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A strike on a humanitarian zone in Khan Yunis, a southern city in Gaza, resulted in the deaths of 40 people and injuries to 60 others, reported Gaza's civil defence agency early on Tuesday (Sep 10).&nbsp;

According to the civil defence agency, the attack took place in the Al-Mawasi humanitarian zone. However, the Israeli army claims it had targeted a Hamas command and control centre in the area.

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Mohammed Al-Mughair, a civil defence official, stated that recovery efforts are still ongoing, with 15 people reported missing following the strike on the tents of displaced individuals.

Speaking to AFP, he said, "40 martyrs and 60 injured were recovered and transferred" to nearby hospitals.

"Our crews are still working to recover 15 missing people as a result of targeting the tents of the displaced in Mawasi, Khan Yunis," he added.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hamas-war-chances-of-hostage-truce-deal-close-to-zero-us-to-not-present-bridging-proposal-report-757146">Israel-Hamas war: Chances of hostage-truce deal 'close to zero', US not to present bridging proposal - Report</a>

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The Israeli military, in a statement, confirmed the strike but said that its aircraft had "struck significant Hamas terrorists" at a command centre in the area.&nbsp;

It said that Hamas has been "operating within a command and control center embedded inside the Humanitarian Area in Khan Yunis".

"The terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip continue to systematically abuse civilian and humanitarian infrastructure, including the designated Humanitarian Area, to carry out terrorist activity against the State of Israel and IDF troops," it claimed.

Hamas has, however, denied the claim, calling it "a blatant lie" and stating that no fighters were present at the site.

The strike has left large craters, and civil defence spokesperson Mahmoud Basal described the aftermath as "Entire families disappeared in the Mawasi Khan Yunis massacre, under the sand, in deep holes." Rescue efforts are still underway to locate missing persons in the devastated area. Videos circulating on social media platforms show civilians desperately searching for their missing family members even as the rescue attempts to free individuals trapped in sand craters continue.

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A strike on a humanitarian zone in Khan Yunis, a southern city in Gaza, resulted in the deaths of 40 people and injuries to 60 others, reported Gaza's civil defence agency early on Tuesday (Sep 10).

A strike on a humanitarian zone in Khan Yunis, a southern city in Gaza, resulted in the deaths of 40 people and injuries to 60 others, reported Gaza's civil defence agency early on Tuesday (Sep 10). According to the civil defence agency, the attack took place in the Al-Mawasi humanitarian zone. However, the Israeli army claims it had targeted a Hamas command and control centre in the area. Also read | Gaza war: India's Jaishankar calls for 'ceasefire as soon as possible', urges two-state solution Rescue underway Mohammed Al-Mughair, a civil defence official, stated that recovery efforts are still ongoing, with 15 people reported missing following the strike on the tents of displaced individuals. Speaking to AFP, he said, "40 martyrs and 60 injured were recovered and transferred" to nearby hospitals. "Our crews are still working to recover 15 missing people as a result of targeting the tents of the displaced in Mawasi, Khan Yunis," he added. Also read | Israel-Hamas war: Chances of hostage-truce deal 'close to zero', US not to present bridging proposal - Report Hamas targets or 'blatant lies'? The Israeli military, in a statement, confirmed the strike but said that its aircraft had "struck significant Hamas terrorists" at a command centre in the area. It said that Hamas has been "operating within a command and control center embedded inside the Humanitarian Area in Khan Yunis". "The terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip continue to systematically abuse civilian and humanitarian infrastructure, including the designated Humanitarian Area, to carry out terrorist activity against the State of Israel and IDF troops," it claimed. Hamas has, however, denied the claim, calling it "a blatant lie" and stating that no fighters were present at the site. The strike has left large craters, and civil defence spokesperson Mahmoud Basal described the aftermath as "Entire families disappeared in the Mawasi Khan Yunis massacre, under the sand, in deep holes." Rescue efforts are still underway to locate missing persons in the devastated area. Videos circulating on social media platforms show civilians desperately searching for their missing family members even as the rescue attempts to free individuals trapped in sand craters continue. NOW: In Al-Mawasi area, Khan Younis, an alleged “safe zone”, Israeli forces bombed the highly populated area densely crowded with forcibly displaced Palestinians. Civil defense are searching through 30 meter deep craters for survivors. Many of the tents have simply evaporated. pic.twitter.com/q389URC0RH — Good Shepherd Collective (@Shepherds4Good) September 9, 2024 × (With inputs from agencies)

