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Iraqi security forces inspect the wreckage of an armed drone intercepted by Iraq's air defenses in Kirkuk, Iraq, on August 29, 2024. In Summary: A US-led operation in western Iraq has resulted in the deaths of 15 Islamic State operatives. The mission aimed at disrupting and degrading the group's leadership. Seven US soldiers were injured, with their conditions not life-threatening, according to a US defense official. This operation follows recent IS-linked attacks in Europe, including incidents in Germany and Austria. In a significant joint operation, US and Iraqi forces have killed 15 Islamic State (IS) operatives in western Iraq. The raid, which took place early Thursday morning, was described by US Central Command (Centcom) as targeting key members of IS leadership. C...

Volodymyr Zelensky addresses the media in front of an F-16 fighter jet during Ukrainian Air Forces Day on August 4. IMAGE: Getty Images In Summary: President Volodymyr Zelensky has removed Air Force Commander Lt Gen Mykola Oleshchuk after the crash of an F-16 jet, raising questions within Ukraine. The F-16, a critical asset provided by Western allies, crashed earlier this week, with investigations ongoing into the cause of the incident. President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the commander of Ukraine's Air Force, Lt Gen Mykola Oleshchuk, following the tragic crash of one of the country's newly acquired F-16 fighter jets. The jet, which was part of a batch delivered by Ukraine's Western allies, went down on Monday during a Russian missile barrage, resulting in the death...

File image of U.S. President Joe Biden. Photo: Getty Images In Summary: The United States has the highest external debt in the world, followed by Japan and other major economies. Several African nations, including Egypt and Kenya, are among the biggest debtors to the IMF and China. African countries face significant debt challenges, with Egypt leading in IMF debt and Angola in Chinese debt. United States and Japan Lead Global Debt Rankings: The United States and Japan rank as the top countries with the highest debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratios. According to the US Department of the Treasury, as of March 2024, the United States held an external debt of $26.47 trillion, surpassing $25.98 trillion from the previous quarter. The US also recorded a budget d...

People walk past vandalized cars at Mohammadpur Police Station in Dhaka, Bangladesh, following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on August 6, 2024. IMAGE: REUTERS In Summary: President Mohammed Shahabuddin dissolves parliament, paving the way for an interim government. The move came in response to threats from student protesters who had vowed to continue their demonstrations if parliament was not dissolved. On Tuesday, Bangladesh's President Mohammed Shahabuddin dissolved parliament, initiating the formation of an interim government. This decision came a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country following a violent crackdown on a student-led uprising. An army member stands guard as people gather at the Parliament entrance ...

Foreign Secretary David Lammy (right) and Defence Secretary John Healey (left) met with Lebanese PM Najib Mikati (center) in Beirut last night. IMAGE: Reuters In Summary: Foreign Secretary David Lammy calls for calm amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel. The UK advises its citizens to leave Lebanon due to escalating border clashes. David Lammy has urged Iran and Israel to "avoid miscalculation" as tensions rise following the killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. Visiting Lebanon alongside Defence Secretary John Healey, Lammy met with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati to discuss the volatile situation. The UK Foreign Office has advised all British citizens to leave Lebanon, warning they risk "becoming trapped in a warzone" due to mounting...