Africa
Mali halts diplomatic relations with Ukraine
Officials in Mali say the country has cut diplomatic relations with Ukraine. Recently, a military official suggested Kyiv played a role in deadly fighting near the Algerian border last month. The incident resulted in the death of dozens of Malian soldiers who were killed while clashing with Tuareg separatist rebels and fighters linked to al-Qaeda. Ukraine officials said the rebels had been given the information necessary to conduct the attacks.
Suicide attacker targets Somalia beach
At least 32 people were killed during a suicide attack at a beach in Somalia. The militant group al-Shabab claimed responsibility for the attack. Images showed a large number of dead bodies and wounded people. Al-Shabab holds power over parts of southern and central Somalia. The group is linked to al-Qaeda.
Asia
Bangladesh prime minister leaves country
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has left the country in order to be in a “safer place.” Recently, there have been weeks of deadly anti-government protests, and thousands of people stormed Hasina’s official residence, calling for her to step down. Protesters in Bangladesh originally began demanding to abolish quotas in civil service jobs, but now, protests have escalated into a mass anti-government movement.
Landslide buries hundreds in India
Officials in India are searching for more than 200 people who went missing after landslides. At least 196 people were killed in the Indian state of Kerala because of the landslides. The incident occurred in the middle of night when most people were sleeping, giving them slim chances to escape. Thousands of people were moved to relief camps to avoid disaster areas.
Europe
Ukraine receives fighter jets
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that the country has received its first American F-16 fighter jets. NATO countries have pledged 65 F-16 jets to the country to help in its defense against Russia. Gaining the jets marks is an important milestone in improving Ukraine’s air force. The country had been previously using old Soviet-era jets.
Greece works to combat goat plague
Officials in Greece have banned the transportation of sheep and goats to try to contain goat plague. The virus can kill between 80-100 percent of infected animals, but does not affect humans. Since the disease first entered the country in July, at least 7,000 animals have been culled in Greece.
Latin America
Mexican journalist killed
Alejandro Martinez, a Mexican journalist who was under police protection, was killed in the central state of Guanajuato. Martinez was attacked by unknown gunmen and died in a hospital from bullet wounds. He was known as “The son of the Lone Ranger” and ran a popular news outlet on Facebook. Martinez had been under police protection since 2022.
