The week of August 18-24 saw a number of notable events and issues, including the 2024 US presidential election, which saw a breakthrough for Ms. Harris; the Russia-Ukraine conflict remaining tense in Kursk and Donetsk; the Houthis attacking more than 180 ships off the coast of Yemen; the WHO calling on countries to join hands to respond to monkeypox; and India facing a health crisis due to strikes.