GLOBAL NEWS HUNT

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TODAY'S THE HEADLINES

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1. Middle East Tensions Escalate After Israeli Strike on Iranian Embassy in Syria




   - Iran has vowed retaliation after an Israeli airstrike destroyed part of its embassy in Damascus, killing several senior Iranian military officials.  

   - The U.S. and EU are urging de-escalation, fearing a wider regional conflict involving Hezbollah and Yemen’s Houthis.  


*2. Ukraine War: Russia Intensifies Offensive Ahead of Western Aid Arrival

   - Russian forces are pushing hard in eastern Ukraine, attempting to seize more territory before U.S. and European military aid reaches the front lines.  

   - Ukraine reports heavy fighting near Avdiivka and Chasiv Yar, with ammunition shortages still a critical issue.  


3. Taiwan Earthquake Death Toll Rises; Rescue Efforts Continue



   - The death toll from Taiwan’s 7.4-magnitude earthquake has surpassed **20**, with hundreds injured and dozens still missing.  

   - International aid teams are assisting in rescue operations, particularly in Hualien, where buildings collapsed.  

4. U.S. Presidential Election 2024: Biden and Trump Gear Up for Rematch

   - President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have officially secured enough delegates for their party nominations.  

   - Polls show a tight race, with key battleground states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Arizona in focus.  


5. Global Economic Concerns: IMF Warns of Slow Growth Amid Inflation Pressures

   - The IMF has downgraded global growth forecasts, citing high interest rates, geopolitical instability, and weak demand in China and Europe.  

   - Central banks remain cautious about cutting rates too soon, fearing inflation resurgence.  

*6. Sudan Famine Worsens as War Disrupts Aid**  

   - The UN warns that **millions in Sudan** face starvation due to blocked humanitarian aid amid the civil war between the army and RSF paramilitary forces.  

   - Refugee crises in Chad and South Sudan are worsening as people flee violence and hunger.  


*7. AI Regulation Advances: EU and U.S. Push for Stricter Rules



  

   - The European Parliament has approved the **AI Act**, setting strict guidelines for high-risk AI systems.  

   - The U.S. is also drafting executive orders to regulate AI development, focusing on national security risks.  


### **8. Climate Change: Record Heatwaves Hit Southeast Asia**  

   - Countries like **Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines** are experiencing extreme temperatures, with some areas surpassing **40°C (104°F)**.  

   - Scientists link the heatwaves to El Niño and long-term climate change trends.  


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