Global Headlines: Vax Urgency, Cemetery Controversy, and Conflict Zones

This material provides a comprehensive overview of current world events. UNICEF calls for emergency Mpox vaccines, Kamala Harris criticizes Trump's Arlington visit, and Israeli strikes in Gaza claim lives. Other reports cover Typhoon Shanshan's impact in Japan, Zelenskiy's appeal to the US, and a tragic yacht disaster off Sicily.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 01-09-2024 05:25 IST | Created: 01-09-2024 05:25 IST
Global Headlines: Vax Urgency, Cemetery Controversy, and Conflict Zones
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UNICEF has issued an emergency tender for mpox vaccines in collaboration with Gavi, Africa CDC, and WHO, aiming to secure up to 12 million doses by 2025 depending on production capacity.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris criticized Donald Trump for what she called a 'disrespectful political stunt' after his visit to Arlington Cemetery appeared in a campaign video.

Israeli strikes killed at least 48 in Gaza on Saturday, amid preparations for a UN-led polio vaccination campaign. The UN aims to vaccinate 640,000 children with agreed daily eight-hour ceasefire periods.

Typhoon Shanshan has left at least six dead in Japan, causing torrential rains, landslides, and floods. Footage showed severe damage, including homes with roofs torn off and flooded roads.

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy urged the US to allow deeper strikes into Russia, pushing for expanded use of US-supplied military aid. Washington has provided over $50 billion in aid but restricts its use to Ukrainian territory.

A crew member recounted the tragedy off Sicily where British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and six others perished after a storm sank their yacht. Efforts to save those onboard were detailed in a report by Ansa.

A Mexican judge halted the discussion of a controversial judicial reform in Congress, pushed by President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, which has generated tension with the US and investors.

Russia reported that five people were killed and 46 injured in a Ukrainian strike on Belgorod. Among the injured, 37 were hospitalized.

Clashes erupted between Israeli troops and Palestinian fighters in Jenin, with drones and helicopters active in the area. Israeli forces searched around Jewish settlements following security incidents.

Israel announced the discovery of unidentified bodies in Gaza, urging the public to avoid speculation as identification processes continue.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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