Here is a summary of the last 24 hours of World News:
- Middle East Tensions: Israeli shelling near Rafah in Gaza killed over 60 Palestinians, according to local officials, targeting areas near aid truck entry points. The Trump administration’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, is set to visit the Middle East to negotiate a potential Israel-Hamas ceasefire.
MORE INFORMATION - South Korea Plane Crash Investigation: Initial findings from the Jeju Air crash in South Korea indicate both engines suffered bird strikes, but pilots mistakenly shut off the less-damaged engine, contributing to the crash that killed 179 people.
MORE INFORMATION - Bangladesh School Jet Crash: A Bangladeshi air force jet crashed into a school in Dhaka, killing at least 27 people, mostly students, prompting demands for answers and improved safety measures.
MORE INFORMATION - Japan-US Trade Deal: President Trump announced a new trade agreement with Japan, imposing a 15% tariff on Japanese goods, with EU leaders meeting in Tokyo to discuss further trade implications.
MORE INFORMATION - Syria Sectarian Violence: Sectarian clashes in Sweida, Syria, resulted in 1,426 deaths, mostly civilians, amid ongoing regional instability, with eight men, including an American, reported killed in related violence.
MORE INFORMATION - China Hydropower Project: China began construction on a $170 billion hydropower project, touted as the world’s largest, capable of generating enough electricity to power Britain annually.
MORE INFORMATION - UK Migrant Protests: Protests erupted outside a hotel housing asylum seekers near London, fueled by anger over a migrant accused of sexual assault, marking the second such incident in four days.
MORE INFORMATION - Venezuela Economic Strain: Inflation surged in Venezuela under renewed US sanctions, with authorities attempting to control the worsening financial crisis.
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