Pamilerin Adebayo, our intern from Redeemers University, Ede compiles reports on recent happenings globally for last week.
Israel: Worry over fighting in Gaza
Israel is having a lot of problems because of the fighting in Gaza. The situation in Israel is still very tense. There is a lot of action going on in Israel. Many countries are trying to help Israel and Gaza make peace.
People are getting worried about the people living in Gaza. They do not have food and other important things in Gaza. Leaders from countries and organizations are saying that Gaza needs more help. They want to make sure the people in Gaza have what they need.
The fighting in Israel is also a deal for other countries. It is affecting how Israel gets along with countries in the Middle East. It is also making things difficult between Israel and other countries like Iran and the United States. Israel is still a concern, for everyone.
India: Independence Day celebrated
India celebrated its Independence Day on 15 August. The celebration was especially important in Jammu and Kashmir, where security remains a major concern.
Kashmir continued to be an important political issue because of questions about statehood and India’s relationship with Pakistan. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah again called for the region’s statehood to be restored.
India was also affected by the situation in the Middle East, especially because problems around the Strait of Hormuz affected oil prices and energy supplies.
United States: Disagreement with Iran persist
The United States continued its disagreement with Iran, especially over the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump increased pressure on Iran. The situation caused concerns about higher oil and fuel prices.
Another issue was President Trump’s plan to build a large ballroom at the White House. There was a legal disagreement over whether the construction had the required approval.
The U.S. economy was also being watched because some economic figures showed weaker consumer confidence and spending.
China: Mass evacuated over bad weather
China faced serious bad weather, including heavy rainfall, flooding and landslides. Typhoon Dolphin also caused concern, and more than one million people were evacuated from affected areas.
President Xi Jinping called for better preparation for floods and other natural disasters.
The situation also increased discussions about climate change and the need for China to prepare its cities and people for more extreme weather.
Russia: Ukraine attacks region, oil refinery
The Russia-Ukraine war continued to be one of the major international stories.
On 10 August, Ukraine carried out a major drone attack on areas in Russia’s Tatarstan region, including an oil refinery. The attack caused deaths and injuries and showed that Ukraine could attack targets far inside Russia.
Fighting between Russia and Ukraine continued in different areas. Ukraine also reported some progress in the Oleksandrivka area.
Russia was also accused of increasing online disinformation in Poland, especially around disagreements between Poland and Ukraine.
