Bulletin world briefing: Why a US invasion of Kharg Island is risky and Afghanistan flooding kills 28

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1. How could US forces seize Kharg Island and why is it so risky?
2. Explosion kills two UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon
3. Afghanistan hit by devastating flooding as death toll rises to 28
4. Japan and Indonesia loan each other endangered animals
5. Indian officials investigate photoshoot with 65-year-old elephant