Here is a summary of the last 24 hours of World News
U.S. Immigration Policy: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security conducted a deportation flight to Eswatini, utilizing a Supreme Court ruling to facilitate third-country deportations. New ICE policies may accelerate global deportations with limited notice.
Syria Conflict: Israeli airstrikes in Suwayda, Syria, killed over 200 people in four days, despite a recent ceasefire. The strikes targeted areas amid clashes involving the Druze minority, with Syria’s government facing challenges maintaining control.
U.K. Afghan Resettlement: The U.K. secretly resettled thousands of Afghans after a data breach exposed evacuees’ personal information, raising concerns about potential Taliban retaliation.
Gaza Violence: Israeli strikes in Gaza resulted in 93 deaths, including a Palestinian legislator, with the IDF urging evacuations in northern areas. Rescuers struggled to reach victims in Gaza City.
China-Australia Relations: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Australia’s Prime Minister to strengthen diplomatic ties, focusing on improving relations after previous tensions.
Israel-Iran Conflict: Israel demonstrated air superiority in a 12-day conflict with Iran, while Iran reportedly began rebuilding its air defenses with Chinese missile systems.
Spain Anti-Immigrant Riots: Spanish police arrested a far-right leader in Torre-Pacheco for inciting anti-immigrant riots targeting the North African community.
Pompeii Artifact Returned: An erotic mosaic stolen by a Nazi officer during WWII was returned to Pompeii, Italy, after being recovered from a German family’s estate.
France Budget Proposal: French Prime Minister François Bayrou proposed eliminating two public holidays to reduce national debt, aiming to lower the deficit to under 4.6% by 2026.
Israel Coalition Tensions: An ultra-Orthodox party announced its intent to leave Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s coalition over military draft disputes, potentially affecting Gaza ceasefire negotiations.