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📰 Bangladesh breaks down

📰 Bangladesh breaks down

and cocaine washes up in Florida

Ross Crabtree
August 07, 2024

Good evening from Indonesia,

The last 24 hours have seen Bangladesh break down and US President Kamala Harris choose her running mate.

Current President Joe Biden has also met with his national security team as the world waits with bated breath over a potential all-out war in the Middle East.

More below ⤵️

Major Story

US personnel injured in attack on airbase in Iraq

Several US personnel sustained injuries in a suspected rocket attack on the Al Asad airbase in western Iraq. The incident has added fuel to the already heightened tensions in the Middle East. The attack came just as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken described the region as being at a "critical moment" following the deaths of senior leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah.

According to US officials, two Katyusha rockets were fired at the base, with one landing inside. A Department of Defence spokesperson confirmed the attack, stating that initial indications suggested multiple US personnel were injured, though none critically. President Joe Biden, briefed on the situation, emphasized the US's preparedness to defend its forces and respond to any threats.

This attack follows a US strike in Iraq last week aimed at militants preparing to launch drones against US and coalition forces. The region remains volatile, with recent killings of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and a top Hezbollah commander further inflaming tensions. Iran and Hezbollah have threatened retaliation, increasing the potential for further conflict in an already unstable area.

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Other News

1️⃣🇺🇳 UN: The UK Foreign Office expressed appallment over the involvement of nine UNRWA staff members in attacks on Israel, following evidence shared by Ukrainian intelligence. UNRWA swiftly terminated their contracts, reinforcing their commitment to neutrality and humanitarian principles. Despite initial funding suspension, the UK restored financial support, confident in UNRWA's strengthened vetting procedures and dedication to humanitarian efforts in Gaza.

2️⃣🇦🇺 Australia: The Australian government has raised the nation's terrorism threat level from "possible" to "probable" due to rising radicalization and community tensions over the Israel-Hamas war. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized there are no specific threats but highlighted a global increase in politically motivated violence. The move follows advice from Australia's domestic spy agency, reflecting concerns about youth and online radicalization.

3️⃣🇺🇸 USA: More than $1 million worth of cocaine washed up on a Florida Keys beach during Storm Debby. A beachgoer discovered 32 kg (79 lbs) of the drug wrapped in a bin bag among debris and contacted authorities. Border Patrol shared images of the packages, which frequently wash up in southern Florida as smugglers transport drugs from South America.