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Famine Declared in Gaza Where Half a Million Face Starvation
According to a new UN-backed food security report, famine has been declared in Gaza City, with over half a million people facing starvation, destitution, and preventable deaths. This man-made disaster highlights the severe humanitarian crisis in the region.
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Russia Hits US Electronics Plant in Ukraine with Missiles
In a significant escalation, Russian forces launched two cruise missiles at a US-owned electronics manufacturing company in Mukachevo, Zakarpattia region of Ukraine, as part of a larger assault involving over 600 drones and missiles. This attack on civilian infrastructure has raised concerns about the targeting of foreign investments in the country.
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Israel Approves Controversial West Bank Settlement Project
The Israeli government has approved a new settlement in the E1 area of the West Bank, which could bisect the territory and severely impact the viability of a future Palestinian state, according to Palestinian officials.
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South Korean President Arrives in Japan for Summit
South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung has arrived in Japan for a key summit aimed at strengthening security ties between the two nations, ahead of his meeting with US President Donald Trump. This visit underscores efforts to navigate regional tensions, including the ‘Trump risk’.
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Major 7.5 Earthquake Strikes South Atlantic Ocean
A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake has been reported on August 21 by the USGS in the South Atlantic Ocean. While details on impacts are limited, such events can pose risks to nearby islands or generate tsunamis, though no immediate reports of damage.
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Deadly Floods Ravage Pakistan, Killing Over 700
Since late June, Pakistan has been hit by severe monsoon rains and flash floods, resulting in at least 739 deaths, thousands displaced, and widespread destruction of homes and agriculture. Authorities warn of more rain ahead, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
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Bolivians Vote in General Elections
Bolivians headed to the polls on August 17 for general elections, voting for president, vice president, and legislators. The election is crucial amid economic challenges and political tensions in the country.
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Former Thai PM Thaksin Acquitted of Royal Defamation
Thaksin Shinawatra, former Prime Minister of Thailand, has been acquitted by a court on charges of royal defamation, allowing him to walk free. This case has been closely watched amid Thailand’s strict lese-majeste laws.
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North Korea Denounces South Korea’s Border Warning Shots as Provocation
North Korea has accused South Korea of provocation after Seoul fired warning shots in the border region, heightening tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
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Hurricane Erin Approaches North Carolina’s Outer Banks
Residents in North Carolina’s Outer Banks are preparing for potential flooding and damage as Hurricane Erin nears, with strong waves already impacting the coast.