Amid Israeli airstrikes and Hezbollah rocket fire, tens of thousands of Lebanese citizens are being displaced from their homes. The UN reports that over 90,000 Lebanese have been forced to flee in the past week. In other news, Sri Lanka has elected left-wing President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, marking a shift from right-wing administrations. Vlodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine visited the US to seek approval for the use of long-range Western missiles and discuss his 'victory plan' with President Biden. Cuba is facing rising crime concerns, while Somalia grapples with the effects of climate change and seeks innovative solutions.
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