World in Crisis: Global News Highlights

A summary of global news includes a deadly car ramming attack in China, a U.S. contractor held liable for torture in Iraq, Netanyahu's message to Iranians, tensions between Israel and Lebanon, and Justin Welby's resignation as Archbishop of Canterbury. These events highlight geopolitical tensions and human rights issues.

In a recent spate of global news, a driver in southern China executed a horrific car ramming attack, killing 35 and injuring 43 others, marking one of China's deadliest incidents. The authorities delayed disclosing the event that occurred in Zhuhai, near Macau.

Meanwhile, a U.S. jury has found defense contractor CACI International liable for torturing Iraqi detainees at the notorious Abu Ghraib prison. The Virginia-based company must pay $42 million in damages to three plaintiffs, shedding light on grave human rights violations.

On the political front, Israeli PM Netanyahu addressed Iranian citizens, suggesting their government fears them more than external threats like Israel. Concurrently, Israel's military launched heavy airstrikes on Hezbollah-controlled areas in Lebanon, resulting in significant casualties.

(With inputs from agencies.)