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Gaza has been in the spotlight since Israel’s constant assault on the enclave in retaliation to the October 7 Hamas attack . But less than 100 kilometres away, even the West Bank has been facing the wrath of the Jewish nation. The situation escalated when the Israeli Defense Forces launched its largest military operation in years earlier this week.
In the US, as the presidential election nears, campaigns are hotting up. Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz gave their first big interview to CNN on Thursday. Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s Arlington visit turned controversial.
In South Asia, turmoil grips India’s neighbourhood. Bangladesh saw protests earlier in the week and was battling floods , which it blames New Delhi for. In Pakistan, there have been multiple attacks in the Balochistan province.
We talk about all this and more in our weekly wrap of explainers from around the world.
1. Like Gaza, Israel is also targeting the West Bank. The Israeli military launched its largest offensive in the area in 20 years on Wednesday, killing at least 15 Palestinians. Since the war began, 600 have been killed in the area by the Israeli forces. What is this land on the Bank of River Jordan to Israel’s east? And what’s behind the latest raids? We explain .
2. The next few months will be hectic for Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz. Amid campaigns, the two gave an interview to CNN, their first since the Democratic National Convention. What did they talk about? What did the US vice president say about her rival Donald Trump? Here’s a recap .
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More Shorts3. Since Sheikh Hasina fled to India, Bangladeshis have been furious with New Delhi. On Monday (August 26), protests erupted at a visa centre in Dhaka over delays. That’s not all. The embattled neighbour is facing floods and believes India is responsible, a claim denied by its Ministry of External Affairs. We take a look at how the anti-India sentiment is surging in the country.
4. Violence continues to grip Pakistan’s restive southwest. Dozens have been killed in attacks by separatists in Balochistan . The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has been attacking police stations, railway lines, and vehicles on highways in what officials said was the most widespread assault by the insurgent group in years. What is this group? And what’s going on in the region? We explain .
5. A foreign degree is much coveted. It’s a big dream for many Indian students. But several countries in the West are now imposing restrictions. Australia has announced plans to cap the number of new international students at 2.7 lakh for the calendar year 2025. While New Zealand has doubled its visa fees, Canada has changed its policies, leaving 70,000 international students facing deportation. The UK and Poland are also tightening rules. Studying abroad then is not only becoming more expensive but also more difficult. Here’s the complete story .
Canada is angering India again by threatening to deport Indian students.https://t.co/ClMahNw3SA
— Derek J. Grossman (@DerekJGrossman) August 30, 2024
6. One of the biggest mysteries of the modern era is the disappearance of the Malaysian Airlines flight MH370. The plane, which took off from Kuala Lumpur with 227 passengers and 12 crew members on board, went off the radar. There was no trace found of the aircraft, no bodies of passengers.
Now an Australian scientist claims to have solved the mystery. Here’s what he says .
7. Talking about vanishing, will men disappear from Earth? Will the planet be dominated only by women? A recent study talks about the shrinking Y chromosomes, the genetic key that unlocks male-specific traits. We take a look at what the research reveals and what this means for the future of man.
Happy Sunday! Hope you enjoy our recommendations. And if you like the way we explain the news come back for more .
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