Wed Sep 25 02:01:40 UTC 2024: ## World News Roundup: Curfews, Protests, and Conflict

**International:**

* **Martinique:** A nighttime curfew remains in effect in parts of the French Caribbean territory following protests against the high cost of living. 33 arrests have been made.
* **Missouri:** Marcellus Williams has been executed in Missouri.
* **Switzerland:** Proton, a Swiss security firm, reports that the Dark Web contains personal information for over 3,000 US congressional staffers.
* **Canada:** Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced amendments to the Alberta Bill of Rights.
* **Iran:** Iranian President, speaking at the UN, vows that Iran will not remain silent in the face of Israeli aggression against Lebanon, which has resulted in the deaths of thousands.
* **Syria:** Syrian air defenses repelled an Israeli attack.
* **United States:** The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Visa, accusing the financial giant of monopolizing the debit card market.
* **Ukraine:** Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has proposed an amendment to track casualties and equipment losses in the Ukraine War.
* **Turkey:** Turkish President criticizes those who are allegedly working for a ceasefire while continuing to supply arms to Israel.
* **Switzerland:** Arrests have been made in Switzerland following the death of a 64-year-old American woman who used a suicide capsule.
* **North Korea:** Kim Jong-un’s powerful sister has made a public appearance.
* **Russia:** Russia reports an annual GDP growth of 4.4 percent in the first seven months.
* **Burkina Faso:** The African nation claims to have uncovered a foreign plot to undermine its security.

**Middle East:**

* **Lebanon:** Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon continue, with Hezbollah firing rockets in retaliation.
* **G7:** G7 foreign ministers have expressed concern about the Israeli strikes on Lebanon and Hezbollah counterstrikes.
* **Israel:** Israeli forces continue to strike Lebanon.

**Asia:**

* **Myanmar:** The conflict between the military government and opposition forces continues.

**Pakistan:**

* **Pakistan:** A new chief has been appointed for the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency.

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