Israeli Strike in Qatar Draws Global Outcry
In a significant escalation, Israel has launched an attack on Hamas leadership in Doha, the capital of Qatar, an act that has drawn widespread global condemnation. The strike reportedly killed five Hamas members, including the son of a senior leader, and a member of Qatar's security forces. Qatar has vehemently denounced the "cowardly" attack, stating there was no prior warning from the United States. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly confirmed Israel's responsibility, indicating a continuation of such operations. The incident has raised serious concerns about violations of international law and the future of Qatar's mediation role in ceasefire talks.
Nepal Plunges into Political Crisis Amidst Protests
Nepal is experiencing severe political upheaval after Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday, facing massive anti-government protests. The demonstrations, fueled by a ban on social media platforms and accusations of corruption, turned deadly, with reports of 19 fatalities and over 300 injuries. Protesters stormed the parliament premises and set government buildings, courts, party offices, police stations, and politicians' homes on fire. Security forces have been deployed, and the Nepal Army is expected to take charge of security. The government has since lifted the social media ban in an attempt to quell the unrest.
Gaza Conflict Intensifies with New Evacuation Orders
The Israeli military has urged a full evacuation of Gaza City, its largest-ever evacuation order, ahead of an expanded military operation in the northern Gaza Strip. This comes as Israeli forces continue their assault on Gaza, with at least 52 people killed, including nine individuals seeking food aid, on Tuesday alone. Since October 2023, the war on Gaza has resulted in at least 64,605 deaths and 163,319 injuries. Reports also indicate that six more Palestinians have died of starvation in the past 24 hours due to Israel's blockade.
French Government Collapses After Confidence Vote
In France, Prime Minister François Bayrou's minority government has collapsed after losing a crucial confidence vote in the country's lower house of parliament. Bayrou, who had been in office for less than a year, had called the vote himself, betting on parliamentary support for his controversial plan to cut 44 billion euros in spending next year. This development plunges France into a fresh political crisis.
New Ebola Outbreak Reported in Congo
A new Ebola outbreak has been reported in the Kasai province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. So far, 28 cases and 15 deaths have been reported in this latest outbreak.