Israeli strike on 'Hamas command centre' in humanitarian zone in Gaza kills 40

Hu Xijin, a leading Chinese nationalist journalist, who, as per reports, had close ties to President Xi Jinping, has emerged after a six-week absence.&nbsp;

Xijin, whose disappearance had been a cause of puzzlement both in China and outside, revealed that he had been instructed to refrain from political commentary for three months.&nbsp;

After weeks of speculation, Hu's friend Liu Jipeng, a noted economist, shared a video on Weibo revealing that Hu had been directed to stay away from political commentary until October 27.&nbsp;

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Liu stated that Hu was currently on a "road trip" and that he understood the need for "more study" and a deeper understanding of Communist Party documents.

Watch what he said here:

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Hu, the former editor of the Global Times, a state-run English-language publication, had been notably silent on social media, where he is known for his staunchly nationalistic views praising the rise of China and the critique of Western 'hegemony'.

His disappearance followed the deletion of a post on Weibo, China's equivalent of X, where Hu had praised Xi and the Third Party Plenary Session held in July.&nbsp;

In his deleted post, Hu on the surface, as per The Times, praised the Communist party summit for top leaders — held in July. However, he also outlined a significant policy shift: the elevation of private enterprises to equal status with state-owned sectors, a move he termed a "historic shift."&nbsp;

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The suggestion of a departure from traditional Marxist doctrine, which prioritises state control over the economy, drew criticism from hardline leftists and was indirectly addressed in a People's Daily article that appeared to be an explanation of the conceptual errors in his views without explicitly naming him.

As per the report, the incident underscores the fine line "even loyalists have to be careful about attention to the detail of Party orthodoxy".

Hu Xijin, a leading Chinese nationalist journalist, who, as per reports, had close ties to President Xi Jinping, has emerged after a six-week absence. Xijin, whose disappearance had been a cause of puzzlement both in China and outside, revealed that he had been instructed to refrain from political commentary for three months.

Hu Xijin, a leading Chinese nationalist journalist, who, as per reports, had close ties to President Xi Jinping, has emerged after a six-week absence. Xijin, whose disappearance had been a cause of puzzlement both in China and outside, revealed that he had been instructed to refrain from political commentary for three months. After weeks of speculation, Hu's friend Liu Jipeng, a noted economist, shared a video on Weibo revealing that Hu had been directed to stay away from political commentary until October 27. Also read | North Korea boosts nuclear arsenal: Kim Jong-un blames 'various threats' from US and allies for increase Liu stated that Hu was currently on a "road trip" and that he understood the need for "more study" and a deeper understanding of Communist Party documents. Watch what he said here: #GreatFirewall On September 4, economist Liu Jipeng released a video revealing that Hu Xijin was traveling abroad. Speaking of the ban, Hu Xijin said he would lift the ban on October 27, and said that after October 27, "people will see a more mat... https://t.co/9wKb4usRM8 https://t.co/kxNKEaFiVN pic.twitter.com/Tqi1pSLrXR — Voice Of Chinese People (@VOCPEnglish) September 4, 2024 × A notable silence Hu, the former editor of the Global Times, a state-run English-language publication, had been notably silent on social media, where he is known for his staunchly nationalistic views praising the rise of China and the critique of Western 'hegemony'. His disappearance followed the deletion of a post on Weibo, China's equivalent of X, where Hu had praised Xi and the Third Party Plenary Session held in July. In his deleted post, Hu on the surface, as per The Times, praised the Communist party summit for top leaders — held in July. However, he also outlined a significant policy shift: the elevation of private enterprises to equal status with state-owned sectors, a move he termed a "historic shift." Also read | Desperate families dig through deep craters as Israeli strike on humanitarian zone in Gaza kills 40 The suggestion of a departure from traditional Marxist doctrine, which prioritises state control over the economy, drew criticism from hardline leftists and was indirectly addressed in a People's Daily article that appeared to be an explanation of the conceptual errors in his views without explicitly naming him. As per the report, the incident underscores the fine line "even loyalists have to be careful about attention to the detail of Party orthodoxy".

