Floods Devastate Libya: International Aid Arrives Amidst Tragedy
Deadly flash floods in Libya have caused immense devastation, submerging the city of Derna.
Conflicting death tolls have been reported, with the health minister estimating 3,166 lives lost and the WHO identifying 3,958 bodies with 9,000 still missing.
International aid, including shipments from the UAE, Iran, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and France, has reached affected areas.
The floods, attributed to poor infrastructure and a hurricane-strength storm, pose a growing risk of water-borne diseases and food, shelter, and medicine shortages.
Kim Jong-un Inspects Russian Military Technology, Raising Concerns
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visits Russia and inspects advanced military systems used in the Ukraine conflict, including the Kinzhal hypersonic missile and MiG-31 aircraft.
The visit stirs concerns in the West about potential arms agreements between North Korea and Russia.
Experts suggest the possibility of updating North Korea’s aging air force, but details of any agreement remain unclear.
Plane Crash in Brazil Claims 14 Lives
A tragic plane crash in Brazil’s Amazon state results in 14 fatalities.
The crash occurred in the Barcelos province, approximately 400 km from Manaus.
Local authorities express condolences and state that investigations are ongoing.
Trump’s Speech Blunders: Warns of “World War Two” and Confuses Biden with Obama
Former President Donald Trump delivers a speech in which he criticizes President Joe Biden, labeling him as “totally corrupt” and “cognitively impaired.”
Trump mistakenly warns of a potential “World War Two,” forgetting that it has already occurred.
He also confuses his political opponents, claiming he led in 2024 polls against Obama and defeated Obama in 2016 (corrected to Hillary Clinton).
India-Middle East-EU Corridor: Multiple Routes Considered
The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is launched, with multiple route options being considered.
Ports in India (Mundra, Kandla, and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust) and the Middle East (Fujairah, Jebel Ali, Abu Dhabi, Dammam, and Ras Al Khair) are among the key connections.
IMEC aims to enhance economic connectivity between India, the Middle East, and Europe, with a focus on diverse port options.
Iran Criticizes Western Sanctions Over Amini’s Death
Iran condemns new sanctions imposed by the U.S., Britain, and the EU following the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody.
The sanctions are described as “illegal and undiplomatic” by Iran’s foreign ministry.
Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian Kurd, died in 2022 after her arrest for an alleged dress code violation.
Pakistani Court Raises Objection on Bhagat Singh Case Reopening
A Pakistani court raises objections to reopening the case of Bhagat Singh’s sentencing and suggests the formation of a larger bench.
A plea seeks the setting aside of Bhagat Singh’s sentence and posthumous state awards for him.
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