World in Crisis: Tragedies and Tensions Unfold Across the Globe
This summary encapsulates recent global news briefs, touching on a plane crash in Nepal, Typhoon Gaemi's impact on China, US-Vice President Kamala Harris pressing Israel on Gaza, the capture of El Chapo’s son, North Korean cyber espionage, China-India relations, Pentagon’s accounting errors, the UN's call on extreme heat, Canadian wildfires, and Israel's demands on Gaza truce.
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Following is a summary of current world news briefs.
Relatives of 18 dead in Nepal plane crash demand answers
The bereaved relatives of 18 people who perished in a plane crash in Nepal are still awaiting answers regarding the cause of the tragic incident. The crash, occurring during take-off at Kathmandu's airport, has spotlighted Nepal's alarming air safety record.
Typhoon Gaemi hits Chinese seaboard, widespread flooding feared
Typhoon Gaemi has struck southeastern China, stirring fears of severe flooding. With wind gusts reaching 227 km/h, the typhoon is the strongest this year, making landfall in Fujian province after ravaging Taiwan.
Harris presses Netanyahu over humanitarian situation in Gaza: 'I will not be silent'
In a direct appeal, US Vice President Kamala Harris pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Harris voiced grave concerns over human suffering while underscoring Israel's right to self-defense.
(With inputs from agencies.)