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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.
Despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, the Kremlin anticipates slow progress in improving Russia-US relations due to existing obstacles. High-level meetings and lower-level talks are planned, while Trump seeks closer ties with Moscow, unsettling Europe. Amidst this, the US may reduce military aid to Ukraine, as Trump aims to end the conflict, even as recent Russian strikes in Kharkiv resulted in casualties.
Severe weather is impacting the United States, with tornado warnings in the Midwest and Great Lakes causing power outages and prompting safety alerts. High wind warnings are in effect for California's Mojave Desert Slopes, while the East anticipates extreme heat. The West faces fire weather concerns and scorching temperatures, with advisories issued across multiple states.
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.
Amid escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, Qatar has intensified monitoring of radiation levels in the Gulf following Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and energy sites. Doha is closely tracking environmental developments, warning of unpredictable consequences from targeting sensitive facilities. Qatar condemned strikes on energy infrastructure, urging de-escalation and international intervention to prevent further destabilization.
Severe flooding in San Antonio, Texas, resulted in at least five fatalities and two missing individuals after multiple vehicles were swept away. Nineteen people were caught in the floodwaters, with first responders rescuing ten and two escaping independently. A flash flood warning was issued for the region due to heavy rainfall and moisture from the Gulf of Mexico.
A UN report reveals that 138 million children are still engaged in child labour globally, with nearly 40% in hazardous work. The goal to eliminate child labour by 2025 has been missed, despite a decrease from 246 million in 2000. Agriculture remains the largest employer of child labourers, and experts suggest free education and social protection as effective solutions.