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The devastating landslides that struck Wayanad on July 30 have resulted in the deaths of around 300 people and injuries to over 250. Many individuals remain missing, and the situation remains critical.

The recent assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, widely attributed to Israeli operations, has left Hamas in a critical juncture as it navigates a grueling conflict in Gaza that began with the October 7 attack on Israel.

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was reportedly killed in Tehran on July 31. Details are unclear, with Hamas accusing Israel of a “treacherous raid.” The IRGC confirmed Haniyeh's death but did not assign blame. The incident follows an Israeli drone strike in Beirut that killed a Hezbollah commander. Haniyeh, a key Hamas figure, was known for his role in the group's radical activities and diplomatic efforts.

Heavy rains triggered a devastating landslide and flood in Kerala's Wayanad district, causing over 100 deaths and 250 missing. The death toll is suspected to cross 150. The disaster spanned 18 km, burying villages and flooding towns. Rescue operations continue amidst overwhelming hospital conditions and makeshift refugee centres. Changing climate and deforestation are major donors to these frequent natural disasters in Kerala.

In the midst of ongoing Gaza conflict, northern Israel is now grappling with a new threat—a rare and deadly amoeba infection.

A heavy sense of grief has engulfed Nepal following a tragic plane crash at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, which claimed the lives of 18 out of 19 people aboard.

A major outage hit several IT systems across the world, including India and other countries like Australia, Germany and other countries on Friday, affecting many critical services. The outage is possibly due to the failure of CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity platform that provides cybersecurity solutions for Microsoft Windows.

As the 2024 presidential race heats up, speculation is mounting about potential Democratic candidates who could step in if President Joe Biden decides to withdraw from the contest.

The initial announcement aimed at reserving 100% of jobs in C and D categories for Kannadigas was quickly retracted after facing harsh criticism, and a revised announcement made no mention of these reservations.

The protest began after the Bangladesh High Court on June 5 issued a ruling to restore the quota for freedom fighters and their families to 30% for government posts. This quota had however been abolished in 2018 following students and teachers' pressure and protest.