2024-08-13T05:15:43.619Z
Guadeloupe was placed on red alert for thunderstorms and heavy rain as tropical storm Ernesto approaches. The storm is expected to bring intense precipitation and wind gusts up to 100 km/h, leading to potential flooding and landslides.
Saint-Martin and Saint-Barthélemy are on orange alert, with the possibility of worsening conditions. Airports in these areas are closing, and safe shelters are being opened to protect residents.
Thousands of displaced Palestinians in Gaza City are enduring severe winter conditions, lacking basic necessities and facing ongoing military operations.
Following the Syrian opposition's control of Damascus, President Bashar al-Assad's escape to Russia has led to a mass exodus of officials and heightened tensions within the regime.
European cities are witnessing widespread protests against Israeli actions in Gaza, with demonstrators calling for urgent international intervention and denouncing the humanitarian crisis affecting Palestinians.
The US military has conducted air strikes against Houthi military installations in Sanaa, Yemen, targeting missile storage and command facilities amid escalating tensions following recent missile attacks on Israel.
The Israeli military has intensified operations in the West Bank, leading to clashes and arrests, while settlers have escalated their attacks on Palestinian villages, contributing to a worsening humanitarian crisis.
The recent collapse of the Assad regime in Syria signifies a notable decline in Iranian influence in the region, impacting its relationships in both Syria and Lebanon.
