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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed a new ‘Global Development Compact’ aimed at fostering trade, technology sharing, and concessional financing for developing nations. The initiative, announced at the third India-hosted Voice of the Global South Summit, seeks to address concerns over the debt burden faced by many countries, particularly in light of China’s Belt and Road Initiative. The compact emphasizes a human-centric approach, focusing on sustainable development and avoiding debt traps. India also announced funding for trade promotion and digital public infrastructure development in the Global South.

Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been granted a royal pardon, his lawyer confirmed, marking his release from prison. This comes just a day after his daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, was appointed as Thailand’s new Prime Minister. The pardon was part of a broader clemency granted by King Maha Vajiralongkorn to celebrate his birthday.

Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah escalated on Saturday following an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon that killed 10 Syrians, the largest death toll in the area since the Gaza conflict began. Hezbollah responded with rocket fire on northern Israel, further escalating the situation. The incident comes amid international efforts to reach a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, aiming to prevent a wider conflict.

The eastern Congo, ravaged by conflict and displacement, is facing a silent threat from a new strain of mpox. With limited access to medical care and widespread unawareness of the disease, the outbreak poses a serious danger to the already vulnerable population.

In Pakistan, families of social media activists and vloggers are alleging that intelligence agencies are abducting them for criticizing the government and military. The families have approached courts in Punjab province, demanding their safe return. This comes amid growing concerns over enforced disappearances in the country, with Amnesty International calling for an independent investigation.

A fire broke out on an Ethiopian Airlines plane at Mumbai International Airport during the loading of a chemical shipment. The blaze was quickly extinguished, with no injuries reported. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire and reviewing safety protocols for handling hazardous materials.

A Chinese fishing boat sank off the coast of Taiwan after colliding with an unidentified vessel, leaving three crew members missing. The incident occurred near Kinmen, a Taiwanese island just kilometers from mainland China, and has heightened tensions between the two sides.

Africa is facing a concerning surge in mpox cases, particularly the more transmissible and deadly Clade 1b strain. The WHO has declared an international health emergency, highlighting the need for a coordinated global response. The outbreak has raised concerns about the lack of investment in research and development for mpox, despite the growing threat.

Somalia’s semi-autonomous state of Puntland executed 10 al-Shabaab fighters by firing squad, following their conviction for involvement in assassinations and bombings in Galkayo. The executions come amidst ongoing violence by the Islamist group, which aims to establish an Islamic state in Somalia.

The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for several districts in Rajasthan, predicting heavy rainfall over the coming days. This follows a period of heavy rainfall that has already caused flooding in Jaipur and other areas, with rivers swelling in Alwar and even the Sariska tiger reserve seeing a resurgence of water. The department has also issued a yellow alert for several other districts, indicating light to moderate rainfall. While the heavy rainfall in eastern Rajasthan may ease temporarily, it is expected to return on August 22. The state administration is advising residents to take precautions.