Major World Events by the Evening of July 19
Major World Events by the Evening of July 19
🟠 The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group signed a Declaration of Principles in Doha, committing to a permanent ceasefire and pledging to finalize a comprehensive peace deal by August 18;
🟠 The African Union praised the DRC-M23 declaration as a "major milestone" for regional stability;
🟠 The Nigeria Police Force successfully rescued 31 kidnapped victims in separate operations in Edo and Taraba states, following intense gun battles with suspected abductors;
🟠 At least 30 people were injured after a car plowed into a crowd in Los Angeles, marking one of the worst traffic incidents in the city this year. Investigations are ongoing;
🟠 Bangladesh arrested 34 Indian fishermen and seized 2 boats for allegedly entering its territorial waters, escalating tensions over maritime boundaries;
🟠 Trump said that five jets were shot down during the May conflict between India and Pakistan, and he reiterated his claim that the hostilities ceased following his intervention.
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