An Indian-origin woman, Aleena Asif, was tragically killed in her Long Island reidence by her estranged husband, Asif Qureshi, who attacked her with a chemical substance after stalking her. Qureshi, who pleaded not guilty, had a history of domestic incidents. The couple shared three children, and Aleena had previously sought law enforcement's help due to threats.
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A UN investigator criticised world nations for not confronting US sanctions imposed on her, which hinder her work on Israeli human rights abuses. Francesca Albanese stated these sanctions assault the UN's independence and integrity. She presented her latest report on Gaza and the West Bank, reiterating her criticisms of Israel's actions.
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