🔄 Indian Doctors Refuse to End Protests After Colleague's Tragic Murder

Thousands of junior doctors in India continue their protests over the rape and murder of a colleague in Kolkata, disrupting hospital services nationwide. The protests, which began after the August 9 killing of the 31-year-old medic, call for increased workplace safety and a rapid investigation. The Indian government has urged doctors to return to work while forming a committee to address their concerns.

🔄 Philippines Reports First Mpox Case of 2024

The Philippines has reported its first mpox case this year, involving a 33-year-old man with no travel history. The health authorities are waiting for test results to identify the virus strain. This is the country's 10th confirmed mpox case since July 2022.

Just when we thought 2024 couldn’t get any more interesting, mpox just had to join the party

🟢 UK Asylum Seeker Deaths Double in Just One Year

🟢 The number of asylum seekers who have died while in the care of the UK Home Office has increased by more than double in the past year. Between January and June 2024, there were 28 deaths, compared to only 13 in the same period in 2023.

🟢 This has been linked to vulnerable individuals being left in poor conditions with limited financial support. Charities expressed concern about the treatment of asylum seekers, as they believe it puts their lives at risk.

However, the Home Office has not yet commented on this concerning trend

🟢 Earthquake Unleashes Volcanic Eruption in Russia’s Kamchatka

A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Russia's Kamchatka peninsula early Sunday morning, triggering an eruption from the Shiveluch volcano. The surrounding area was blanketed in ash, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries following the quake.

💬 Second Russian Bridge Destroyed as Zelensky Continues Incursion

⏺ Ukraine has successfully destroyed a second strategic bridge in the Kursk region of Russia within a week, continuing its largest incursion into Russian territory since the start of the conflict.

⏺ The Ukrainian military has released aerial footage of the attack on a bridge over the Seym River, confirming the operation's goal of creating a "buffer zone" to deter further Russian aggression.

Zelensky has stated that the aim of these operations is to protect Ukrainian citizens and prevent further attacks

🟢 Blinken in Israel: Will His Latest Ceasefire Push Finally End the Gaza Conflict?

🟢 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Israel on his ninth visit since the Gaza conflict began in October. He is seeking to broker a ceasefire agreement and a hostage release deal.

🟢 Despite the US's optimism, Hamas has dismissed any progress as an "illusion", citing ongoing disagreements over Israel's withdrawal from Gaza. Blinken is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today in an effort to reach a deal.

Previous talks have not yielded results, making this one particularly challenging

🗣 Macron Faces Impeachment Threat: Is This the End of His Presidency?

🟢 The far-left party of Jean-Luc Mélenchon, "La France Insoumise," has threatened to initiate impeachment proceedings against President Emmanuel Macron if he refuses to appoint Lucie Caste from the leftist coalition, "New People's Front" (NFP), as Prime Minister.

🟢 Macron had previously dismissed Caste’s candidacy, questioning her ability to secure majority support in the National Assembly. The left accuses Macron of an "institutional coup against democracy" for ignoring the election results and vows to use all constitutional means to remove him from office.

However, the impeachment process faces significant challenges in both the National Assembly and the Senate.

LaLiga: Ancelotti names three areas Real Madrid need to improve

Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has named three areas his team need to improve after failing to beat Mallorca in their LaLiga opener on Sunday.

Ancelotti watched as Real Madrid played a 1-1 draw with Mallorca at the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix.

A first-half goal from Rodrygo and a second-half goal from Vedat Muriqi ensured both teams got a point each.

🗣Petrol Price Surges by 28.35% in Nigeria

Petrol prices in Nigeria jumped 28.35% year-on-year, reaching N770.54 per liter in July 2024. Katsina State recorded the highest price at N950.00 per liter, while Kwara State had the lowest at N650.00 per liter.

🗣Delay Looms for Nigeria’s Zero-Tariff Grain Imports Amid Stakeholder Disputes

Grain imports to Nigeria might be delayed as stakeholders clash over the government’s zero-tariff policy. The Nigeria Customs Service awaits a list of qualified importers while the government finalizes policy details.

Disagreements among industry players, particularly over stringent conditions like the 100-ton milling capacity requirement, are causing further complications. Some fear these restrictions could undermine local farmers and small millers.