Here is a summary of the last 24 hours of World News:
- Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza: Israeli strikes hit the Holy Family Catholic Church compound in Gaza City, killing at least three and injuring six, with the Israeli military reviewing the incident.
MORE INFORMATION - Syria Violence Escalates: Clashes between Bedouin fighters, Syrian forces, and Druze militias in Sweida continued, with Israeli airstrikes targeting Damascus, prompting a truce.
MORE INFORMATION - EU Sanctions on Russian Oil: The European Union imposed sanctions on a Russian oil refinery in India and lowered the oil price cap to counter Russia’s war in Ukraine.
MORE INFORMATION - UK Voting Age Lowered: The British government announced plans to lower the voting age to 16, aiming to expand voting rights before the next general election.
MORE INFORMATION - Ukraine Appoints New Prime Minister: Yuliia Svyrydenko was appointed as Ukraine’s new prime minister, marking the first leadership change since Russia’s 2022 invasion.
MORE INFORMATION - Wildfire Near Madrid: An uncontrolled wildfire burned outside Madrid, sending a large smoke cloud over the Spanish capital.
MORE INFORMATION - Cambodia Cybercrime Crackdown: Cambodian authorities arrested 1,000 people following Prime Minister Hun Manet’s order to target cybercrime operations.
MORE INFORMATION - India’s New Diving Vessel: India commissioned its first indigenously built Diving Support Vessel, Nistar, marking a significant maritime achievement.
MORE INFORMATION - South Korea Court Ruling: South Korea’s top court upheld the acquittal of Samsung Chairman Lee Jae-yong on financial crime charges related to a 2015 merger.
MORE INFORMATION - Earthquake Activity: A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Shahrud, Iran, and a 5.2-magnitude quake hit near Isangel, Vanuatu, with no major damage reported.
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