Morning brief: Israel's assault brings 'all eyes on Rafah'; Trump hush money trial; and more
Morning news brief: May 29, 2024
The five-week long hush money trial against former US President Donald Trump completed its concluding arguments and the verdict may be out soon. Across the world, people are expressing their outrage over Israel's attack on Rafah, where over a million Palestinians displaced due to ongoing war have been lodged.
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Gaza aid pier:The necessity for repairs arose after rough seas on May 25 caused three of the four vessels associated with the pier to run aground. In addition to this, the harsh sea conditions and a North African weather system caused part of the trident pier to detach from its anchored position.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday (May 28) that the west could face serious consequences if Western countries allowed Ukraine to use their weapons to strike targets in Russia, as sought by Kyiv.
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As Israel intensified its attacks on Gaza in Rafah area and it resulted in deaths of families living under tents, Bollywood celebrities along with their counterparts from all over the world extended their support for Palestine.