A mob in Bangladesh attacked and vandalized the ancestral home of Rabindranath Tagore following a dispute over parking fees. The incident led to the temporary closure of the Kachharibari, also known as Rabindra Memorial Museum. Authorities have launched an investigation into the attack, forming a three-member committee to submit a report within five days.
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Violent riots have erupted in Northern Ireland, injuring over 30 police officers after two 14-year-old boys were charged with attempted sexual assault. Triggered by anti-immigrant sentiment and fueled by far-right social media, the unrest spread from Ballymena to Belfast and other towns.
Minnesota's political landscape mourns the loss of House Speaker Melissa Hortman, a prominent Democrat, and her husband, who tragically died in a politically motivated attack. The incident, which also wounded State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, has sparked a statewide manhunt and heightened concerns about the safety of public officials amidst rising political tensions.
A former Lockheed Martin employee alleges the defense contractor prioritized race over merit in bonus allocations. He claims superiors instructed him to revise bonus lists to include more minorities, even at the expense of higher-performing white employees. Lockheed Martin denies the allegations, asserting its commitment to meritocracy and fairness.
Iran has launched a fresh wave of missile attacks targeting Israel, escalating the regional conflict. Iranian state media confirmed the offensive, reporting missile launches from Tehran and Kermanshah. In response, the Israeli military issued warnings, urging citizens to seek shelter as sirens blared across the country.
Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, an Indian-origin physician, has made history as the 180th president of the American Medical Association. Overcoming a recent brain tumor surgery, he pledges to address critical gaps in the U.S. healthcare system. Mukkamala aims to advocate for equitable, sustainable healthcare models, drawing from his experiences in Flint and his parents' immigrant journey.
A federal judge ordered the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a legal US resident detained after participating in pro-Palestinian demonstrations. The judge cited irreparable harm to Khalil's career and free speech rights due to his detention. Despite the ruling, Khalil will remain in custody pending a possible government appeal, highlighting ongoing legal battles over activism and immigration.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) faced backlash after its spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani, shared a world map on X that inaccurately depicted India's borders, omitting its northeastern region, Nepal, and Bhutan. Shoshani acknowledged the error, attributing it to a mistake made while focusing on neutralizing a nuclear threat.
King Charles III paused his birthday parade, Trooping the Colour, to honor the victims of the recent Air India plane crash. He wore a black armband and observed a minute's silence as a mark of respect for the lives lost and the communities affected by the tragedy.
