Global Current Events: Highlights from Around the World

This summary highlights various major global news events: Sri Lanka's President Dissanayake's vows for change, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, an assassination attempt on Trump, Zelenskiy's diplomatic mission to the US, casualties in Kursk conflict, IRGC's device ban, India's mpox case, Lebanon's conflict, the Trump assassination attempt suspect in court, and Africa's mpox outbreak.

A new president in Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, promises major changes as the nation battles a grave economic crisis. Voters placed their trust in his anti-corruption pledge and his plan for economic recovery.

In Gaza, Israeli airstrikes killed 10 Palestinians amidst harsh weather, worsening the situation for displaced residents. With international focus also on Lebanon and northern Israel, the conflict has now lasted nearly a year.

U.S. prosecutors revealed that the suspect in a second assassination attempt on Donald Trump frequently visited his golf course and residence. Evidence includes a list of Trump's expected locations and dates.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy plans to visit the U.S. with a 'victory plan' for the ongoing conflict with Russia. He aims to gain support regardless of the outcome of the upcoming U.S. election.

Russia reported 56 civilian casualties in Ukraine's incursion into the Kursk region, continuing since early August. Ukrainian forces continue their presence in the conflict zone.

Following an attack on Hezbollah, Iran's Revolutionary Guards banned communication devices among its members. A large-scale inspection of these devices, mostly from China and Russia, is underway.

India confirmed its first mpox case from the clade 1b variant in Kerala, a new fast-spreading strain. This marks an important health development in the region.

Lebanon reported heavy casualties from Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah targets, the highest single-day toll in nearly a year. Citizens have been warned to evacuate areas with Hezbollah activity.

Ryan Routh faces court for an assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Routh allegedly pointed a rifle at Trump while he was golfing in West Palm Beach.

WHO reported almost 30,000 suspected mpox cases in Africa, mainly in Congo, where testing supplies are depleted. Burundi is also experiencing rising cases.

(With inputs from agencies.)