World News Briefs: From Hurricanes to International Conflicts

Summarizing current world news briefs: Hurricane Ernesto intensifies, Russia launches ballistic missile on Kyiv, Pro-Palestinian delegates push for Israel arms embargo at Democratic convention, Hamas rejects Gaza ceasefire proposal, and protests erupt over Indian doctor's rape and murder. Additionally, geopolitical conflicts in Ukraine and Sudan are highlighted.

Hurricane Ernesto regained strength on Sunday, causing hazardous rip currents along U.S. East Coast and Canada, as per the U.S. National Hurricane Center. Further intensification is anticipated over the next 12 hours before it weakens.

Russia conducted its third ballistic missile attack on Kyiv this month, but most projectiles were intercepted, according to Kyiv's military administration. The attack followed a pattern with six-day intervals.

Pro-Palestinian delegates aim to alter the Democratic platform by advocating for an arms embargo on Israel at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where Vice President Kamala Harris will be nominated for president.

The Palestinian group Hamas criticized a new Gaza ceasefire proposal, stating it aligns too closely with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's demands. The statement came during U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken's visit to Israel to mediate negotiations.

Ukraine reported destroying another key bridge in Russia's Kursk region to disrupt Russian supply routes. The maneuver follows Ukraine's significant territorial gains in Kursk since early August.

Israel is investigating allegations of sexual abuse of a Palestinian prisoner by its soldiers, committing to abide by international legal standards, as confirmed by the foreign affairs ministry.

Sudan's government is set to meet U.S. and Egyptian mediators in Cairo to discuss peace talks, amid ongoing conflict with the paramilitary RSF.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's efforts for a Gaza ceasefire were criticized by Hamas, claiming Israeli actions impede progress and endanger hostages.

Protests persist in India over the rape and murder of a junior doctor, despite the end of a national doctors' strike. The incident has sparked widespread outrage.

Russia dismissed a report of upcoming indirect talks with Ukraine on halting strikes on civil infrastructure, denying any such negotiations.

(With inputs from agencies.)