World News Highlights: Gaza Ceasefire, Nuclear Strategy, Mpox Alert, Herat's Earthquake

This summary covers significant global news topics including the elusive Gaza ceasefire, U.S. nuclear strategy focusing on China, the WHO's stance on mpox, Argentina's grains ship quarantine, Kamala Harris' fundraising success, and the tragic yacht sinking involving Mike Lynch.

Following is a summary of current world news briefs.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken ended his Middle East trip without securing a Gaza ceasefire deal, despite U.S. mediators hoping a 'bridging proposal' might bridge the negotiation gaps. Talks to end the 10-month-old war paused last week without notable progress.

The White House clarified that President Joe Biden's classified nuclear strategy, approved this year, is not targeted at any single country despite reports of heightened focus on China's nuclear arsenal. This comes as the Arms Control Association notes no shift from the 2022 Nuclear Posture Review prioritizations.

The WHO emphasized that mpox is well-managed and should not be considered 'the new COVID.' WHO Europe Director Hans Kluge urged collective effort in a U.N. briefing to control the virus's spread, distinguishing it from the global pandemic.

An Argentine cargo ship traveling from Santos, Brazil, to pick up soy, was quarantined due to a suspected mpox case, keeping global health authorities on high alert for a more contagious virus variant. The Liberian-flagged ship is stationed in the Parana River.

Kamala Harris has witnessed a fundraising boom with sources saying her election campaign has raised $500 million in a month, reflecting high donor enthusiasm ahead of the November 5 election. This strong financial backing followed her announcement as the Democratic candidate on July 21.

The tragic sinking of a superyacht off Sicily's coast, involving six missing persons including British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his daughter, highlighted a fierce pre-dawn storm. Divers faced difficulty accessing the wreck of the 56-meter Bayesian yacht which carried 22 individuals.

(With inputs from agencies.)