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Following the assassination of Ahmed al-Rahawi in an Israeli airstrike on Sana’a, Yemen’s Houthi movement appointed Mohammed Ahmed Muftah as acting Prime Minister. Born in 1967, Muftah has been a key figure within the group, known for his religious background and long-standing involvement. His appointment comes amid ongoing tensions in the region.
Romana Didulo, a conspiracy-promoting self-proclaimed "Queen of Canada," was arrested with 16 others in Saskatchewan. The RCMP executed a search warrant at her Richmound residence, seizing replica handguns and RVs. Didulo, known for her Telegram decrees and QAnon-linked claims, faces potential charges after the raid.
Ittihad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan claimed responsibility for a suicide car bomb attack on the Federal Constabulary Corps in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, resulting in multiple casualties and significant damage. Pakistan blamed India for the attack, while the militant group identified one bomber as an Afghan resident. The IuM, formed in April, has claimed several attacks in areas including North Waziristan and Tirah Valley.
Former Trump aide Peter Navarro's anti-India stance faced fact-checks on X regarding Russian oil imports, prompting a sharp response from Elon Musk, emphasizing the platform's community-driven fact-checking system. Navarro accused India of profiteering and fueling the Ukraine conflict, claims countered by notes highlighting India's energy security needs and US double standards in importing Russian goods.
After days of speculation surrounding his public absence, Donald Trump resurfaced on the golf course with Jon Gruden, sharing photos on Truth Social to quell rumors. Gruden, the former NFL coach, has maintained a low profile since resigning from the Raiders in 2021 due to leaked emails containing disparaging language and controversial remarks.
Dozens of South Korean women, formerly prostitutes, are suing the US military, alleging decades of sex trade promotion and forced STD treatment. They accuse the military of managing a prostitution network around its bases, echoing a prior court victory against the South Korean government for encouraging this trade to benefit the economy.
In Iraq's southern region, a section of an under-construction bridge collapsed on the Karbala-Baghdad route, resulting in at least two fatalities and several injuries. Rescue teams worked overnight, extricating seven individuals and recovering the deceased from the debris. Among the injured were Syrian and Afghan nationals, highlighting concerns about safety protocols in Iraq's burgeoning construction sector.