Severe flooding caused by heavy rains has devastated Abu Hamad city in northern Sudan. Since Monday, the rains have destroyed dozens of houses, resulting in 11 deaths and at least 60 injuries. The Sudanese Ministry of Health also reported that heavy rains and floods in June and July across seven states have led to 32 deaths and 107 injuries. Floods are a recurring issue in Sudan, typically occurring between June and October, causing significant loss of life, damage to agricultural lands, and destruction of homes.
The US Treasury has sanctioned over 115 individuals, entities, and vessels tied to Iran, mainly targeting the oil smuggling network led by Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, son of a senior adviser to Ayatollah Khamenei. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called it the most significant move since 2018, accusing the network of financing Iran’s global activities with billions in oil revenue. The sanctions aim to weaken Iran’s influence without disrupting the global oil market.
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