More than 7,200 Indian students have returned to India from Bangladesh in recent weeks due to the ongoing situation there. The Indian government has been assisting in the voluntary return of its citizens and coordinating with Bangladeshi authorities for their safety and security. Meanwhile, the number of Indian students in Canadian universities has increased in the last three years, according to data shared by the Minister of State for External Affairs.
Amid ongoing Russian offensives in eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian authorities have ordered the mandatory evacuation of children and their families from border towns in the Donetsk region. This move comes as Russia claims to have captured several villages in the area following a surprise offensive in May. The Donetsk governor cited ongoing shelling as the reason for the evacuation, emphasizing the need to protect children.
Following recent assassinations in Beirut and Tehran, the UK is stepping up preparations for a potential evacuation of its citizens from Lebanon. The UK government has deployed consular experts, border force officials, and military personnel to the region and is keeping transport helicopters on standby. France has also urged its nationals to leave Lebanon as soon as possible, joining India, Canada, Australia, and Sweden in issuing similar advisories.
Israel has ordered the evacuation of a crowded humanitarian zone in Gaza, citing plans for a military operation targeting Hamas militants in Khan Younis. This is the second evacuation order in a week for Palestinians fleeing the conflict, further displacing those seeking safety. The move comes after Israeli airstrikes on Khan Younis killed at least 70 people, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
Air India has dispatched a relief flight from Mumbai to Krasnoyarsk, Russia, to evacuate passengers and crew stranded due to an unspecified situation. The flight is carrying essential supplies and food for all passengers.
A wildfire has erupted near Sofiko in Greece, injuring two firefighters and prompting an evacuation alert for local residents. The blaze is rapidly spreading, consuming forest land and posing a threat to nearby communities. Authorities have deployed significant firefighting resources, including ground crews and aerial support, to combat the fire and ensure the safety of the public.
A third ammonia leak in a week forced the evacuation of over 1,000 people from the Rocky Ridge YMCA in Calgary on Friday. While the leak triggered the facility’s safety systems, causing minor discomfort but no injuries, it highlighted the ongoing issue and the YMCA’s commitment to safety.
The Israeli military has issued an order for the evacuation of Gaza City, according to reports from the Associated Press. The order comes amid escalating tensions in the region.
Heavy rains in the Midwest have caused widespread flooding, resulting in at least two deaths, evacuations, and significant damage. Further storms are expected, adding to the challenges faced by communities already dealing with floodwaters and extreme heat.
The Sikkim administration has evacuated over 1,200 tourists stranded in North Sikkim following landslides triggered by heavy rains. The evacuation began on June 17th, with the Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps playing a crucial role. The situation worsened after a newly constructed suspension bridge collapsed, cutting off access to North Sikkim and Dzongu. The government has also ordered the closure of all government schools in Mangan district due to safety concerns.
