18 Sept 2024

Today’s Global News: Major Events on September 18, 2024

Trending World News for September 18, 2024

Stay updated with the latest news from across the globe on September 18, 2024, as we bring you headlines and trending news events all around the globe. Political realignments, economic diversifications, and all that is necessary to keep you abreast of these important issues. Stay attuned to everything, be it the latest news from the United Nations about the Palestinian resolution or crucial discoveries in space exploration- this hotlist will help keep you informed. As more stories continue to come in, such as the rising concern over global climate protests or North Korea's missile test, you'll find an in-depth coverage of the top trends that are shaping the world today. Find the trending news on 18 September 2024 and stay updated with new insights from around the globe.
 

Global News Roundup - September 18, 2024

 
Stay informed on world news today, September 18, 2024, with our round-up of major global events.


1. UN to Vote on Palestinian Resolution

The United Nations General Assembly is to vote on a resolution calling on Israel to end its occupation of Palestinian territories after the International Court of Justice had ruled that Israeli occupation was illegal. The non-binding resolution is set to reopen the debate on the Israeli-Palestinian issue and the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The vote has significant implications in international diplomacy relations and could lead to further discourses on human rights in that region.
 

2. Work Stress Claims Life of EY Employee

An India-based chartered accountant died of supposed work-related stress just four months into her job at EY in Pune, India. Her tragic death marks a point of conversation of the corrupt corporate culture dominating high-stress industries in India. Here, the mother publicly attributed blame to the firm over excessive work pressure and unrealistic deadlines that have been highlighted as part of the growing mental health crisis among young professionals in India.
 

3. Stree 2 Breaks Box Office Records

Horror-comedy Stree 2, this film has created history and recorded itself as the biggest hit Hindi movie ever made. With a collection of ₹586 crore in India, the film out beat all the previous earnings like Jawan. The seriousness of Stree 2 has been in humor mixed up with horror along with a strong message about women's empowerment that has made it a cultural phenomenon among all of India's film industry this year.
 

4. America's Got Talent Contestant Dies by Suicide

A 17-year-old contestant on America's Got Talent, Emily Gold, died with the apparent reason for suicide months after a brilliant performance on the show. Young artists facing mental health problems in modern entertainment receive renewed attention through the death of Emily. Fans and other contestants have expressed shock and grieve, pleading for greater support in the mental wellbeing of performers.
 

5. Mumbai Beach Cleanup Drive

Niranjan Hiranandani, one of India's top real estate developers, in partnership with Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurana, launched the biggest beach clean-up initiative at Versova Beach, Mumbai. The response was very high as it consisted of public volunteers along with celebrities. This campaign brought to light the importance of sensitisations or making people aware of the environment and community involvement in finding a solution for India's urban coastal pollution issue.
 

6. Pizza Hut's Innovative Way of Selecting Resources

Pizza Hut is making quite the innovative recruiting push by printing job seekers' resumes directly onto pizza boxes. The effort has gained considerable publicity as perhaps the most effective method of alleviating the worker shortage within the food service industry today. This offers the employer a convenient channel to prospects and makes for a somewhat entertainingly unique hiring process.
 

7. Kate Middleton Returns to Her Royal Duties

Since Kate Middleton received chemotherapy and was released from treatment, she returned to her royal events. This marked the return of the duchess in public after being last spotted at Windsor Castle, although much awaited because she had withdrawn from all her royal engagements and charities for her health and general wellbeing. Middleton's reemergence among the public indicates that she will resume her active position in important royal events and charities. In fact, she is expected to do quite a number of them, most markedly during Remembrance Sunday.
 

8. Worker Strikes Against French Government Pension Reforms

France continues to grapple with wave upon wave of strikes protesting against the unpopular pension reforms spearheaded by the French government. Public sector employees, ranging from transport workers and teachers, have been walking out on a general strike that has resulted in total shutdowns across most parts of the country. For three weeks running, the strikes have caused panic in France and have transformed its life into totally unlivable status quo as pressure mounts against the government to reverse its policies.
 

