Israel-Hamas war six months ago and carries a risk of intensifying into a broader battle in West Asia.
Yemen Ramadan: The holy month is overshadowed by soaring food prices
Concerns about the availability of food are plaguing Taiz, Yemen during Ramadan, as a result of military operations, Houthi attacks, and US-UK reactions. The ongoing violence in Yemen hurts the holy month of fasting and meditation, particularly on Taiz, which is suffering significant hardships.
Hunger in Zimbabwe: Annual crops destroyed by protracted drought
A drought in Zimbabwe has ruined much of the annual harvest, leaving millions of people hungry. There are places where it hasn't rained in weeks, and a large number of people rely on UN funding to survive.
China: Xi Jinping orders a rise in cyberwarfare proficiency
Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered a significant reform of the PLA, with an extensive focus now on boosting China's cyber warfare capabilities. This is being called the greatest shakeup of China's military in over a decade. Keep an eye out for additional information!
The Dutch defense minister has called for a quick cessation of the Rafah offensive.
Dutch Defence Minister Kajsa Ollongren stated that the attack in Rafah must end immediately and urged for a truce. Speaking from Singapore at the Shangri-la Dialogue, Ollongren endorsed President Biden's recommendations as a foundation for peace, stating that the Gaza crisis cannot be addressed militarily and emphasizing the need for a two-state solution. She stated that the Netherlands has not supplied F-35 parts to Israel since a court verdict in February and acknowledged the current legal appeal, noting that the Dutch government is following the ruling while awaiting further court decisions.
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