Global News Roundup: Key Developments from Around the World

Today's major news stories include Kamala Harris's promises on migration and weapons for Israel, the UN's polio vaccination campaign in Gaza, the COP29 finance goal disagreements, and various international incidents including a typhoon in Japan and political turmoil in Thailand.

Today's major news stories bring a diverse array of global issues to the forefront. Kamala Harris, in a CNN interview, vowed a tougher approach on migration and continued support for Israel's weapon needs. This marks her first major interview since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee.

In Gaza, United Nations officials are laying the groundwork for a polio vaccination campaign, navigating the difficult task amidst ongoing conflicts. The World Health Organization aims to vaccinate 90% of children despite immense challenges posed by the prolonged war.

As the annual COP29 UN climate negotiations approach, countries remain divided on creating a new funding target to aid developing nations in combating climate change. A U.N. document highlights existing disparities, underscoring the complexity of reaching an agreement.

Elsewhere, Ukraine is working with U.S. partners to investigate an F-16 crash while Typhoon Shanshan wreaks havoc in Japan, causing casualties and disrupting daily life. Political tensions rise in Thailand as 44 members of the Move Forward party face a new anti-graft investigation.

Rounding up the global news, far-right AfD eyes victory in Germany's eastern state elections, Kremlin denies any deals with Telegram's CEO, and Israeli forces conduct a significant operation in the West Bank.

(With inputs from agencies.)