Globescan: May 9, 2024
In West Asia, Israel pounds Gaza and the Cairo peace talks with Hamas continue. In Africa, the death toll from Kenya floods rises to 228. In yet another climate disaster in Asia, Indonesia will permanently relocate 10,000 people after Ruang volcano eruptions.
Paris is gearing up for the Summer Olympics and members of the global super-rich are spending as much as $500,000 on “ultra-exclusive” packages that promoters claim will include meeting athletes, access to the athletes’ village and “the chance to be part of the opening ceremony”.
Read on.