Global Tensions and Environmental Challenges: A World News Round-Up

World news includes Ukraine seeking international response to North Korean aid to Russia, Georgia's President promoting EU ties, BHP facing a lawsuit over Brazilian dam disaster, Prabowo's presidency in Indonesia with anti-corruption focus, Cuba's grid collapse, Lebanese tensions, U.S. investigating Israeli plans leak, Trump and Harris campaigning, and U.S.-Canadian naval actions in Taiwan Strait.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 21-10-2024 05:24 IST | Created: 21-10-2024 05:24 IST
Global Tensions and Environmental Challenges: A World News Round-Up
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In a turbulent week of world events, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged a decisive global response to North Korea's growing involvement in the conflict with Russia. He cited clear evidence of North Korean military support amid the ongoing warfare.

On another continent, Georgia's President Salome Zourabichvili championed a pro-EU stance at a major opposition rally in Tbilisi, as the country prepares for its next parliamentary election. The rally emphasized Georgia's trajectory towards European integration.

Meanwhile, the spotlight in London turns to a significant legal battle as BHP faces a $47 billion lawsuit over the devastating 2015 Mariana dam collapse in Brazil. Over 600,000 Brazilians and numerous organizations seek justice for the catastrophic environmental disaster.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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