Global News Highlights from the Last 24 Hours (October 3, 2024)

🌍 Global News Highlights from the Last 24 Hours (October 3, 2024)

1. Middle East Escalation: 🇮🇱 Israeli airstrikes continue to devastate central Beirut, targeting Hezbollah positions near Lebanon's Parliament. At least nine people, including health workers, have died in these attacks. The use of white phosphorus munitions has raised serious international concerns. Over 1.2 million civilians have been displaced due to the escalating conflict, while Hezbollah claims to have destroyed three Israeli tanks. 🚀

2. Hurricane Helene’s Devastation: 🌪️ Vice President Kamala Harris toured storm-ravaged areas in Georgia after Hurricane Helene, which has claimed 190 lives so far. The southeastern U.S. is grappling with widespread power outages, water shortages, and missing residents. As FEMA struggles with depleted funds, President Biden considers recalling Congress to address the crisis. ⚡

3. Iran-Israel Tensions: ⚔️ Israel has threatened further military action against Iran after Tehran fired missiles at Israeli bases. Despite U.S. support for Israel's defense, President Biden expressed opposition to strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. Iran's leaders emphasize their quest for peace, but tensions remain dangerously high.

4. October Heatwave: 🔥 A historic heatwave grips the western U.S., with Phoenix hitting 113°F—the hottest October day on record. This follows the hottest summer experienced by many U.S. cities. Millions of people remain under heat advisories as the region braces for more scorching days. ☀️

Sources:

• Just Security
• Democracy Now