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Global Turmoil: Philippines Stands Firm in South China Sea, Nigeria Faces Floods, Russia Evacuates Border, Polio Threats in Afghanistan, UN Warns Israel, and Netanyahu Mulls Cabinet Shakeup

Philippines persists in Sabina Shoal amid Chinese pressures; Nigerian floods worsen humanitarian crisis.
The Philippines remains steadfast in maintaining its presence in the resource-rich Sabina Shoal within the South China Sea, despite ongoing pressures from Chinese vessels. Due to a combination of bad weather and logistical issues, their coast guard ship Teresa Magbanua had to return to port, but plans for redeployment are underway.

Meanwhile, in Nigeria's Borno state, devastating floods have worsened an already dire humanitarian crisis, affecting over a million people. Triggered by a dam collapse, these floods have led to increased risks of waterborne diseases and have overwhelmed aid agencies across West and Central Africa.

As if the global tensions weren't enough, Russia has ordered mass evacuations near the Ukrainian border amidst ongoing incursions. Thousands of residents in the Kursk region are being evacuated, with more than 150,000 already displaced since Ukraine's offensive began on August 6, significantly impacting the area.

In Afghanistan, the situation grows dire as the Taliban's suspension of polio vaccination campaigns threatens global eradication efforts. The WHO reports a rise in polio cases, prompting discussions of changing vaccination strategies in the country, which, together with Pakistan, is one of the last bastions of the virus.

On the international front, UN rights experts have issued stark warnings to Israel, suggesting the nation could become an international "pariah" over its actions in Gaza. This comes with severe criticisms of Israel's military operations and a call to potentially reconsider its UN membership, highlighting double standards in international reactions.

And finally, in Israeli politics, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is contemplating a cabinet shakeup by possibly replacing Defense Minister Yoav Gallant with opposition member Gideon Saar. This move, driven by far-right coalition pressures amidst rising regional tensions and a declining market, marks yet another bout of internal political turbulence for the nation.
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