Nobel Peace Prize awarded to atomic bomb survivors underscores urgency of nuclear disarmament as global tensions rise. Former President Trump leads VP Harris on foreign policy issues amid escalating international conflicts.
Starting with a powerful call for peace, the Nobel Peace Prize has honored the group of atomic bomb survivors, Nihon Hidankyo, for their persistent and urgent plea to abolish nuclear weapons amidst rising global tensions, as recent nuclear threats worryingly resurface from leaders like Russia's President Putin.
In the political arena, a Wall Street Journal poll reveals that former President
Donald Trump holds a lead over Vice President Kamala Harris in handling foreign policy issues, such as the Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine conflicts, though the overall race remains tied in critical battleground states.
Meanwhile, on the ground, tensions simmer as Russia and Ukraine engage in escalating drone warfare, with both sides announcing successful strikes, although reports of attacks like Ukraine's alleged hit on a Russian fuel depot in Lugansk remain unconfirmed by Moscow.
Turning to Iran, in a significant legal development, the Supreme Court has overturned the death sentence of Kurdish activist Sharifeh Mohammadi, opting for a retrial amid ongoing regional unrest, which continues to highlight the complex dynamics spurred by past protests.
In Syria, the US has launched airstrikes targeting Daesh to dismantle potential threats, a move by the coalition forces aiming to stabilize the region at a time of heightened tensions influenced by the widespread violence from the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Finally, adding to the regional security measures, Iran has banned pagers and walkie-talkies on flights following deadly attacks in Lebanon tied to Israeli actions, reflecting a broader precaution amid escalating violence related to the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.