On September 15, 2024, a Yemeni missile strike triggered air sirens in central Israel, but thankfully, no injuries were reported as the missile landed in an unpopulated area.

With international attention shifting, China has announced that it will gradually raise its retirement age starting in 2024 to address an aging workforce, a policy change projected to sustain the pension system amid a growing elderly population.

Meanwhile, NATO has backed Ukraine’s right to strike inside Russia as a strategic move, although the US is debating whether to allow the use of American long-range weapons, reflecting a broader allied pressure and strategic considerations.

In a related development, the UAE has linked Gaza reconstruction efforts to the establishment of a Palestinian state, reiterating its commitment to a two-state solution and advocating for an international mission to ensure proper governance in Gaza.

Turning to Europe, Storm Boris has wreaked havoc in central and eastern regions, causing deadly floods and thousands of evacuations. High winds and torrential rains are expected to persist, leading to emergency measures across several countries.

And lastly, in a tragic event, several migrants perished in their latest attempt to cross the Channel from France to England, adding to the rising death toll and underscoring ongoing efforts by both governments to prevent such dangerous crossings.