Chinese nationalist Hu Xijin's disappearance mystery solved: Ex-Global Times editor ordered to keep quiet

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Notably, the towering 18-year-old was flanked by Secret Service agents when he arrived at the Manhattan campus.&nbsp;Dressed in a white polo, black pants and Adidas Gazelle sneakers, Barron’s first stop was the dean’s office before being whisked off to classes

Eggers was among 14 NYU Stern administrators who signed an open letter in 2020, warning business leaders of Donald Trump being a threat to the country.&nbsp;

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<h2>What did the letter say?</h2>

The letter included 1000&nbsp;signatories from numerous business schools, including Columbia, Harvard, Cornell and Yale. Professor Deepak Malhotra of Harvard was the main author of the letter.&nbsp;

"It is time for business leaders to declare publicly what so many have been saying privately: that President Trump is unfit to lead and is a threat to the Republic. And it is time for journalists to start asking America’s CEOs whether they believe four more years of Trump would be good for the country," the letter stated.&nbsp;

"Ensuring that the Republic survives is not a partisan issue. Demanding a peaceful transfer of power ought not to reveal your political affiliation. And safeguarding our laws, institutions, and norms is important to both Republicans and Democrats," it added.

Speaking about his son's decision to join NYU, the Republican leader said they had also considered the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania where he had gone.&nbsp;

“It’s [NYU] a very high-quality place. He liked it. He liked the school.&nbsp;I went to Wharton, and that was certainly one that we were considering. We didn’t do that. We went for Stern.”

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/barron-trump-steals-the-show-with-a-standing-ovation-at-dads-florida-rally-739615">Also read |&nbsp;Barron Trump steals the show with a standing ovation at dad’s Florida rally</a>

Trump said Barron had already taken an interest in politics and was advising him on how to attract the Gen-Z to vote for him. Barron was the brains behind his father going on a live stream with Adin Ross and other popular streamers.&nbsp;

“Adin Ross, you know, I mean, I do some people that I wasn’t so familiar with, different generation. He knows every one of them. And we’ve had tremendous success," said Trump.&nbsp;

Roughly 41 million Gen Z voters will be exercising their ballot in the November elections and whosoever capitalises&nbsp;upon them, may win the keys to the White House.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Former US president Donald Trump’s youngest child, Barron Trump, arrived at New York University's Stern School of Business last week in what was his first day of college.

Former US president Donald Trump’s youngest child, Barron Trump, arrived at New York University's Stern School of Business last week in what was his first day of college. Barron is reported to have met interim dean JP Eggers, who was once an outspoken anti-Trump guy, according to The Daily Beast. Notably, the towering 18-year-old was flanked by Secret Service agents when he arrived at the Manhattan campus. Dressed in a white polo, black pants and Adidas Gazelle sneakers, Barron’s first stop was the dean’s office before being whisked off to classes Eggers was among 14 NYU Stern administrators who signed an open letter in 2020, warning business leaders of Donald Trump being a threat to the country. Watch | US Elections 2024: Rules of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Debate on Sept 10 × What did the letter say? The letter included 1000 signatories from numerous business schools, including Columbia, Harvard, Cornell and Yale. Professor Deepak Malhotra of Harvard was the main author of the letter. "It is time for business leaders to declare publicly what so many have been saying privately: that President Trump is unfit to lead and is a threat to the Republic. And it is time for journalists to start asking America’s CEOs whether they believe four more years of Trump would be good for the country," the letter stated. "Ensuring that the Republic survives is not a partisan issue. Demanding a peaceful transfer of power ought not to reveal your political affiliation. And safeguarding our laws, institutions, and norms is important to both Republicans and Democrats," it added. Speaking about his son's decision to join NYU, the Republican leader said they had also considered the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania where he had gone. “It’s [NYU] a very high-quality place. He liked it. He liked the school. I went to Wharton, and that was certainly one that we were considering. We didn’t do that. We went for Stern.” Also read | Barron Trump steals the show with a standing ovation at dad’s Florida rally Trump said Barron had already taken an interest in politics and was advising him on how to attract the Gen-Z to vote for him. Barron was the brains behind his father going on a live stream with Adin Ross and other popular streamers. “Adin Ross, you know, I mean, I do some people that I wasn’t so familiar with, different generation. He knows every one of them. And we’ve had tremendous success," said Trump. Roughly 41 million Gen Z voters will be exercising their ballot in the November elections and whosoever capitalises upon them, may win the keys to the White House. (With inputs from agencies)

