In the southern town of Rafah, which now hosts over half of Gaza’s population, the situation is dire. The town's makeshift shelters are overflowing, with families huddled in tents or simply exposed to the elements.
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About The Author
Harshita is a sub-editor at Outlook India. She works for the news desk and covers national as well all international news.
The detention of Sonam Wangchuk and other Ladakhi protesters has escalated tensions between Ladakhis and the central government sparking the ‘Ladakh Bandh.’ Rahul Gandhi has raised his voice in support of Ladakh and criticized the government for the detention.
The Coldplay concert ticket scenario has led to an intensified controversy in the country as Mumbai Police has issued a second summon to BookMyShow CEO and technical head. Following the outrage, Shiv Sena has also written to the Chief Minister and demanded a probe into the matter.
Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir are undergoing assembly elections and party leaders are addressing rallies to support their candidates. The first phase of polls has already been concluded in J&K on September 18 and the second is scheduled for September 25. Haryana polls are scheduled to be held on October 5.
Anura Dissanayake's victory is a historic moment for his party, Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna, as he becomes the first Marxist leader to assume the presidency in Sri Lanka. This represents a broader shift within Sri Lankan politics.
French Prime Minister Barnier announced the new cabinet after weeks of political uncertainty. The new government includes both centrist and rightist members as the government is in alliance.
BJP chief JP Nadda released its manifesto ahead of Haryana assembly polls on Thursday in Rohtak. The manifesto focuses on employment creation, education, healthcare, and more.
The union cabinet approved 'One Nation On Election' on Wednesday. The move has sparked strong reactions from the opposition.
Lebanese militia Hezbollah has openly blamed Israel for the deadly pagers explosion on Tuesday. The Taiwanese company, whose brand logo were on the exploded pagers, has denied responsibility and said that the devices were manufactured in Europe.
A series of explosions of handheld pagers left thousands injured and twelve dead in Beirut suburbs and Damascus. Lebanon intelligence and Hezbollah officials are suspecting Israel's involvement in the explosions.
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