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29th OCT 2024

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28TH OCTOBER 2024

1. Middle East Conflict: Israeli Airstrike on Iran and UN Security Council Meeting

Israel launched multiple airstrikes on Iranian military targets, including missile production facilities, following Iran's ballistic missile attack on Israeli territory on October 1. This marked one of the most severe escalations between the two nations in recent years. In response, the UN Security Council scheduled an emergency session after Iran, supported by countries like China and Russia, called for international intervention. Iran labeled the airstrikes a violation of international law and reserved the right to retaliate at a "legitimate time"

2. Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan

The Sudanese civil war, ongoing since April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has left nearly 25 million people in desperate need of assistance. The conflict, compounded by flooding and drought, has led to a critical food shortage and hindered access to medical and humanitarian aid. UN Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted the grave humanitarian situation, describing it as a "nightmare of violence, hunger, disease, and displacement"
3. UN Report on Global Climate Action Deficits

A newly released UN report criticizes the climate action commitments of several countries, describing them as far from adequate to curb the rising impacts of climate change. The report underscores a pressing need for enhanced global efforts to meet emission reduction goals and limit global warming. The UN’s call is directed at nations to adopt more rigorous, science-backed policies to prevent further environmental degradation and protect vulnerable ecosystems
4. Hijab Ban in France Faces International Backlash

France’s recent ban on hijabs in sports has drawn criticism from international human rights advocates, who argue that the policy is discriminatory and infringes on religious freedoms. The ban affects Muslim women and girls, barring them from participating in sports while wearing hijabs, which critics say violates the right to cultural and religious expression. UN experts have requested France to reconsider the policy, sparking discussions on the balance between secularism and religious freedoms in Europe
5. Tropical Storm Trami's Impact in Southeast Asia

Tropical Storm Trami struck Vietnam after causing widespread devastation in the Philippines, where it resulted in at least 80 deaths, injuries, and extensive flooding. Vietnamese authorities prepared for further flooding and landslides, as Trami brought heavy rainfall and high winds to central regions around Da Nang. The storm prompted airport closures and displaced numerous residents, highlighting the persistent challenges posed by extreme weather events in the region

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CURRENT AFFAIRS

28TH OCTOBER 2024

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