9. UK Inflation Eases a Bit in August

The UK says inflation eased a bit in August-a bit of relief for consumers who are being squeezed by increasing prices. Food and energy costs were stabilized as they had increased in the first part of the year. While it is a relief, the issue remains at the heart of households' problems, and economists warn against such warnings about uncertainty on the global arena.
 

10. Russian Drone Attack Hits Ukrainian City

Russian drones hit the western Ukrainian city of Lviv in a strike that caused serious damage to infrastructure and cut off electricity access to parts of the city. The attack is part of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Recently, it escalated to a more destructive level. According to authorities, Ukrainian officials are blaming Russia for attacking civilian areas as both countries fight through a brutal war.
 

11. Earthquake Strikes Turkey's East Coast

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake has struck Turkey's eastern coast, damaging buildings and infrastructures in several cities. However, there were no reports of immediate fatalities, and emergency teams were dispatched to carry out rescue and recovery operations. It continues to raise concerns on Turkey's vulnerability to earthquakes, especially in high-risk areas.
 

12. Elon Musk's Neuralink Begins Human Trial

Neuralink, the brain-implant company of Elon Musk, has formally begun its first human trials to create technology that could connect the human brain with computers. It will help patients suffering from severe neurological disorders regain their motor functions if the project goes well. Then, it will transform the ways in which injuries in the brains and neurological diseases​ will be treated​.
 

13. China's Economy Slows in Q3 2024

China's economy slowed in the third quarter of 2024 as growth in industrial output and retail sales came up short of expectations, adding pressure to the long run recovery of China given that the country continues to live in the shadows of the complications of global supply chain disruptions and a weakening housing market.
 

14. North Korea Conducts Missile Test

On the back of persistent tensions in the region, North Korea has just launched another ballistic missile into the sea, and the world is once again gripped by fear. The ballistic missile launch is evident as a display of power by Pyongyang against stagnating diplomatic efforts to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula. The international community has condemned the ballistic missile launch, urging renewed negotiations.
 

15. Amazon set to Launch AI Shopping Assistant

Amazon would introduce an AI assistant that will guide users to make better buying decisions. This system would come with personalized suggestions, and it would be a way to make the experience that much better by showing users the things that they liked most and what was coming their way next. Assistant is part of Amazon's bigger move towards integrating AI across its platform.

16. Climate Activists Protest in London

Climate activists on the London roads, for the third time this month, block the major ones and ask for more active measures by the government in the fight against climate change. The protest is part of the global movement in large numbers and hundreds to raise awareness about the environmental crisis. There's a call for immediate policy changes such as reducing carbon emissions, shifting to renewable energy, and sources of power.
 

17. Brazil Faces Drought Crisis

Brazil is suffering through one of the worst droughts in decades, severely affecting agriculture, and leaving many parts of the country short of water. Farms in that agricultural heartland are unable to keep their crops alive, with water reserves severely depleted. For the current government, this might force extreme action to deal with the increasingly critical situation.
 

18. India Prepares for Mars Mission 2

India's space agency, ISRO, is set to send its second mission to Mars with a view to widening its country's deep space exploration capabilities. In the Mars Mission 2, the agency will explore the Martian atmosphere and surface in a step that follows the gains recorded following its first mission to Mars called Mangalyaan. The space mission is set to take off early in the year 2025.

19. Google Faces Antitrust Lawsuit in U.S.

Google Faces Antitrust Case in U.S. Landmark Lawsuit Accuses Company of Squeezing Out Competition and Reducing Options for Consumers Cindy Guerra HOLLYWOOD By JESSE McKINLEY The case against Google reads like a doomsday scenario: an enormous, monolithic company that strangles competition and squeezes out multibillion-dollar profits from advertising at the expense of consumers. The United States Department of Justice believes this to be the truth as it presents a landmark antitrust case against Google in court. Accused by the department of monopolizing online search markets and preventing its competitors from becoming viable, the U.S. trial could have significant consequences for Google and the wider tech sector​.
 

20. Global Markets React to Fed Decision

Global equity markets were seen reflecting the uncertainty of the last interest rate announcement by the U.S. Federal Reserve. The investors still fear that the Fed may continue to hike rates further with the aim to control inflation, leading the economy to a "soft landing." This uncertainty has led to sharp intraday fluctuations in major indices.
 
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