Global News Headlines - October 24, 2024 1. Middle East Conflict Worsens: Gaza Faces Severe Humanitarian Crisis The conflict between Israel and Hamas continues to escalate, with Israeli airstrikes pounding Gaza, and a reported blockade preventing medical aid and essential supplies from reaching civilians. The death toll has risen sharply, with international organizations warning of a deepening humanitarian catastrophe. Meanwhile, Israel has expanded its military actions into Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah-linked sites. 2. U.S.-Israel Tensions Grow Over Planned Attack on Iran A major intelligence leak from the U.S. has revealed that Israel is preparing for a potential large-scale military operation against Iran. Classified documents describe missile drills and covert operations in the works, adding to the growing tensions in the region. The Biden administration is conducting a full investigation into the source of the leak. 3. BRICS Meeting: Push for De-dollarization and Economic Cooperation The latest BRICS summit, held in Brazil, focused heavily on reducing dependence on the U.S. dollar in international trade. Key members, including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, discussed expanding the use of their national currencies in trade agreements. The group also explored further cooperation in energy, technology, and development projects, aiming to strengthen their collective economic influence in the face of Western sanctions and global financial instability. 4. Prabowo Subianto Sworn in as Indonesia’s President Amid Controversy In a contentious move, former general Prabowo Subianto, accused of human rights abuses, has been sworn in as Indonesia's president. His rise to power has sparked concerns about the potential resurgence of authoritarian governance in the region, particularly given his past ties to mass killings and military crackdowns. 5. Tropical Storm Oscar Ravages Cuba Tropical Storm Oscar has devastated large parts of Cuba, leaving millions without power and causing widespread flooding. The Cuban government is struggling to restore electricity, with repeated efforts to stabilize the grid failing. The storm is part of a broader pattern of extreme weather hitting the Caribbean. #MiddleEastConflict #GazaHumanitarianCrisis #IsraelHamasWar #IsraelLebanonConflict #USIsraelTensions #IranAttackTensions #BRICSDeDollarization #EconomicCooperation #IndonesiaPresidentPrabowo #HumanRightsConcerns #TropicalStormOscar #CubaStormDamage #CaribbeanWeather #GlobalConflictNews #InternationalRelations #EconomicSummit #WorldNewsToday #GeopoliticalTensions #HumanitarianCrisis