Current World News Briefs: Political Turmoil, Natural Disasters, and Global Conflicts
This summary covers major global events: VP Kamala Harris's fundraising efforts, wildfires in Canada, Israeli settlers' alliances with U.S. Republicans, Cyprus's divided commemorations, Trump's gunshot wound and foreign relations, Israeli airstrikes in Yemen, and Bangladesh's curfew enforced due to deadly job quota protests.
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U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris spearheaded efforts for Biden's re-election in Massachusetts despite internal party pressures. 'We are going to win this election,' she asserted.
Wildfires in Alberta and British Columbia compelled evacuations, with significant threats to public safety and infrastructure.
Israeli settlers are fortifying relations with U.S. Republicans to counter international pressure for a sovereign Palestinian state. Senator Mike Lee was hosted by settler Ruth Lieberman.
Greek and Turkish Cypriots displayed contrasting emotions, marking 50 years since Turkey's invasion.
Former President Trump revealed he received a 'beautiful note' from Xi Jinping following an assassination attempt that left him with a serious ear injury. His former physician detailed the wound's severity.
Israeli jets conducted retaliatory strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen after a drone attack on Tel Aviv.
At a rally, Trump mocked Democrats and compared Nancy Pelosi to a 'dog.'
The U.S. is reevaluating its Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter project due to escalating costs and evolving threats, primarily from China.
Bangladesh imposed a curfew after violent student protests over job quotas, resulting in over 114 deaths during the week.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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