battles

Nepal battles raging wildfires across the country

Nepal battles severe wildfires worsened by climate change, with over 4,500 reported this year, nearly double the previous year. Heatwaves and drought in the southern plains have fueled the fires, making it challenging to extinguish due to the difficult terrain. Rising temperatures and extended heatwaves, attributed to climate change, have intensified the fire season.

Israel continues to bomb south Gaza as Hamas battles invading forces

Israel continued its aggressive bombardment of the main southern city in Gaza on Monday, as tensions escalated following warnings from Palestinian resistance group Hamas. Hamas had threatened that no Israeli captives would leave Gaza alive unless its demands for prisoner releases were met. The relentless Israeli offensive has resulted in widespread destruction in Gaza, reducing many areas to rubble and claiming the lives of at least 18,000 people, with a majority being women and children.