In Russia’s Belgorod region, Ukrainian shelling resulted in three civilians being injured in Shebekino, including a woman with shrapnel wounds, a man with a chest wound, and another person with a thigh wound. Fires also broke out in two houses and four outbuildings due to the shelling.

Meanwhile, over in Berlin at IFA 2024, global tech brand HONOR introduced some impressive new gadgets, including the world’s slimmest inward foldable smartphone, the HONOR Magic V3, and other AI-enhanced devices like the HONOR MagicBook Art 14 laptop and HONOR Watch 5 health tracker. These innovations highlight the advancements in AI productivity and tech durability.

Moving on to the Middle East, Yemen's Houthi rebels announced they had shot down a US-made MQ-9 Reaper military drone over Marib governorate, accusing it of carrying out hostile actions. This incident underscores the intensification of conflict in the region.

Speaking of intense conflicts, mass protests have erupted in Israel over the government's inability to secure the return of hostages from Gaza. As Israeli air raids continue, causing significant casualties, Prime Minister Netanyahu has rejected calls for a ceasefire, all while Gaza proceeds with a polio vaccination campaign amidst ongoing violence.

In Iraq's Kurdish region, controversy arose as the Kurdish authorities extradited Iranian Kurdish activist Behzad Khosrawi to Iran. This move, disputed by local authorities and condemned by the KDPI, brings to light the delicate and often perilous situation faced by refugees and activists in the region.

Wrapping up with diplomacy, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit London next week for discussions on the Middle East and Ukraine with British officials, marking a significant engagement since Prime Minister Keir Starmer assumed office. This visit will also reaffirm the strong US-UK relationship as Starmer prepares for his upcoming trip to Washington.