Barron Trump meets anti-Donald Trump dean on first day of college

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Russia's defence ministry on Tuesday said it had captured the town of Krasnogorivka in eastern Ukraine as well as three villages in different parts of the Donetsk region.&nbsp;

The ministry said Russian troops had "liberated" the town and the villages of Grygorivka, Galytsynivka and Vodiane.&nbsp;

The ministry statement used the Russian names for all four settlements.

Krasnogorivka, which had a population before the conflict of 16,000, is in an area where the front line has remained relatively unchanged for weeks.&nbsp;

The town lies some 20 kilometres (32 miles) west of Russian-held Donetsk and had served as a key stronghold for Kyiv.

It became more vulnerable after the fall of nearby Marinka in December 2023 and Avdiivka in February 2024.

Russian troops have been advancing steadily in the Donetsk region in recent weeks and are closing in on the town of Pokrovsk, a vital logistics and transport hub for Ukrainian forces.&nbsp;

Russian President Vladimir Putin said last week that seizing the Donbas, Ukraine's industrial heartland which includes the Donetsk region, was Russia's "primary objective".

On the back foot in the east, Ukraine last month launched an offensive into Russia's Kursk region, saying it had seized hundreds of square kilometres.&nbsp;

Ukraine has said one of its objectives had been to halt Russian advances in the east by forcing Moscow to redeploy troops.&nbsp;

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Russia's defence ministry on Tuesday said it had captured the town of Krasnogorivka in eastern Ukraine as well as three villages in different parts of the Donetsk region.

Russia's defence ministry on Tuesday said it had captured the town of Krasnogorivka in eastern Ukraine as well as three villages in different parts of the Donetsk region. The ministry said Russian troops had "liberated" the town and the villages of Grygorivka, Galytsynivka and Vodiane. The ministry statement used the Russian names for all four settlements. Krasnogorivka, which had a population before the conflict of 16,000, is in an area where the front line has remained relatively unchanged for weeks. The town lies some 20 kilometres (32 miles) west of Russian-held Donetsk and had served as a key stronghold for Kyiv. It became more vulnerable after the fall of nearby Marinka in December 2023 and Avdiivka in February 2024. Russian troops have been advancing steadily in the Donetsk region in recent weeks and are closing in on the town of Pokrovsk, a vital logistics and transport hub for Ukrainian forces. Russian President Vladimir Putin said last week that seizing the Donbas, Ukraine's industrial heartland which includes the Donetsk region, was Russia's "primary objective". On the back foot in the east, Ukraine last month launched an offensive into Russia's Kursk region, saying it had seized hundreds of square kilometres. Ukraine has said one of its objectives had been to halt Russian advances in the east by forcing Moscow to redeploy troops. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Russia 'liberates' three villages, towns in eastern Ukraine

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A new video game in China has been hailed a milestone for the country's gaming industry but it has sparked a debate of rampant sexism in China's male-dominated gaming culture, a report by the news agency Associated Press on Monday (Sept 9) said.

A new video game in China has been hailed a milestone for the country's gaming industry but it has sparked a debate of rampant sexism in China's male-dominated gaming culture, a report by the news agency Associated Press on Monday (Sept 9) said. “Black Myth: Wukong” is China’s first-ever AAA game, a designation for big-budget productions akin to A-list movies. The Associated Press report said that the game made history when over 2.4 million people played it simultaneously online, breaking the record for the most-played single-player game on Steam, a major online gaming platform. Three days after the game's debut on August 19, over 10 million copies had been sold. 'A point of national pride for China' Many people in the gaming industry regard “Black Myth: Wukong” as a point of national pride for China. Speaking to the Associated Press, Feng Xu from the Chengdu Cyber Game Industry Association said, "There is no doubt that this is a milestone in the Chinese gaming industry." Also read | Chinese game Black Myth: Wukong has been hit by controversy. Details “It’s exporting authentic Chinese culture by introducing Monkey King to the world,” Feng added. While some gamers are basking in the runaway success of the game, others have levelled allegations against the game’s Shenzhen-based developer, Game Science. The allegations against Game Science Game Science has been accused of posting offensive messages online. Critics posted screenshots of the messages on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, with one compilation receiving over 400,000 likes. One of the messages that critics say came from founder Feng Ji uses descriptions of oral sex as a metaphor for the positive responses to the game’s promotional video. Other examples include lewd recruiting posters. The report highlighted that the criticism of Game Science reflected simmering anger among Chinese women in the industry who say they have long been targeted by misogynistic remarks and behaviour. For Jessica Hua, a former video game operation manager, controversy over the game reminded her of the toxic environment she experienced as a woman in the game industry. “A lot of people think it’s just kidding around. But I cannot accept such misogynistic remarks. I take it quite seriously." (With inputs from agencies)

Black Myth: Wukong- A Chinese video game that has sparked debate on sexism in nation's gaming industry

World Bank President Ajay Banga said on Friday that young people in the Pacific Island nation of Tuvalu need training to help them move and adapt to climate change as he visited the frontline of the battle against rising sea levels.

World Bank Chief Ajay Banga visits Tuvalu as it battles rising sea levels

Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Delhi on Sunday on a two-day maiden visit to India to further boost bilateral ties in a range of areas, including energy and connectivity.

Abu Dhabi's crown prince in India: Talks on bilateral trade agreement

A gunman from Jordan killed three Israeli civilians at the Allenby Bridge border crossing in the occupied West Bank before security forces shot him dead on Sunday, Israeli authorities said.

Israel-Jordan border shooting: 3 killed in triple shooting at Jordan border

In Algeria military-backed president Abdelmadjid Tebboune has won the presidential elections held on Saturday. The incumbent returned to power for a second term as the country recorded a voter turnout of less than 50%. Watch to know more.

Algeria: President Tebboune reelected for second term

Authorities in Kenya were due to begin DNA testing on Monday (Sept 9) to help identify the boys who lost their lives in a deadly school dormitory blaze last week, a report by the news agency AFP said.

Authorities in Kenya were due to begin DNA testing on Monday (Sept 9) to help identify the boys who lost their lives in a deadly school dormitory blaze last week, a report by the news agency AFP said. A total of 21 boys died after flames engulfed their dormitory at the Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County as they were sleeping late on Thursday night (Sep 5). Nineteen bodies were found in the charred ruins of the building, while another two died in hospital, but 17 were still unaccounted for, government spokesman Isaac Mwaura said during the weekend. Forensic exercise of identification to start soon During the weekend, government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said that 19 bodies were found in the charred ruins of the building, while another two died in hospital, but 17 were still unaccounted for. Also read | Kenya now has robot waiters serving food to customers. Are they threatening human labour? Citing the police, the AFP report said that the bodies of the victims were burnt beyond recognition and families have been facing an agonising wait to find out the fate of their loved ones. The forensic exercise of identifying the bodies will start on Monday because that's the only way they can be identified," Nyeri County Commissioner Pius Murigu told the news agency. "We are urging the affected families to turn up tomorrow at the Naromoru hospital to be part of the next process of forensic identification of the remains from this tragedy," he said, referring to a medical facility about an hour's drive from the school. Postmortems to begin tomorrow Chief government pathologist Johansen Oduor has said postmortems would begin on Tuesday. The government, meanwhile, declared three days of mourning to honour the victims of the tragedy. Flags are due to fly at half mast on all Kenyan public buildings, military bases and embassies from dawn on Monday to sunset on Wednesday. Fire breaks out in other schools On Sunday, a fire broke out at two other schools in Kenya. A dorm at Njia Boys High School in the central county of Meru caught fire as students were having supper and no casualties were reported, a police statement said. The building housing about 150 students "completely burnt down, the inferno consuming everything, and property of unknown value was destroyed", it said. And on Saturday, another fire erupted at a girls' high school in Isiolo County. A local official said there were several injuries, but police said no one was hurt. (With inputs from agencies)

Kenya school fire: Authorities to start DNA testing to identify victims; govt declares 3 days of mourning

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